Geoff Roberts
@geoffroberts13
Welsh looking for information about Canada
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Registration: 28 February 2009
Retirement Visa and Hubby Question
Hi All,We have fallen in love with a property in the Dobrich Region North East Bulgaria subject to viewing, my wife is retired so I would imagine would qualify for the D Visa but as I still have another 8 years to go not sure what visa I would need, ... Read More
relocating to toronto by 01rob01
Hi my name is rob i live in england at the moment but would like to move my young family to canada. My instinct tells me toronto would be the best option and i am interested in finding a suitable location with nice housing and amenities nearby. Any ...
Hi Guys and Gals, Dont want to hijack the thread, but I have a job interview in Markham next week, if the interview goes well the guy says he will have a job for me, so we love being in the country,also my hobby is Ham Radio, so people don't like ... Read More
amateur radio in Libya
It's very sad but no ham radio from Libya is allowed 73 all Geoff mw0ati Read More
Car Insurance by geoffroberts13
Can anyone help us on car Insurance, IO know you have to get one thats not worth the paper its written on, but I have to give our company car back in the next 2 months, so will have to buy our own, we all know how bad the standard of driving is out ...
Hi Waqas, We never got round to getting insurance, but 3 cars have been stolen from out side Waha Oil Company in the last week, my friends Chevrolet Optima which turns out to be one of the easiest cars to steal, so I will continue the ... Read More
Obtaining a driving licence in Tripoli by Palachakh
It may sound crazy, but still: Does anyone know of a school where I could learn driving (in English) and subsequently obtain a driving license (preferably international)? Is it possible at all? Has anybody tried it?
I had to have my British license translated into Arabic and it cost me 60 lyd and took 2 weeks to arrive, but I have never seen any driving schools in Tripoli and when you start to drive you will know why :-) Read More
StarSat TV by smart1
The apartment I've moved into has a StarSat satellite TV decoder box, but I have no idea where to find an agent that can get me connected/up and running... anyone have any suggestions? :/
Hi Guys, You need an Abracadabra dodgy card off the Sat shops onnthe Gorgi road, take the box with you, as they will need to update the box memory to, it can change very quick, especially when the football is on, it costs around 20 to 30 lyd for the ... Read More
Buying a car (new or used)
I have been mulling over buying a car since I got here in Feb this year, I think I have visited most dealers in Tripoli, the hot spots for car sales are Ashwani Road (called swaney road by ex pats) but excuse the spelling, the other most popular ... Read More
GYM by krlos
Is there any decent gym for men and women in Tripoli?
Sultans Gym is a chain, so there are a few dotted up and down Tripoli, its 5 lyd per visit but gets a bit cheaper if you sign up for 3, 6 or 12 months, but remember no mixed gym sessions, so you can only gom certain days. There is one just off ... Read More
Bringing Pets to Libya by TigerHorn76
I'm moving to Libya in November for work and am planning to bring my dog. My wife will join me in February and is planning to bring the cat. We'll be there 2-3 years. I've done some research on bringing animals into the country, and it appears ...
Hi, We brought our 5 year old Border Collie called Megan, appart from being a bit thirsty she was ok, we flew her from Wales in the UK, so not as far as you guys, she has adjusted well, but be warned the Libyans are very scared of dogs, also shop ... Read More
Satellite TV in Libya by Sandman6
This may be of interest to anyone wanting satellite TV channels. I have 2 x 90cm dishes, one fixed and locked on the W6 satellite, the other dish is motorized and I can get three other satellites with this: - HotBird - ASTRA - BADR These are ...
Like the pic flipfinger, I will be doing a bit of that myself later;) Just to update, we got our 2.4m dish working but could do with just tweaking it a bit, as our satellite guy ripped us off and has still not been back to fix it, so if anyone ... Read More
Satellite TV in Libya by Sandman6
This may be of interest to anyone wanting satellite TV channels. I have 2 x 90cm dishes, one fixed and locked on the W6 satellite, the other dish is motorized and I can get three other satellites with this: - HotBird - ASTRA - BADR These are ...
I have just had my dish delivered so will let you all know if it works ok once installed Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
There are plenty of Mitsubishi cars on the road in Tripoli, if you have a Japanese or Korean car, spares are widely available, if you have a German car the spare parts can be expensive, if you import your car be wary of the import duty, our works ... Read More
QUAD BIKES AND DIRT BIKES by eleanor
Just wondering if anyone knows shops that supply quad bikes and dirt bikes as my 12 year keeps nagging me for one or the other. I promised we would get him one in Tripoli as we have the land there to practice on, not like here in the uk. Thanks ...
11,000 if your an ex-pat 1100 if your local:D Read More
SIRTE by Derek
I have been offered job with SIRTE on rotational basis (28/28) over in Brega can anybody offer me advice on what life is like over there and is the Libyan company as good they're offer as I got stung when I went to Saudi as they didnt honour the ...
Once you get paid here, you will get it every month no probs, it's just getting that initial payment. Trying to get repairs done at Regatta where we live is still a joke, if they turn up they do half a job, then say we will be back in 10 minutes, ... Read More
SIRTE by Derek
I have been offered job with SIRTE on rotational basis (28/28) over in Brega can anybody offer me advice on what life is like over there and is the Libyan company as good they're offer as I got stung when I went to Saudi as they didnt honour the ...
