LittleSpoon
English expat in Russia
Forum posts
38
About me
English
Lives in Moscow
Registration: 07 December 2009
Expat British male looking for job
Oh dear, well Good Luck! I'm sure something will come up! Read More
Expat British male looking for job
Have you tried these guys http://www.guvernior.ru Or expat.ru has a good section for teaching/governer jobs. Good luck :) Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ...
@GISGirl I have actually left Benghazi now (will be in Moscow in a few weeks). The expat community that I encountered in Benghazi was small but appears to have grown recently. Not everyone is married with children, so panic not. Life in Benghazi ... Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ...
Izzy01 - Ask the your driver to take you to the supermarket near the Egyptian market. It's behind a really huge and beautiful mosque (a new one, I think) and is much taller than any of the buildings around it. I think it has red cladding. But ... Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ...
Wow, when did this thread stop being about advice for a female moving to Benghazi? Unfair behaviour from all involved - this forum should be used to support expats and at the moment, any female unsure about a move to Libya may well feel that a) this ... Read More
For newcomers :) by lylia
Hi everybody! I am the manager at an English club and I would like to invite english-speaking tourists or newcomers for our communication club meetings. As for me I can offer you my services as a guide or translator or other help here in Moscow. If ...
Thanks Lylia I'm hoping to be living and working in Moscow before the end of the year and need all the help I can get! Will be in touch nearer the time! Read More
Welcome Group for Expat Women by Sea Angel
[large][large][/large][/large] Hello Everyone, I have been Tripoli for about 3 weeks. I am an American. I was wondering if there was a Welcome group for expat women that maybe meets one time a month? If not, I was wondering if anyone would be ...
back on topic- what about in Benghazi?Izzy - Something like this might work in Benghazi. There is a big group of Brazilian women here who hold monthly meetings in Portuguese (they make great pudding but I couldn't understand a word!)I don't know a ... Read More
8th July - Entertainment at Garyounis, Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'll admit, I don't have full details but hope to post more soon. Garyounis Family Village will be hosting an evening of entertainment on 8th July 2010 (you may have seen the billboards showing someone who looks suspiciously like David Tennant) ...
Ok, don't shoot the messenger but I finally found a flyer with the prices on. It's not clear but could be anything up to 30LYD (but that may be a group/family ticket) The flyter said 20LYD and 30LYD but the guy reading it wasn't able to read the ... Read More
8th July - Entertainment at Garyounis, Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'll admit, I don't have full details but hope to post more soon. Garyounis Family Village will be hosting an evening of entertainment on 8th July 2010 (you may have seen the billboards showing someone who looks suspiciously like David Tennant) ...
I've been given differing information about the cost of tickets for this event. Someone else has informed me it's only a couple of dinar to enter the village and then you can stay until midnight. Not sure how accurate that is but I'm not going to ... Read More
8th July - Entertainment at Garyounis, Benghazi
I'll admit, I don't have full details but hope to post more soon. Garyounis Family Village will be hosting an evening of entertainment on 8th July 2010 (you may have seen the billboards showing someone who looks suspiciously like David Tennant) ... Read More
6 month multiple exit/entry visa's - Boring I know! by Tarkus
I know this isn't half as exciting as posts on iPads or curry houses but all the same it is one I need an answer on if possible. Do I need to get my 10 dinar green triangular stamp put in my passport every time I re enter Libya - some people have ...
All I know is that I had to pay a fine when I was late getting my stamp on re-entry on my second return to the country. As far as I am aware you need it every time with a business visa. My partner, who has a residence visa, only needs to get it ... Read More
Gym for Ladies by Wend
4 Seasons Gym is a fab place to spend an afternoon swimming in a small but clean pool, relaxing in the Hammam or having a treatment ranging from facials to cellulite treatments. There's also a fitness centre. Membership for 1 month is around 100 ...
I tried it yesterday and agree that it's really good. Viva - it's in Benghazi so you may not get the chance to visit it, but for those interested, if you head down Dubai Street in the direction of 'The Pipes' roundabout, head straight across the ... Read More
Moving to Benghazi by AmericanMom
Hi, I am a 29 year old mother from Mississippi thinking about moving to Benghazi. My husband had a job offer in Tunisia but the owner of the company became I'll and so we had to cancel our plans. Now we are prepared for life in North Africa and are ...
Wildcats has pretty much answered most of your questions. I can't give details about accomodation since that was part of my husbands employment package. There is a post somewhere that gives rough prices for common household grocery items. I can't ... Read More
Moving to Benghazi by AmericanMom
Hi, I am a 29 year old mother from Mississippi thinking about moving to Benghazi. My husband had a job offer in Tunisia but the owner of the company became I'll and so we had to cancel our plans. Now we are prepared for life in North Africa and are ...
AmericanMom, I can't help with your enquiry about a job but I moved to Benghazi and few months ago and while I'm still finding my feet now I'd be very happy to offer advice if the time comes when you move here :) Read More
Expats working for English/US Companies - Advice needed by LittleSpoon
I moved to Benghazi in April to live with my husband after over a year apart. His employer had offered me a job, however circumstances have meant that the job is no longer available. As you can imagine, being a housewife in Benghazi is not all it is ...
