soon to be moving to Tripoli

Hi Ellise!

Having moved here from Abu Dhabi, I will say prepare yourself for a drastic difference in the two countries. Libya is more... rustic than Abu Dhabi.

There are things to do here, as long as you are creative. And locals are much more approachable than the in Gulf states (Obivously for a man).

Good Luck and hope you enjoy Libya!

Cheers,
T

ellisec wrote:

i have recently lived in Dubai and loved it and have also lived in fiji which was nice.

Who did you manage to pi$$ off?

We're heading off to Abu Dhabi in a couple of weeks - give us a wave, we'll be on the Etihad flight from Manchester

Hi

I hope that everything's going well with you. Answering to your question, there's not a nightlife in Tripoli what so ever, it's like being in Saudi Arabia for instance but with more freedom in many acpects, it's not like being in Australia, or even Lebanon my country of origin. closed parties only between friends, I guess so, it will be a little hard for a young lady like you, but on the other hand we have to see what best for our career. Regards.

Sandman! Let me know how you get along on my old stomping ground!

Medina78 wrote:

I guess so, it will be a little hard for a young lady like you,

Yeah, right. Young, single, western girl.
She's going to find it really hard to make friends!

Hi Ellise,

Which company are you going to be working for. (sorry, no question mark my keyboard is busted!)

There's a fairly good expat social scene over here once you get to know the right people.

Mudman wrote:

Medina78 wrote:

I guess so, it will be a little hard for a young lady like you,

Yeah, right. Young, single, western girl.
She's going to find it really hard to make friends!

How many people do you think will not catch the sarcasm in that comment??

tonyrfsa wrote:

How many people do you think will not catch the sarcasm in that comment??

Go get some popcorn, sit back and enjoy the show.

a bit educative:

http://www.expat-blog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=31678

Oh...and I always thought that "nightlife" was created as a congregational premating ritual for devolved homosapiens. Since when did it become a platform for social interaction?

MoEl wrote:

Oh...and I always thought that "nightlife" was created as a congregational premating ritual for devolved homosapiens.

That could explain why you don't get invited out much Mo....

Mudman wrote:

MoEl wrote:

Oh...and I always thought that "nightlife" was created as a congregational premating ritual for devolved homosapiens.

That could explain why you don't get invited out much Mo....

...and that's how a humorless, buzz-killing brit shoots down a joke

I don't think you will have any problem making contacts once you arrive.  Yes, there are not any 'nightclubs', but depending on who you work for and who you know, there is a 'club' and some private events to attend. 
I am sure you have been added as a contact by a few already.
Get your multi-entry visa so you can take advantage of seeing some of the neighboring countries.  It is fairly inexpensive to get around and you may need to recharge your batteries.

bluejay wrote:

I don't think you will have any problem making contacts once you arrive.  Yes, there are not any 'nightclubs', but depending on who you work for and who you know, there is a 'club' and some private events to attend. 
I am sure you have been added as a contact by a few already.
Get your multi-entry visa so you can take advantage of seeing some of the neighboring countries.  It is fairly inexpensive to get around and you may need to recharge your batteries.

Can't imagine why...

bluejay wrote:

I am sure you have been added as a contact by a few already.

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Altho if she's working for the same company as me the multi-entry visa thing will NOT happen...

it really depends on ... u .. the night life in libya is not that great .... there are'nt any bars at all ...

Abukersh wrote:

there are'nt any bars at all ...

Well not public bars anyway.....

Abu Dhabi and Libya are on the opposite sides of whatever you can think of.
Sorry for you (and us).
The last places we have been to in the arabic speeking side of the world where Qatar and Jordan.
big BIG difference.

Hi Ellise,

I also live on Regatta. I would say ask your Employer if you can get access to the Club 8 so you can use the gym and pool.

It can be a bit boring on Regatta so having the use of the facilities at the club can help break it up a bit.

Best of luck!

redsaraya wrote:

Hi Ellisec,

my friend saw your picture and is thinking to throw a welcome party for you, let me know if interested; here's his pic.

[img align=c]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f161/minacutoff8899/funny-3.jpg[/url]

NOTE: excuse the quality of the pic, since it was taken with phone-camera.

Red where did you get my photo from ?

Im new here too (from the US) but am in BG.  If you ever make it out this way shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell #.  I've noticed some late night hanging out in coffee shops by the fellas here but I don't know what would happen if we did the same.  Most of my nightlife (outside of visiting people in their home) has consisted of being driven around the city and shopping.  I dont know how late stores stay open in TR but fairly late here.

no too much to do here in libya you can watch tv and if you are bored you can watch tv outside very mad people

Just do not forget ur play  staion

flipfinger wrote:

(sorry, no question mark my keyboard is busted!)

seems to be ur asking too many questions!! ... loooollll

The posts scared the shit out of her... for sure... ;-)

welcome to Tripoli