Moving to Libya

Last activity 31 August 2010 by Mudman

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gheckoMember31 August 2010 04:52:54

Hi, I posted on this forum some weeks ago. My husband has secured a job in Tripoli and he will be moving in October to start, I cannot join him initially during his probation period, which will be January 2011.

We are both UK Nationals. Lived overseas since 2008. A few questions if anyone can answer for me.

Which are the best areas to live? We are hoping to live in an area where we can meet people and socialise as we fully understand Tripoli has not got a great social life, bars etc.

Someone will ask what is your budget for your housing - this we did not know yet. We would be happy with a one/two bedroom apartment, pool if that is possible? I have been looking on the internet some of the villa's are enormous with 4 kitchens!

I would also like to get involved in a ladies social group can anyone point me in the right direction?

Many thanks in advance!

ChristineViP31 August 2010 05:41:31

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Hi ghecko! Concerning the accommodation, i suggest you to have a look at the Tripoli classifieds > accommodation section. Good luck

Sea AngelSerial expat31 August 2010 10:06:00

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Hello and welcome.

I can help you with the ladies social group. I have just formed one and our first meeting will be October 6th. When you get here, please feel welcome to come.

In the meantime go to http://meetup.com/Tripoli-Womens-Group and sign up. It's free to sign up and to participate.

This way you will keep up with what is going on.

We live in a Villa in Janzour. This is one of the areas that expats live. Sergi is another. And I believe there are some more. I thought that all my neighbors would be expats, but that is not necessarily the case. We live among Libyans, so it's not easy just going somewhere and meeting.

So that's why I formed this group mainly for expat spouses who are staying home during the day and wanting to make friends.

I would be glad to try to answer any other question, if you have.

Sea AngelSerial expat31 August 2010 10:07:36

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Oh, and just a suggestion, if you are a women, you might want to go back and check the female box in your profile, because it is showing you as a male.

gheckoMember31 August 2010 11:15:46

Sorry yes I am female!!! I registered my post under my husband.

Thanks for the info on areas as well, I am sure my husband will do some leg work before I join him as well...

MudmanSerial expat31 August 2010 14:49:17

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Majority of expats live 20 mins out of town in Saraj/Janzour. Expect to pay 2500-4000LYD/month for a house with a pool.

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