kes1978
English expat in Libya
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Registration: 31 August 2010
Reefee Box? - sorry about the spelling by Fifer
Am in Tripoli just now and heading to he desert in a week or so. Some ex-pats passing through have mentioned getting a Reefee box - which I understand is some kind of mobile wireless internet dongle. Just wondering if anyone here a: knows anything ...
Sorry bud, can't help you, I only have a Wimax and it works fine in the city centre and surrounding districts. No clue whether it will work for you that far out. Maybe you could try their helpline, it'll probably be like pi55in' in the wind mind. Read More
Reefee Box? - sorry about the spelling by Fifer
Am in Tripoli just now and heading to he desert in a week or so. Some ex-pats passing through have mentioned getting a Reefee box - which I understand is some kind of mobile wireless internet dongle. Just wondering if anyone here a: knows anything ...
Can you not just get a Wimax dongle? Read More
Apple Store in Tripoli by burkekgp
I want to purchase new IPod Touch. Is there an Apple Store here in Tripoli? Alternatively - what is the cheapest way for me to acquire it? Does Apple ship to Libya from USA?
I want to purchase new IPod Touch. Is there an Apple Store here in Tripoli? Alternatively - what is the cheapest way for me to acquire it? Does Apple ship to Libya from USA?You would probably end up receiving a Granny Smith after the package cleared ... Read More
LTT WiMAX by Sandman6
Anyone else getting bollox bandwidth? It's been crap here in sticksville Janzour since Saturday...:mad:
Not sure about this, but, I don't see why not. At the moment it's 40 LYD/Mth for a 15GB usage allowance. I know they automatically take 40 dinar from my account upon my renewal date, I'm guessing that's what would happen each month if you had 400LYD ... Read More
Wimax Prepaid card by sabbeh
Hi If any one can guide me if the Wimax prepaid can be charged by logging into Wimax account on their website or only can be charged by dialing 116. sabbeh
If charge 40 dinnar before the expiry of my current subscription month then . Libyamax will renew automaticaly for the next month or not ( keeping in view that I have 40 dinnar as balance in my account)Yes, they will automatically take the 40 dinar ... Read More
Wimax Prepaid card by sabbeh
Hi If any one can guide me if the Wimax prepaid can be charged by logging into Wimax account on their website or only can be charged by dialing 116. sabbeh
You can do it online through your account. Read More
4-5 day family holiday in Djerba/ Malta by expatlibya
We are planning a 4-5 day family holiday in Djerba / Malta & would welcome any information on the following- [b]Djerba-[/b] 1. Procedure to take our car into Tunisia (we have a blue/foreign number plate). 2. Visas - do we have to get them in ...
It's around 160km from Tripoli to the Tunisian border, and then around 130km to Djerba, around 300km in total. Read More
4-5 day family holiday in Djerba/ Malta by expatlibya
We are planning a 4-5 day family holiday in Djerba / Malta & would welcome any information on the following- [b]Djerba-[/b] 1. Procedure to take our car into Tunisia (we have a blue/foreign number plate). 2. Visas - do we have to get them in ...
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Moving to Tripoli in the New Year by Rubyroo
Hello My husband and I are due to move to Tripoli from Scotland in the new year. He will be working and I would like to find work, whether it be paid or voluntary. At present we are unsure where we will be living but I believe his work will be ...
You might find that each subjects' thread goes off topic quite quickly. There's some right deviants on here :whistle: Read More
Changing Money by ghecko
Wheres the best place to change cash in Tripoli centre. USB/GDP Not seen any exchange places as such but assume hotels do?? Does the rate vary much. Anyone advise Thnx
hi guys May ask about this shop in dahra and if i can buy dollar or euros and what name of it plus this gold street where and which shop is the best and is it safe ?? thx EbDahra souq, to the right of the row of butchers shops, next door to the ... Read More
Live animal market by tavitza58
It's the first time I write here (shy ? maybe, prefer to lurk instead of speak standing on the wooden box, but today was too much, even for me). I don't know very well Tripoli but somehow, looking for some sweatshirts and a jacket for cold weather, ...
