Nora K
@mzsmartypants
American expat in Libya
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About me
American
Lives in Almaya/Tripoli
Speaks English
Registration: 07 March 2010
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Looking for English speaking Realtor by mzsmartypants
Hello all. I have a friend who is looking to purchase and/or rent a home in the Tujura and surrounding areas with at least 3 bedrooms and a large enough plot to accommodate a small garden and some animals. Husband is Libyan but cannot be here ...
Gulfport, thanks for the reply. My friend had finally found a place but for some reason it fell through. I will be sure to pass on your contact details. Thank you again. Read More
moving to libya with kids by sherlynn
Hi everyone.my husband got a job in Benghazi and we are supposed to move there in two weeks time but im wondering if it is safe especially moving with two kids ages 5 and 3.if someone can assist me with information on schools and accomadation.if ...
Personally, I'd feel more secure (as can be) in Tripoli than Benghazi right now. If you have the choice, I'd definitely choose Tripoli. It will not be easy, but I believe it will be a bit safer. Read More
Looking for English speaking Realtor
Hello all. I have a friend who is looking to purchase and/or rent a home in the Tujura and surrounding areas with at least 3 bedrooms and a large enough plot to accommodate a small garden and some animals. Husband is Libyan but cannot be here ... Read More
The always asked question - is it safe? by biffy
Hi may have a job opportunity to work in Libya - but my question (and I am sure that you are all fed up of people asking) is what is the security like now - is it safe? Also what are the situations with the british / international schools? Thanks ...
I've been here now for about 3 weeks. I have been coming on and off for quite a few years. As a woman, I don't find it too difficult to get around and am not bothered, however, I only go out by myself during the day. My only real fears are the ... Read More
Like others --- I'm back.
I, too, have returned to LIbya on a more permanent basis. Aside from husband's family, I know exactly 2 other people in this crazy place. Looking to meet other women to help me stay sane. Read More
Why is Libya rent costly compared to its neighboring country and USA? by amandaburton1983
Salam All, I have been graciously given wonderful answers on my previous topic of cost of living in Libya. My answers show me that cost of rent, from the lowest being around 1500LD and up,is beyond reasonable. Even here in the USA I am paying ...
Amanda, your question is understandable but, unfortunately, there is no real good explanation other than there is a shortage of housing. Land which used to cost next to nothing just a few years ago to buy is now unaffordable to most. That, in ... Read More
Butcher by mzsmartypants
Currently in Libya. Was wanting to know if there are any butchers in Tripoli that offer variety of cuts. Seems like all the butchers I have been to seem to just have hunks of meat or minced.
Thank you both. Will snoop around after Ramadan. Now, can anyone recommend a good dry cleaner. The one we used prior to the war has closed. Read More
Butcher
Currently in Libya. Was wanting to know if there are any butchers in Tripoli that offer variety of cuts. Seems like all the butchers I have been to seem to just have hunks of meat or minced. Read More
Oil for gold? by jago25_98
First of all, I'm sorry to intrude and I did look for an offtopic forum, so I posted under new members but... it's hard for people outside of Libya to tell what is going on. So I thought I'd ask directly. For example, I was looking to see if the ...
MoE and Sandman, so glad to see your names pop up. Hope both of you are well. Hopefully, this forum will see some new life soon, insha allah. Read More
Anybody from Tripoli preferably expat can tell about situation by microsoftee
Hi Everyone, Can anybody explain the ground situation of Tripoli, companies, businesses, development works, the rail project, the roads and bridges construction, 5 start hotel at Tareeq Matar etc.
Hi Everyone, Can anybody explain the ground situation of Tripoli, companies, businesses, development works, the rail project, the roads and bridges construction, 5 start hotel at Tareeq Matar etc.The rail project - hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Read More
War Time...kinda like Red Alert II (they had a Libya team in that game by MoEl
I'm ok, although somewhat irritated. NATO should PMed me before dropping a dozen bombs few hundered yards from my house and sending me flying three flights of stairs in a blink of an eye, it was rather inconsiderate of them. Internet is slow and ...
Stay safe. Read More
..stayed put and intent roughing it out till? by mintoo
Well we decided to stick around whilst the mad rush to evacuate was on and intend weathering it out.However contigency options should never be closed.Any suggestions on perfect way to go with a body of peeople??
Mintoo, I tracked that number down for you. It is a UNHCR hotline for refugees and assistance. The number is: 218-214-777-503. Hope this helps if you decide you need it. Might be beneficial to call and see what they can do should you decide ... Read More
hope our libyan friends are ok in tripoli after the attack....felt bad by hamimrah
It so sad to see the city under attack where now things just started developing....hope everything will be ok soon and it does min. damage to civilians and city...
zlatan, I have absolutely no doubt that things will be chaotic and a mess for awhile, after all they will be starting from nothing. But at least it will be our choice, and we will only be stronger for it. Oh, and by the way, this was not a sudden ... Read More
..stayed put and intent roughing it out till? by mintoo
Well we decided to stick around whilst the mad rush to evacuate was on and intend weathering it out.However contigency options should never be closed.Any suggestions on perfect way to go with a body of peeople??
Mintoo, I saw earlier in the week a telephone number for people to call if needing assistance to get out. I will try to find it, as I believe it was a local number. Read More
hope our libyan friends are ok in tripoli after the attack....felt bad by hamimrah
It so sad to see the city under attack where now things just started developing....hope everything will be ok soon and it does min. damage to civilians and city...
Zlatan, so glad you and your family had such a nice life there. Unfortunately, most Libyans did not live as well as you and,hypocritcally, you had the opportunity to leave when it got rough. They do not. I've heard so many Libyan people say ... Read More