Very helpful redsaraya! Thank you for those useful words of advice, always nice to find people so helpful on the blog. Read More
Expats working for English/US Companies - Advice needed by LittleSpoon
I moved to Benghazi in April to live with my husband after over a year apart. His employer had offered me a job, however circumstances have meant that the job is no longer available. As you can imagine, being a housewife in Benghazi is not all it is ...
Hi LittleSpoon, Did you have a look at the Bengazi Classifieds -> Jobs section?Thanks FeeAcer, however the classifieds section does not answer my question in this instance. I'd like to approach as many companies as possible whether they have jobs ... Read More
Expats working for English/US Companies - Advice needed
I moved to Benghazi in April to live with my husband after over a year apart. His employer had offered me a job, however circumstances have meant that the job is no longer available. As you can imagine, being a housewife in Benghazi is not all it is ... Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ...
@redsaraya - Bit late for that! I moved here in April! Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ...
Dear Little Spoon, I麓m also a young Spanish woman moving to Bengazhi on September. I麓m really excited about that: Don麓t know how things are going to be there!! Are you already in Bengazhi? Can you tell me how is living in that place? We can meet ... Read More
Benghazi for Kids - Part 2; plus adults! by Wildcats
Herewith the new news from Benghazi activities There are tennis lessons (thanks Little Spoon!) for kids aged 6 - 10 at Gar younis Tourist Village 15 LYD divided by the number of kids in the class. PM me for more details There is a kindergarten! ...
Nisar supermarket, on the other side of the ring road from the Benghazi Medical Centre has a reasonable selection of goods, including parmesan cheese, Alpen cereal bars, dettol spray, etc. No sign of pesto yet, so any ideas gratefully ... Read More
Benghazi for kids - Part 1 by Wildcats
Dear All - yes we are here! Here is my week 1 summary of what to do in Benghazi especially if you have small children: 1.) visit the zoo/park. Not many animals, but sufficient; it's like a zoo from 1970's Britain. The good news is there is a fun ...
Glad to hear you got to Benghazi. My husband and I have just accepted jobs there. We are now waiting on visas but hope to be there by August. There seems to be very little information on the internet about Benghazi- Nearly everything I find is ... Read More
newbie communications question by LibyanJag
Hello. I'm heading out to Libya v. soon and while I plan to use skype in the long term to stay in touch with the folks back home, I wonder what are the best options when I arrive at first and probably won't have an internet connection up and ...
I'm really talking about the first short period before I can get that organised - I assume using UK mobiles on roam is hideously expensive - is a local sim a better option ? TIAAMy partner had to try both local networks (I think there are only two ... Read More
Visa issues for Europeans???? Any news from anywhere??? by Siddiqui
Someone just posted on Linked In that the Libyan government has stopped visas for all europeans except UK nationals as of yesterday 14/2. Does anyone else have any information on this? Is it correct or just rumours?
I'm British, living in the UK, and should have been in Benghazi from the end of January and yet still no progress with my visa. Is this normal? Read More
Ladies Hairstylist / beauty salon by flipfinger
Howdy all, Was wondering if anyone could recommend (i.e., they've been there so know for DEFINITE) a really good ladies hairstylist in Tripoli?? Would need to be english speaking as I don't fancy coming out with a crew cut due to errors in ...
Thanks Rocko. It sounds silly but that information has made me feel a whole lot better about things. It's amazing how such little things matter in terms of feeling 'at home'. Read More
Wedding Rings by LittleSpoon
I've had a scout of the previous topics but haven't found anything that covers this however apologies if it's already been answered. I'll be joining my partner in Benghazi at the end of this month. I don't wear a wedding band (I don't wear any ...
Fewer heckles is always good I imagine. I'll be digging it out of the bottom of whatever jewellery box I dropped it in then! Thanks! Read More
Wedding Rings
I've had a scout of the previous topics but haven't found anything that covers this however apologies if it's already been answered. I'll be joining my partner in Benghazi at the end of this month. I don't wear a wedding band (I don't wear any ... Read More
Ladies Hairstylist / beauty salon by flipfinger
Howdy all, Was wondering if anyone could recommend (i.e., they've been there so know for DEFINITE) a really good ladies hairstylist in Tripoli?? Would need to be english speaking as I don't fancy coming out with a crew cut due to errors in ...
I'm less concerned about the haircut than I am my hair color.I'm moving to Benghazi in 3 weeks and am curious about hair colour (amongst other things!). Are home kits easy to get hold of, does anyone know? Or shall I bring a suitcase of dye?! Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ...
Thank you Rocko and Caring Friend. Some good advice that I will take to heart. @Rocko - Thanks for the advice about bringing stuff to keep me occupied. Thankfully I will be studying for a degree so I'll have to keep me busy but I think I will try ... Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ...
@Win: Don't worry, I don't take up much room and am relatively tidy! @Laurie: Thanks, I know I have to keep an open mind and I'm really excited about the idea of coming out, I just want to feel prepared, as would anybody I suppose. Interesting to ... Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ... Read More