:lol: Precious Indeed! You couldn't make this stuff up, I had a pm from one today asking to be friends (well I think he wanted to be more than friends actually). :blink: Read More
Just got here.. by easynow920
Hi all, Just moved to Tripoli last week, 23years old, TRYING TO FIND BRITS/EX PATS TO CHILL WITH. - I have been told there is a rather large community over here?? Please get back at me, slightly bored. Regards,
Get used to the bored bit mate, not a lot to do except join all the ex pat groups like the CalSoc etc. If you are staying in an ex pat compound making friends should be easier.Calsoc? Whats that?Caledonian society mate, also has Irish and Welsh and ... Read More
Phones and Wifi by bluesamber
May have a job opportunity in Libya within next 6 weeks Q1- Phones is it best for me to purchase a world wide sim card(and buy unlocked phone) and use or is it cheaper with local sim ring back to the UK and say Cyprus Q2 Wifi- need to spend a lot ...
For international calls of longer duration, people usually just use Skype or Net2phone ... the Wimax works quite well in most places, though there are certain areas where people have problems... We had to pay about 500LD for the year for our ... Read More
Bookstores by Haggis
Does anyone know a bookstore called Al Resala, supposed to be in Hai Al Andalus. Not sure if thats the place in Gargaresh, or the Andalus Gate mall in town. Can someone advise, and is it any good? Or can you recommend better?
Kes I am interested in some of the BBc's top 100. Can you tell me which titles you have.You have PM, check your inbox. Read More
Phones and Wifi by bluesamber
May have a job opportunity in Libya within next 6 weeks Q1- Phones is it best for me to purchase a world wide sim card(and buy unlocked phone) and use or is it cheaper with local sim ring back to the UK and say Cyprus Q2 Wifi- need to spend a lot ...
May have a job opportunity in Libya within next 6 weeks Q1- Phones is it best for me to purchase a world wide sim card(and buy unlocked phone) and use or is it cheaper with local sim ring back to the UK and say Cyprus You should be good with a ... Read More
Problem With Al Madar by kes1978
I am having trouble receiving SMS messages from the UK to my Al Madar number here in Libya. I can make and receive calls and send text messages to UK mobiles, but I never receive the messages I get sent back. I have received SMS from UAE, China, ...
This is an ongoing problem for me, it's been happening for weeks. Read More
Problem With Al Madar
I am having trouble receiving SMS messages from the UK to my Al Madar number here in Libya. I can make and receive calls and send text messages to UK mobiles, but I never receive the messages I get sent back. I have received SMS from UAE, China, ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
Sorry guys, I am out unfortunately. Somethings cropped up with work. :( Read More
Any free WIFI connection in Tripoli?
Andalucia, next to Marcus Aurelius Arch has it also. Read More
Bookstores by Haggis
Does anyone know a bookstore called Al Resala, supposed to be in Hai Al Andalus. Not sure if thats the place in Gargaresh, or the Andalus Gate mall in town. Can someone advise, and is it any good? Or can you recommend better?
Another option is to download ebooks. During Ramadan and Eid, LTT Wimax doubled the download allocation from 10 to 20gb. Mine is up for renemal on Oct 10th, safe to say I have abused this offer!! I have around 300 ebooks for boredom back up now, ... Read More
BMI to start flights to Libya in December by ibrahjette
BMI is to launch a daily service from London to Tripoli from 1 December 2010, :):) The service, operated by an Airbus A319, will begin on 1st December 2010 and is available to book from today. Flight BD469 will depart London Heathrow at 08:55hrs ...
Thanks for the info guys, very helpful :top: Baggage allowance is not a problem for me, I just want a direct flight for future refs, for the odd long weekend back home. KLM was 640 LYD last time, but you do get to spend a couple of hours or so in ... Read More
BMI to start flights to Libya in December by ibrahjette
BMI is to launch a daily service from London to Tripoli from 1 December 2010, :):) The service, operated by an Airbus A319, will begin on 1st December 2010 and is available to book from today. Flight BD469 will depart London Heathrow at 08:55hrs ...
Does anybody do Tripoli to Manchester direct? I have heard Libyan Airlines do a direct flight and others too. At the moment I do KLM via a 2 hour wait in Schipol. Read More
Need Movies/Films by FireFox
Hello Hollywood lovers, Does anyone have good and latest movies that I can borrow? Such as Toy Story 3, Iron Man 2, Salt, Shrek 3, any other Thriller based movies worth a watch. I've got some that I'd be willing to lend as well. TX!
