sensei
@senseimartin007
Canadian expat in Libya
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Tripoli
Speaks Native English
Registration: 17 March 2012
Canadian in Malta!
Hi I just arrived ...!! I'm in Mellieha ... here to set up a new english school & hope to meet some great people in Malta! This is my 5th country since leaving Canada (Korea, China, HK, Libya), and this place reminds me a bit of parts of my home ... Read More
Mellieha : seeking apartment
I am looking for a 1 bedroom apartment (clean and modern) in Mellieha. A balcony / terrace view of the sea would be nice. Please message me. Thanks Read More
Please suggest Travel Agent for Flight /Travel Package
website was not shown. email me thanks Read More
CBC News Network- Looking for Canadians in Libya
Hi How are things no for the government and other Canadians in Libya? I'm in Tripoli. Martin Read More
Please suggest Travel Agent for Flight /Travel Package
Hi Can anyone suggest the number of an English speaking travel agent in Tripoli who can book flights / hotel / travel package deals? Thanks Read More
Bank Transfer from Libyan Banks to Canadian /other Banks
Hi I am hearing two different stories. I would appreciate some feedback. I just started work in Libya. I have two bank accounts in Canada - one personal and one corporate. My employer has told me Libyan banks are not allowed to transfer money ... Read More
weekend trips to Malta by senseimartin007
Hi! I heard that some people take off on weekend trips to Malta. I would love to hear more from those who do this - what airlines they take - what air and hotel deals there are - costs - and what they do while in Malta. Thanks!!
Great information .. thanks! I always like a bit of both on a vacation ... beaches, nature and snorkeling - but also seeing historic sites. I've mainly traveled to Mexico, Cuba and several Caribbean islands - always preferred the all inclusive ... Read More
weekend trips to Malta by senseimartin007
Hi! I heard that some people take off on weekend trips to Malta. I would love to hear more from those who do this - what airlines they take - what air and hotel deals there are - costs - and what they do while in Malta. Thanks!!
Thank you. I assume there are also flight and hotel stay combo deals available, too. Read More
RMTs - Registered Massage Therapists : Tripoli
Well, in Canada, RMT's and Chiropractor's are usually covered under additional, private insurance plans that are out of scope of the free national health care plan. *) what to expect for costs for a session? *) locations of RMTs in Tripoli. Read More
Are Work Visas harder to get vs Travel Visas? by senseimartin007
Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows if work visas in Libya are more difficult to get currently vs travel visas? I have a new job in Libya, and the employer had a 6 months multi-entry visitor visa issued for me vs a work visa. They stated they ...
hmmmm.... strange. I was told by the company they would convert the visa once I arrive to a work visa. Gold Market? Like a street gold vendor? Read More
Are Work Visas harder to get vs Travel Visas? by senseimartin007
Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows if work visas in Libya are more difficult to get currently vs travel visas? I have a new job in Libya, and the employer had a 6 months multi-entry visitor visa issued for me vs a work visa. They stated they ...
What do you mean by "the streets"? So, I will simply have to use my Canadian Bank debit / ATM card, then. That and Western Union. Oh it is NOT a business visa - it is a tourist visa. Does that make a difference? I know in many countries unless ... Read More
RMTs - Registered Massage Therapists : Tripoli
Hi! Can anyone confirm if : 1.) most Libyan worker health plans cover Registered Massage Therapists? 2.) what to expect for costs for a session? 3.) locations of RMTs in Tripoli. Thanks!! Read More
English Speaking Dentists & Doctors in Tripoli
wow - that sounds great! thanks, Jackie! Read More
Are Work Visas harder to get vs Travel Visas?
Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows if work visas in Libya are more difficult to get currently vs travel visas? I have a new job in Libya, and the employer had a 6 months multi-entry visitor visa issued for me vs a work visa. They stated they ... Read More
Would salary of 100 K - 135 K CAD be good for Toronto? by lyntongrice
Hi there, I currently live in Johannesburg and am seriously considering moving to Toronto later this year (with wife and baby boy). Our standard of living is very good in Johannesburg. Just throwing some numbers around, if someone could get ...