Hi All, I am an ex pat from Wales UK and work for Waha, as sandman has already commented, it took us 2 months to get paid, but now we get paid on a regular basis, so it's a case of if you can afford to be without cash for a couple of months, it's ... Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
Just to ad an update, I have had a word with the local guy that sorts out all our company cars. He tells me to stay well clear of 11th June street as they rip off ex pats and the price can even double, also you don't get any warranty, he advised me ... Read More
Car Insurance by geoffroberts13
Can anyone help us on car Insurance, IO know you have to get one thats not worth the paper its written on, but I have to give our company car back in the next 2 months, so will have to buy our own, we all know how bad the standard of driving is out ...
Thanks for the info Sandman6, that is worth doing as no one can afford to throw cash away if your pride and joy got wrecked Regards Denise and Geoff Read More
Car Insurance
Can anyone help us on car Insurance, IO know you have to get one thats not worth the paper its written on, but I have to give our company car back in the next 2 months, so will have to buy our own, we all know how bad the standard of driving is out ... Read More
Satellite TV in Libya by Sandman6
This may be of interest to anyone wanting satellite TV channels. I have 2 x 90cm dishes, one fixed and locked on the W6 satellite, the other dish is motorized and I can get three other satellites with this: - HotBird - ASTRA - BADR These are ...
A friend of mine is getting sky no problem on a 2.4 m dish, these are available locally for 325LYD, and you can get one of the guys with a pick up to deliver it for you for approx 20 lyd Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
Thanks for that Joe, I think I have found them all then, as I have been up there a few times now, still nothing tickles my fancy as yet, I do have a company car for the next 2 and a half months, so no immediate pressure to buy a car, but I will have ... Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
I have found it but never went to the bottom, how far down do the car dealers go?, or do you know of any other good car sales places Cheers Geoff Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
Hi, I have a Garmin 610T, but that also does not work in Tripoli, I just ask the locals in work, then get lost then find new places I never knew excisted :-) Cheers Geoff Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
You go past the big church that is now a mosk, not far from the Al-Kabir hotel, I will try and drive to find it this Saturday all being well, as I was shown it by one of the guys I work with, Its a shame my sat nav dont work here, that would have ... Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
Thanks for the tips, as we all know who live up Regatte way, the Gargaish Road is expensive for most things, as they think all the rich ex-pats live around this way. I have discovered 11th June Street, there are loads of dealers around there, so now ... Read More
Hi there by petalbabe
I am 43 year old single lady considering moving to Libya in the next month or so, as I have received a good job offer with a US/Libyian owned oil company to work as a secretary. I would like to hear from english/irish expats living and working in ...
If you ask around, I'm pretty sure you will find a teacher, but Friday I doubt it, but they may do it in the afternoon for you Cheers and happy hunting Geoff Read More
Living in Libya by anne76
how is living in Libya? I mean the cost, are there any opportunities, cheers, a
There are lots of dvd rental places, I have never tried any though, but you can get a motorised sat system for approx 200 diners about 拢130, then you can subscribe to Showtime( The Arab World version of Sky) or get a moody card for 35 diners then ... Read More
Living in Libya by anne76
how is living in Libya? I mean the cost, are there any opportunities, cheers, a
Hi all, There are some excellent places to eat in tripoli, night life does tend to be guys hanging around in cafes drinking tea, so if your a die hard clubber forget it. You need to shop around food prices to tend to vary when they see the western ... Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
Hi, Thanks for that, I dont know where them areas are, so will have to ask a few guys at work, so thanks for the help Regards Geoff Read More
Hi there by petalbabe
I am 43 year old single lady considering moving to Libya in the next month or so, as I have received a good job offer with a US/Libyian owned oil company to work as a secretary. I would like to hear from english/irish expats living and working in ...
I could do ith finding a good satelite guy and decent second hand car dealer. I'm living in Regatte Cheers Geoff Read More
Hi there by petalbabe
I am 43 year old single lady considering moving to Libya in the next month or so, as I have received a good job offer with a US/Libyian owned oil company to work as a secretary. I would like to hear from english/irish expats living and working in ...
Hi Derek, You are correct today (Monday 2nd March 09 ) is a holiday. As for speaking the language, I never new a word when I got here last week, so I have only learn't thank, but you always seem to make yourself understood, and the locals are very ... Read More
Living & Schools & Health
Yes for Waha Oil Company as a Corrosion Engineer, so just finding my feet really, I do have a couple of pix if you want them my direct email is robertsgeoff6@aol.com or if you have any questions, I will do my best to help out, I'm enjoying it, but ... Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ... Read More
Living & Schools & Health
Hi, I only got here on the 23rd of Feb 09, but it is safe, I have done lots of walking around day and night with no problem, people are very friendly. When I arrived I had to have a very thorough medical so attended the 11th Street Clinic, I qued ... Read More
Hi there by petalbabe
I am 43 year old single lady considering moving to Libya in the next month or so, as I have received a good job offer with a US/Libyian owned oil company to work as a secretary. I would like to hear from english/irish expats living and working in ...
Hi all, I,m Geoff 43 from Wales UK, I only arrived in Tripoli on the 23rd of Feb 09, so very new, but my initial findings are positive, we are staying in the Bal AL Bahr Hotel, so as yet got no transport so have had to walk a few places, but mainly ... Read More