jin
@jinshui
American expat in Jordan
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Lives in Amman
Registration: 18 October 2009
Filter for your RO under your sink... by jinshui
Hi! I have a RO (Reverse Osmosis) system installed by landlord under the kitchen sink. there is a sticker on it that says "CCK Reverse Osmosis Water System". it is made in Taiwan. there is no tel no. to where i can reach a local distributor. Its ...
Brit in Dubai, thanks. i think i know where you mean. i just was there last week trying to get a underground water hose (with "bubbles") for my flowers in the ground - no success. i will try again. agree. we moved from dubai just few months ago. ... Read More
Filter for your RO under your sink... by jinshui
Hi! I have a RO (Reverse Osmosis) system installed by landlord under the kitchen sink. there is a sticker on it that says "CCK Reverse Osmosis Water System". it is made in Taiwan. there is no tel no. to where i can reach a local distributor. Its ...
wintersolace, if we could have asked the landlord, i neednt use 大咖福利影院 forum for help. Read More
Filter for your RO under your sink... by jinshui
Hi! I have a RO (Reverse Osmosis) system installed by landlord under the kitchen sink. there is a sticker on it that says "CCK Reverse Osmosis Water System". it is made in Taiwan. there is no tel no. to where i can reach a local distributor. Its ...
Hi Brit in Jordan, May i ask where in Khalda did you buy your refill? i was told by someone that water that passed through the filtration process is actually safer to drink than bottled water - if you know how water is being bottled here. we use ... Read More
Filter for your RO under your sink...
Hi! I have a RO (Reverse Osmosis) system installed by landlord under the kitchen sink. there is a sticker on it that says "CCK Reverse Osmosis Water System". it is made in Taiwan. there is no tel no. to where i can reach a local distributor. Its ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Just under 140JD a day (excluding accomodation?) for pocket money sounds like plenty if you are going budget. for food, u can spend as little as 0.75JD on a falafel and i think between 1JD - 1.5JD for a shwarma if you prefer meat. my husband eat a ... Read More
Activities in Jordan by ladyjane1
Hello, everyone new member here been living in Jordan.. well all my life.. but do not feel am home :), England is def my home !! so my problem is since I got back from England found out that no one is willing to do anything exciting here regardless ...
Hi Ladyjane, was there - single and free to participate life's adventures with my own disposal of time. Now i have two little ones - 3.5 and 20 months. Still, i am not giving up fun. There are plenty of "play dates" for children in Amman but i ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Wintersolace, thanks so much for the wealth of info here! i do have an agent from biladuna working hard to help me find my home. we are still finding the right one yet. i nearly looked at a house in Marj Al Hamaan - hubby said its a tad too ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hey! that was a very nice and kind offer! u are right, not reading arabic is slowing me down in finding a place... we drove around a few neighbourhoods trying to catch signs but many are in arabic. i am very specific in what we need. 1. 3 ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hi Wintersolace and Jeanette, THANK YOU so much for taking the time and effort to reply and share! Wintersolace, what school do your kids go to? My kids had never attend school previously so its my first time learning about schools system, routines ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hello everyone, i want to say thank you for everyone who replied directly or indirectly to my queries, especially Brit in Jordan. I picked up a lot of pointers amongst the postings. would appreciate some more directions on a few things and i ... Read More
I need Homeopathic doctor in Amman! by Eva-beauty
Salam aleikum! Please do you have any information if there is any homeopathic doctor in Amman? I need only homeopathic doctor not any other. I should be grateful if you could send me the details via private message! Thank you very much for help! ...
hi Eva-beauty, i am new here and looking for a homeopathic dr to replace my previous. if you found someone you like and qualified pls share the info! thanks! Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hi Brit in Jordan, THAnk you for the wealth of info here! hope you dont mind i further pick on your expat expertise here... if abdoun real estate isnt recommended, whats the best way to go searching for a place? drive around and take down phone ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Well Jordan is so much different than Dubai, i had lived in Jordan, Dubai and currently in London but im on a visit in Jordan. For a non- Arabic speaker life will be hard, specially if you don't have a car, people in Jordan are kind of poor so they ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ... Read More
Cost of living in Jordan by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Jordan. Don't forget to mention where in Jordan you are living. How much does it cost to live in Jordan? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus ...
EXPENSIVE! If you want to live and shop in a decent, clean store like Safeway or Cosmo you'll pay the price. We all still shop in these places but items come with a stiff price compared to the States. Mostly I bring whatever I can from the USA if I ... Read More
Cost of living in Libya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Libya. Don't forget to mention where in Libya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Libya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
hi! may i ride on this thread for a not so common question pls? does anyone knows if there are any long term storage facilities in tripoli? we are thinking of to shipping everythign we have there (cant store it where we are now as we are not in ... Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
I understand your situation Junshui - we had an excellent nanny while we were living in Lagos and would have given anything to bring her to Libya with us. After investing all the possibilities (listed previously), the only option would be to send ... Read More
Baby and children stuff by jinshui
Hi!could someone please tell me if baby and children stuff like high chair, crib, toys, clothing etc are easily available over there? trying to see what to pack and bring as our allowance for relocation was limited to just under 200kg! is there a ...
hi Sandman, thanks for your usual helpful tips. i've got my infant seat and stroller - used previously by my first child (in fact, we currently blessed with 4 strollers at home!- each for a different function... argh which one to give up?!!) . ... Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
We ended up hiring another Nigerian girl who was already in Libya as an illegal. She costs twice the money and is half as good as our original nanny but it's something that we just have to live with.*sigh*....i hate to feel we have no choice...... Read More
Baby and children stuff
Hi!could someone please tell me if baby and children stuff like high chair, crib, toys, clothing etc are easily available over there? trying to see what to pack and bring as our allowance for relocation was limited to just under 200kg! is there a ... Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
sorry sandman, appreciate your patience - i spent more than an hour last night reading past posts but still didnt find answers and thats y i ask the questions here. company housing package comes with a part time maid. but we need to bring our own ... Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
You have two options: - Your employer agrees to sponsor her - You bring her in as an illegal that's it...hi sandman, what do you mean illegal? illegal without work permit? ie i bring her in as a "friend"?? or she comes in as a tourist? or?? what ... Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
Gate boys, maids, nannies all come under the same category and OFFICIALLY expats aren't allowed to employ them. Of course this is a totally unworkable situation (besides being a load of fcuking bollox) but it's still the law, so be aware of it.Hi ... Read More
domestic help by anupm
Hi Sandman6 I am an indian and shall be reaching to tripoli by oct 09,I have read your responses and very much encourgaed by that.I also came to know that maids or nannys are available at tripoli. Presently I am reaching alone and would like some ...
hi oo.comzafria, i am considering bringing my current maid with me when i move to Libya next month. my maid is filipina. question: how do i go about sponsoring her? my husband's company will first sponsor my husband and then me and the kids. ... Read More