Flasher
Scottish expat in Libya
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 25 March 2010
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Tripoli is it currently safe for westerners? by LeighBrown_13
Hi, I'm considering a move to Tripoli. Is it currently safe for westerners to move about the city during the day? Is it necessary to live in a secure compound? What is the best suburb to live for an expat? Thanks for your feedback.
It is not safe to travel anywhere. Violent car-jackings resulting in shooting are on the increase, for both locals and expats. In the evenings you can hear the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance plus there are fireworks going off all the time ... Read More
Urgently Needed white WiMax wireless box! by aussiedutchie
D/A I know that the new white wimax boxes are like rocking horse shite..... But, I have a Black ZyXEL brand new that I just bought and it will not work with my external antenna !! I am about 10 km out of Misurata town and we have a white box in ...
They are on sale again ltt.ly/en/personal/wimax/index.php?c=55 The MyFi is a handy little thing to have Read More
Job offer in Tripoli on temporary basis by Astrid68
I am thinking of accepting a job offer in tripoli on temporary basis but need to figure out living conditions, accomodations opportunities and transports in and out as my family will not join. How difficult is it to fly out from Tripoli towards ...
It isn't safe and isn't likely to be safe for a long time. Check with your embassy for travel advice to Libya. Read More
Brits in libya by yasalam
Any brits in libya this summer ?!>?
Any brits in libya this summer ?!>?Why do you ask ?? Read More
The Triumphant Return of Officeboy by officeboy
I must be mad!! Looks like I'm coming back, not full time, just one every 6 weeks or so for BD work. I bet you all missed me, go on, admit it. Will update when I know more.......
None of the sane people came back, in fact, most of the insane ones didn't come back yet either Read More
The Triumphant Return of Officeboy by officeboy
I must be mad!! Looks like I'm coming back, not full time, just one every 6 weeks or so for BD work. I bet you all missed me, go on, admit it. Will update when I know more.......
No HHH events in Tripoli currently, most members are yet to return. People don't seem to understand that there is still a security threat here. If there was going to be a gathering of expats, the last thing you'd want is to see it advertised on the ... Read More
BORED!!!!!! by Johnnyc1967
Any suggestions of what to do in Tripoli. Been to city centre about a million times! Going to venture out of Tripoli at some point and do some sight seeing but need to find something to do to fill my time during the week after 2pm...
Are Canadians allowed entry at the Embassy Club? Is there special evenings? I'd appreciate any adviceUnfortunately there is no Embassy Club nor are Embassies hosting special events any more Read More
Moving to Libya from Canada by Ryan Baker
Hello, I am seriously considering to move to Libya with my family but I am debating to bring them with me or let them come after 2 months. Once I have settled down with housing and job - which I still have not established. Any tips, ideas, ...
Keep the family at home. This place still isn't ready for families yet. There are no schools to speak of and crime levels are still high. Read your government travel advice Read More
The Triumphant Return of Officeboy by officeboy
I must be mad!! Looks like I'm coming back, not full time, just one every 6 weeks or so for BD work. I bet you all missed me, go on, admit it. Will update when I know more.......
Well welcome back, it's a bit different now to the life you had here before Read More
Is Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli nice? by amandaburton1983
Salam, I am planning InshaAllah on coming to tripoli next september. I am researching descent places to stay. I was wondering if anybody had an idea of how this corinthia hotel is? I'm looking to stay for 2 weeks. It will be me, the hubby and three ...
Yes it does, EUR285 a night for a double room http://www.corinthia.com/en/Tripoli/home/?gclid=CPiSzqPEl7QCFSHHtAodRFYA8A Read More
Is Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli nice? by amandaburton1983
Salam, I am planning InshaAllah on coming to tripoli next september. I am researching descent places to stay. I was wondering if anybody had an idea of how this corinthia hotel is? I'm looking to stay for 2 weeks. It will be me, the hubby and three ...
It is a nice comfortable hotel. Rooms are very nice, food is good but you will get bored with it after a week. Some prefer the Radisson, some the Corinthia, some the Waddan, there's not much between the four of them to be honest. Personally I prefer ... Read More
Arriving 8th November by Fuzzy_Dunlop
So after years of it being on the table I'm moving to Libya :) or :( is to be determined In time honoured fashion of my employers (Libyan) I have no idea where I'll be living (only that its a house in the centre of town) As my employers are Libyan ...
The biggest issue in Tripoli right now is boredom, there isn't exactly a massive social scene at the moment, you're as well to come prepared. Skype works fine without the video, Facetime is usually OK Read More
Arriving 8th November by Fuzzy_Dunlop
So after years of it being on the table I'm moving to Libya :) or :( is to be determined In time honoured fashion of my employers (Libyan) I have no idea where I'll be living (only that its a house in the centre of town) As my employers are Libyan ...
Forget it it, internet speed is pathetic. Seriously, you're better off buying an OSN box for movies etc (about 700 dinars a year) and an Abu Dhabi Sport box for all live PL football (about 400 dinars a year) For CL football you'll need an AlJazeera ... Read More
Doing business in Libya by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Libya? Is it complicated to register a company in Libya? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Libya? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...
hi, i have my contacts who could easily set u up and sort out everything you need to set up business but what would be in it for me?Ha,ha ! That's fantastic. Welcome to the new Libya Read More