2 Dinars >>> Please advise from where exactly? I know it cost around 10-15 dinar in Bourg-Al-Fateh tower shop, and with these 2 dinars do you get DVD quality or something closer?At 2 dinar a time,you can't go wrong. I couldn't even buy a blank disc ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
If and might. Meet me at Radisson reception and we'll go together Bolton. What time?Yeah, I may have been going back to The UK, doesn't look like it's going to happen this week, so I am in. Whatever times best, decide when we have a definite ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
Booooooooooooo ;) Is anybody going from the Dahra area? If I can cadge a lift I might be in. Read More
Need Movies/Films by FireFox
Hello Hollywood lovers, Does anyone have good and latest movies that I can borrow? Such as Toy Story 3, Iron Man 2, Salt, Shrek 3, any other Thriller based movies worth a watch. I've got some that I'd be willing to lend as well. TX!
2 Dinars >>> Please advise from where exactly? I know it cost around 10-15 dinar in Bourg-Al-Fateh tower shop, and with these 2 dinars do you get DVD quality or something closer?Dahra Souq for mine. Some are shoite copies, I tend to stay clear of ... Read More
Poker / Video Games Night by marvfin
We are organizing a poker/video games night. Video games would be either PS3 or Xbox 360 games (e.g FIFA, PES, NBA (NBA Live, NBA2k10), Racing, COD etc..) Idea is 2x a month. Dates, time and venue to be announced (TBA). If interested, then sign ...
I only have a PSP. Can I join? I do know how to poker although I still consider myself as a beginner.Just one word can make a big difference. Read More
hai, by sunil shetty
hai everybody, This is sunil, I am planning to come libya(tripoli/bengazi) and i would like to clarify the following points. 1. anybody heard about "SHAPOORJI & PALLONJI" construction company there and how about this company? 2. How long it will ...
my company told me that it will take maximum 21 working days. Is it right? Regards SunilYes, this is corect, although it's 21 Libyan working days. So, 6 months! Read More
Hi Everybody (From A New Member) by kes1978
Hi all, thought it was about time I joined the forum and introduced myself. My name is Karl, I come from Bolton, Lancs and have been stationed here in Tripoli since May 2010. Currently living in Dahra close to the Tunisian Embassy. My interests ...
Good grief, what have you done to my thread!! You give women an inch............:D I blame you for this Clansman :P Anyhow, I know it's now off topic, but thanks for the welcomes guys n gals!! Read More
Anyone have a Kindle?
Just download ebooks/pdf's from the net and convert them if need be, for kindle. What type of books are you after, and out of curiosity how much does Amazon charge on average per ebook download? Read More
Learning Arabic by pigee
Dear all Since I have to stay here in Tripoli for long period, I would like to learn the basics of arabic language. Do you know if there are any schools with lessons held in english (or better in italian ;))? Thanks awfully! Greeting!
That website is fantastic. You can even download the ebooks of each step by step lesson (27 lessons in total). madinaharabic.com/printable_ebook.html Many thanks for this great find :) Read More
Satellite Television Schedule by mwebster22
I'm relatively new here, have the OSN Premier Plus Package (I have more channels than are listed) and am looking to find what is on and when. Is there any way to get a schedule for all, or most, of the channels?
Good Man, Thanks for the info :) Karl Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
There's one next to Dahra Souq also. it's quite a big artificial pitch inside a cage. I've seen them playing 8 a-side on there before Ramadan. Personally I've played 4 or 5 times with locals at 00:00 on a Thursday night on a similar style pitch, ... Read More
Satellite Television Schedule by mwebster22
I'm relatively new here, have the OSN Premier Plus Package (I have more channels than are listed) and am looking to find what is on and when. Is there any way to get a schedule for all, or most, of the channels?
I've not got round to it yet, so still have the basic Nilesat channels, ie fox, mbc and jsc 1&2. However, a Libyan friend of mine told me about a "Dongle" box that will open thousands of channels, many Western and English channels also. He told me ... Read More
Hi Everybody (From A New Member)
Hi all, thought it was about time I joined the forum and introduced myself. My name is Karl, I come from Bolton, Lancs and have been stationed here in Tripoli since May 2010. Currently living in Dahra close to the Tunisian Embassy. My interests ... Read More