Laura

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Registration: 06 October 2014

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9 years ago

E-cig/Vape in Bahrain by Pupstarr

Can anyone tell me how to get/buy a vape here in Bahrain? I've seen a few vaping here but too shy to ask them how/where they got it. Thanks!

My husband uses his all the time, we purchased it in England & have had no problems at customs...so far. I didn't even realise they were banned here! Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

Reporting Dangerous Drivers? by Stakan

Has anyone ever bothered to report dangerous drivers? If so, to whom? The traffic directorate? Also, if so, was it worth it or do they just hang up and forget about it? I get angry at pathetic driving daily. But now someone deliberately tried to ...

It is a shame there is not more done about the poor driving here, people are so impatient and it causes so many unnecessary accidents. Driving far too close is the main issue, there is no need for it, and why do they have to wait until the last ... Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

Question about the Internet in Bahrain. by JakeJ

Hello everyone! So I've been living here for a while, and I've noticed that Bahrain seems to be a bit behind with the internet in terms of prices and speed, especially with the speed. My question is, in which part of bahrain can I find the ...

Is it possible to get unlimited data, even on contract? It all seems to be capped! We have about 15 devices between us all, 2 of which will be for gaming, so need as fast & as much as we can. Been looking into them all & it just seems so ... Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

Internet Package and OSN in Hamala by Omeath

Hi Everyone, can anyone give me advice on the packages and providers for the above? We will be living in Hamala, don't know if that makes too much difference. Thank you in advance

Hi Jo, do you have any contact details for Rapid Telecom please? Would like to find out some prices etc. Would you still recommend them for best speeds? Also, is it unlimited? TIA x Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

Currency exchange by Loopyloo

Hi everyone, What is the best way to exchange our £'s to BD's? How could we get the best exchange rate? TIA xx

Thanks everyone! We opened a HSBC account for that reason, as heard we would be able to transfer money for free, but we have not been successful in opening an account here, we will try again by phoning the international banking team, thank you. Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

Currency exchange by Loopyloo

Hi everyone, What is the best way to exchange our £'s to BD's? How could we get the best exchange rate? TIA xx

Thank you Mummy T. We plan to be staying (if all goes well) and thinking along the lines of what you suggested, keep our money here in the UK, but obviously we will need some to keep us going for time being. We will have some BD's with us, but ... Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

Currency exchange by Loopyloo

Hi everyone, What is the best way to exchange our £'s to BD's? How could we get the best exchange rate? TIA xx

Thank you logicalindian. Our money is currently in the bank in the UK, we fly out tomorrow and wondered what our best way of exchanging the money was; through a broker, the bank, bureau De change or any other methods we hadn't explored yet, ... Read More

Loopyloo created a thread

9 years ago

Currency exchange

Hi everyone, What is the best way to exchange our £'s to BD's? How could we get the best exchange rate? TIA xx Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

E-cigarettes by Loopyloo

Are e-cigarettes accepted in Bahrain? Through customs & generally around the country? TIA x

Thank you logicalindian, unfortunately it doesn't really answer my questions, they are just asking where to order the vapors etc from. Read More

Loopyloo created a thread

9 years ago

E-cigarettes

Are e-cigarettes accepted in Bahrain? Through customs & generally around the country? TIA x Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

XBOX live by Loopyloo

Hi all, Could anyone help...is it possible to have Xbox live in Bahrain? TIA xx

We are bringing the Xbox, with a current live account over from the UK, so hopefully we shouldn't have an issue. Thanks everyone :) Read More

Loopyloo created a thread

9 years ago

XBOX live

Hi all, Could anyone help...is it possible to have Xbox live in Bahrain? TIA xx Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

Budayia by Loopyloo

Is Budayia a safe place to live? Do many expats live there? Or is it best to avoid this area at the moment? TIA xx

Oh wow, yeah think I will stick to our original search then. Thanks again everyone xx Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

Budayia by Loopyloo

Is Budayia a safe place to live? Do many expats live there? Or is it best to avoid this area at the moment? TIA xx

Thanks everyone. Now there's a spanner in the works...Barbar, haven't even considered there yet... Read More

Loopyloo replied to a thread

9 years ago

Budayia by Loopyloo

Is Budayia a safe place to live? Do many expats live there? Or is it best to avoid this area at the moment? TIA xx

Thanks brightonguy, we are just trying to get an idea of areas at the moment, I know it will be dependent on which school we get in to, but it's good to have some idea. I've seen a few nice compounds in Budayia, which is why I asked, ... Read More