tonyrfsa
English expat in South Africa
Forum posts
63
Contacts
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About me
English
Lives in Johannesburg
Speaks English, Portuguese, Afrikaans
Registration: 22 January 2010
spouse visa by philmatank
hi everyone :D my fianc茅e is a south African im in and out s/a all the time I just want to settle down there can some one tell me what is the best visa I could apply for as my minds all over the place eny help would be ...
The best way to do it is applying for a relatives permit. We applied for one for my wife in Jan 2013 and got the permit valid for 2 years in March 2013. However, a relative does not allow you to work, it soley for living legaly in South Africa with ... Read More
Week End Activities in Beira Mozambique by Nagoda
Hi someone there I am hoping to move out soon to Beira. Can someone please tell me what activities are available over the week ends. Thanks.
also just moved to beira,apart from drinking alone at most of the beachside cafes i need to meet people andfind out if there is a squash court in town.Did you find out about squash courts in town? New in town too and wouldn麓t mind playing some ... Read More
An email I received by MoEl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25945468@N03/5452995493/ I told them I don't speak English.
LOL Mo, I got contacted from a Radio Station in Portugal with the same request. I'm thinking of telling them I don't speak Portuguese. :) Read More
The "elephant in the room" - staying safe by ExpatLibyan
I am sure everyone is concerned about thursday and the romours of a possible uprising. Maybe we should all share advice on ways to stay safe....
Reports of a Kerfuffle in Benghazi: KerfuffleMight be construed as off-topic, but isn聮t kerfuffle a fantastic word! All those f聮s in one word! Fantastic! 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 ...
Mo, I have a feeling that you were never picked to play soccer as a kid and now harbour some animosity towards the sport... :)Because my argument is so true, so powerful, no rebuttal could be put forth except one that feebly attempts to undermine my ... 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 ...
Mo, I have a feeling that you were never picked to play soccer as a kid and now harbour some animosity towards the sport... :) And if 90 minutes is too long for you, then I don't recommend you EVER watch a cricket match! Read More
Cricket ::: Eng Vs Pak ODI Series by adnankpk
Hello Everyone, I thought of creating this as a topic for the discussion of the ongoing Cricket series going on Eng Vs Pak, the series is coming to an end as we know but there is still a final to be played at Southampton on Wednesday. So all the ...
Mudman, you dissappointed me! I was expecting the Simpson Bully again!So much so, that I spelt it wrong Read More
Cricket ::: Eng Vs Pak ODI Series by adnankpk
Hello Everyone, I thought of creating this as a topic for the discussion of the ongoing Cricket series going on Eng Vs Pak, the series is coming to an end as we know but there is still a final to be played at Southampton on Wednesday. So all the ...
Mudman, you dissappointed me! I was expecting the Simpson Bully again! 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 ...
I love love I love being in love I don't care what it does to me :whistle:I'm going completely off topic here but MoEl, I googled your quote and because of it, discovered a band unknown to me! Good stuff! Thanks for that! :) Read More
Work in Libya by cristiv
Dear Mr. Let me to introduce myself ,My name is Cristian and I represent company WTI. Our company had a lot of projects offshore and on onshore in countries Usa ,Finland. Sweden For your information , please visit our site: wti-company.eu If ...
Mudman this post made my day! hahahahaha! 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 ...
ahhh... it's better than eastenders on this board!!LMAO! Lets see who understands this one! :) 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 ...
Wii? Where, when? ;-)Janzour, my place! bring your own sweat wrist bands! :) (Now sits in anticipation waiting for Mo to comment!) Read More
hello from toronto by Toronto
hello all, I am a Canadian-Libyan (dual citizenship) but born and raised in Canada with only a handful of vacations to Libya. I will be moving there for a year or so this coming september for some international work experience. I am quite nervous ...
LOL Hah! I now know how to enjoy hiking a volcano and smoke a shisha at the same time! Read More
hello from toronto by Toronto
hello all, I am a Canadian-Libyan (dual citizenship) but born and raised in Canada with only a handful of vacations to Libya. I will be moving there for a year or so this coming september for some international work experience. I am quite nervous ...
Just a note on shisha: I was at Saraya the other day with a female friend and they refused to give her shisha because, as the guy put it, "the police don't like it"... Regardless of what that means, I'd say you safer having it at home and avoid any ... Read More
soon to be moving to Tripoli by ellisec
Hi all I am a 23yo female and In 1-2 weeks i will be moving to Tripoli, Regatta to be more precice so i have been told by my employer. I am just wondering how people meet over there since there isnt really any nightlife. Are there many things to ...
I don't think you will have any problem making contacts once you arrive. ;) Yes, there are not any 'nightclubs', but depending on who you work for and who you know, there is a 'club' and some private events to attend. I am sure you have been ... Read More
soon to be moving to Tripoli by ellisec
Hi all I am a 23yo female and In 1-2 weeks i will be moving to Tripoli, Regatta to be more precice so i have been told by my employer. I am just wondering how people meet over there since there isnt really any nightlife. Are there many things to ...