I lived in Toronto for 20 years. It is an expensive city, and Canadians are taxed to death .. income tax, GST (sales) taxes, gas, etc., etc. That amount sounds like a lot, and you can live ok, but at the end of the day you be be surprised how fast ... Read More
Best Country to work in & possibly immigrate? (considering all aspect) by hussanali
Which country is best to work for? Also considering all sort of things like job opportunity......
The UN releases this report every year. Canada was number one for many years, but the reports says that other countries have been improving. Here is the report is based on the HDI (Human Development Index - several factors go into this ... Read More
Best Country to work in & possibly immigrate? (considering all aspect) by hussanali
Which country is best to work for? Also considering all sort of things like job opportunity......
here is the U report for 2013 for the top countries to live in: 1 Norway 2 Australia 3 United States 4 Netherlands 5 Germany 6 New Zealand 7 Ireland 6 Sweden 9 Switzerland 10 Japan 11 Canada Read More
weekend trips to Malta
Hi! I heard that some people take off on weekend trips to Malta. I would love to hear more from those who do this - what airlines they take - what air and hotel deals there are - costs - and what they do while in Malta. Thanks!! Read More
English Speaking Dentists & Doctors in Tripoli
Any info and where English Speaking Dentists & Doctors & clinics in Tripoli, would be appreciated. Martin Read More
New in Tripoli and already Bored!!! by dominicdsouza
Hi everyone... I've quite recently moved to Tripoli and yes am already bored to death, not mentioning the communication problem here.I guess I would need to learn arabic soon,and also need to know as to how does one spend their time in this part of ...
Hi Dan! Do you go to Malta often? Maybe you would be open to share flights, prices, accommodation suggestions and also places to go once in Malta. Martin Read More
New in Tripoli and already Bored!!! by dominicdsouza
Hi everyone... I've quite recently moved to Tripoli and yes am already bored to death, not mentioning the communication problem here.I guess I would need to learn arabic soon,and also need to know as to how does one spend their time in this part of ...
Why not start a wine tasting club? ;-) Perhaps look at it this way - there are groups of common minds in one location -- come together and create social events and group activities. Martin Read More
The always asked question - is it safe? by biffy
Hi may have a job opportunity to work in Libya - but my question (and I am sure that you are all fed up of people asking) is what is the security like now - is it safe? Also what are the situations with the british / international schools? Thanks ...
? Are you saying people HAVE been kidnapped? I have not read a thing in the news .. is it listed somewhere? Martin Read More
What do you think is the Original Sin? by JasfurJQ
Thus anyone knows the history of the orginal sin, except what Angelina Jolie did in the movie :) People says betrayal, some thought lies and some says its pride[u][b].....(no need to give suggestions if your making this thread off topic):D[/b][/u]
"SIN" is an idea created by the corrupted religious leaders to have a vice or control mechanism over the masses. These people also just happened to have the solution to "resolve" these "sins" if one followed them. Read More
Forum Search Option?
Ok. I did the search again for ``Education Experts`` .. I missed this last time as google places a number of non expat ``ads`` before listing expat posts. Read More
What do you think is the Original Sin? by JasfurJQ
Thus anyone knows the history of the orginal sin, except what Angelina Jolie did in the movie :) People says betrayal, some thought lies and some says its pride[u][b].....(no need to give suggestions if your making this thread off topic):D[/b][/u]
There are no sins .. only guilty pleasures. ;-) Read More
Forum Search Option?
Hello I'm new here .. and I do not seem to be able to find a forum search option or field (to find previous posts of specific topics.) Where is this? I only see the Google Search option (top of page) and that simply for to the WWW.. Thanks Read More
Education Experts by kafka
I've been working in a "preparatory year" program at a university in Riyadh for six months and would like prospective new teachers to know that the only reason for being here is the money. Edex (as we call it) is a difficult employer. The ...
forums.eslcafe.com/job/search.php?mode=resultsthese posts are 2 years old now though. forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=91821 Has ownership or management changed? It also sounds people were taken advantage of .. but, new people to ... Read More
Education Experts by kafka
I've been working in a "preparatory year" program at a university in Riyadh for six months and would like prospective new teachers to know that the only reason for being here is the money. Edex (as we call it) is a difficult employer. The ...
WOW! I was just offered a job with these guys. has ANYONE had a GOOD experience with them? I looked but I could NOT SEE any bad press about them on Dave's ESL cafe. Read More