I guess so, it will be a little hard for a young lady like you,Yeah, right. Young, single, western girl. She's going to find it really hard to make friends!:lol:How many people do you think will not catch the sarcasm in that comment?? Read More
soon to be moving to Tripoli by ellisec
Hi all I am a 23yo female and In 1-2 weeks i will be moving to Tripoli, Regatta to be more precice so i have been told by my employer. I am just wondering how people meet over there since there isnt really any nightlife. Are there many things to ...
Sandman! Let me know how you get along on my old stomping ground! :) Read More
soon to be moving to Tripoli by ellisec
Hi all I am a 23yo female and In 1-2 weeks i will be moving to Tripoli, Regatta to be more precice so i have been told by my employer. I am just wondering how people meet over there since there isnt really any nightlife. Are there many things to ...
Hi Ellise! Having moved here from Abu Dhabi, I will say prepare yourself for a drastic difference in the two countries. Libya is more... rustic than Abu Dhabi. :) There are things to do here, as long as you are creative. And locals are much more ... Read More
Customs hold ups Leaving LIbya? by justice4pal
Movers are here packing us up. They just told us we may have some problem getting out of customs because of all our books. WE werent' required to have a packing list of book titiles but we did provide list of all DVDs and CDs we had upon entry. ...
Did you move to Aberdeen? We're headed for Calgary.Brrrr it's far too cold in Aberdeen! :( As soon as the girl's visas get sorted, we're off to somewhere called Abu Dhabi. ;)Heaven in comparison to Tripoli! Enjoy it out there! Read More
Things you miss from your homeland by Clansman
I will start with TV that is watch able and decent internet speeds.
Biltong! (South African spiced dry meat!) Read More
Shopping Online by Mommy25
Hello, I Would like to ask of someone knew a more cheaper Shipping company? I'm always ordering in Amazon and got ship for a friend in DHL and it's charging me way expensive. Can somebody help me..lot of things are really missing here in Libya ...
that will depend on the customs guy of the day methinks :) Read More
Shopping Online by Mommy25
Hello, I Would like to ask of someone knew a more cheaper Shipping company? I'm always ordering in Amazon and got ship for a friend in DHL and it's charging me way expensive. Can somebody help me..lot of things are really missing here in Libya ...
havent had any issue from customs, though havent ordered anything that would other customs anyway. Read More
Shopping Online by Mommy25
Hello, I Would like to ask of someone knew a more cheaper Shipping company? I'm always ordering in Amazon and got ship for a friend in DHL and it's charging me way expensive. Can somebody help me..lot of things are really missing here in Libya ...
Mommy25, I use the aramex shop and ship service. Dependable and arrive quickly and not expensive. I've used it constantly since arriving in Libya. See the link below for more info aramex.com/shopandship/what_is_shopandship.aspx Read More
Best flight to Germany? by lovedmydaisy
By best I mean fast and economical. Planning a vacation in Europe. Is there any direct flight? Alitalia? Lufthansa? Thank you.
LuftwaffeSandman that got me into a bit of trouble as the silence in my office was broken my laughter! :) Read More
For those who live in Tripoli. by winafrica
Hi all, Why we all don't come together and meet lets have a coffee in somewhere like Corinthia or etc. Is this very difficult? We are here for work and busy,this is a good way to get together and support,discuss am I so optimistic or ...
Won't be able to make this one guys. Next time. Read More
Any new about visas for Schengen countries? by mp_garcia
Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano
Arggg... does this mean I have to find something else to complain about?!? Read More
For those who live in Tripoli. by winafrica
Hi all, Why we all don't come together and meet lets have a coffee in somewhere like Corinthia or etc. Is this very difficult? We are here for work and busy,this is a good way to get together and support,discuss am I so optimistic or ...
Same here! Was good meeting everyone. Thanks for the initiative Cengiz. I'm in for repeating it. Read More
For those who live in Tripoli. by winafrica
Hi all, Why we all don't come together and meet lets have a coffee in somewhere like Corinthia or etc. Is this very difficult? We are here for work and busy,this is a good way to get together and support,discuss am I so optimistic or ...
So ? when and where we will meet ?copied below. ok thx. for interest, as beeing an orginator of this mail let me ask to all.. ...."what about this coming friday (19.march) 18:00 in radison blue maroc salloon (1 st floor)..."Place and time above Read More
Where to go / What to do tips by mp_garcia
Hi all. I think it would be nice to gather some tips on where to go / what to do in Tripoli. Cafes, restaurants, that incredible shop you saw the other day, places to take kids, beaches and all usefull tips on how not to get bored. I know there are ...
Mudman, I have a reply, just need some time to put it down onto paper :) Mariano, I will something tonight! Read More
youtube blocked? by justice4pal
Someone at school said apparently it's being blocked - most likely cause it's a bandwidth hog. I just tried, and got nuttin' but "Internet Explorer cannot display page" Any insight out there?
I had the same issue as you yesterday Read More
Tents in Tripoli by tonyrfsa
Does anyone who where to buy tents and camping gear in Tripoli?
LOL @ Ima (not laughing at you but at the situation) I'll look for these magical tents which block my way home! Read More
Tents in Tripoli by tonyrfsa
Does anyone who where to buy tents and camping gear in Tripoli?
Thanks for info folks! Really Appreciate it! Read More
Tents in Tripoli
Does anyone who where to buy tents and camping gear in Tripoli? Read More