KevShepherd
English expat in Italy
Forum posts
32
About me
English
Lives in Tripoli
Speaks English, Italian, (little bits of Arabic - and trying to learn more)
Registration: 02 March 2010
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 ...
Afriqiyah have the most generous luggage allowances I've seen. Good food too.... But dry as a bone :( BA Return (TIP-LHR-TIP) LYD405. Beat that BMI :rolleyes: If you're trying to fly in and out Sunday/Thursday - buy a one-way to Tripoli, and then ... Read More
Country codes for the blue foreigner car registration plates
Hi all, Did anyone ever put together a complete list of what the various numeric country codes on the Blue Libyan number plates mean? So far we've got : 11 - Egypt 12 - Germany 13 - Tunisia 14 - Lebanon 15 - Italy 16 - France 17 - Turkey 20 - ... Read More
Is it cheaper to buy a new WiMax set rather than monthly cards at 40LD by Palachakh
Please, what can you advise? My WiMax contract expired this July, so I recharge the account by buying a set of four cards at 10 LYD each. And this payment (40 LYD) is valid for one month starting the date of recharging, e.g. if I run out of the ...
There has always been the 10LYD per 500mb surcharge. Somthing has changed though so to check this link out Wimax Prices as it now looks like they have dropped the prices dramatically. It used to be 400 one time charge (for 10 months) plus 120 for ... Read More
Cheapest way to run an Iphone in Libya (or at least use push e-mail) by KevShepherd
Hi all, After 3 months of ploughing money into Almadar for their GPRS service I've got to the point where I need to find a better solution. The LYD11 per 45 hours was ok at first. Did the usual things like disabling push e-mail etc. etc. but for ...
Hi. You'll need one of these Microsim adapter. With this device, you'll need to butcher your almadar or (better) libyana card to fit into the Iphone 4, then you can pop it into the adapter if you want to put it into a normal phone. All the other ... Read More
Anyone had their Wimax balance zapped when new portal was launched? by KevShepherd
Hi all, Just got back to Tripoli after a few weeks away and noticed that when I plugged in my Wimax router (after being off for 3 weeks), it no longer synchronises (flashing LED). Went to check the balance at the wimax customer portal here ...
No, it doesn't synchronise. I'm guessing that the bytes 0 is the reason why. Previously I used to check my balance regularly to see how much the TV streaming from UK was using and this number was dynamically adjusted on the portal. I sent a message ... Read More
Anyone had their Wimax balance zapped when new portal was launched?
Hi all, Just got back to Tripoli after a few weeks away and noticed that when I plugged in my Wimax router (after being off for 3 weeks), it no longer synchronises (flashing LED). Went to check the balance at the wimax customer portal here LTT ... Read More
atm machine in Tripoli
Hi, does your card only carry the 'Cirrus' logo? These are a dying breed globally and are mostly replaced with Visa Debit. To be sure to be able to get money normally you're better going to the Corinthia Hotel where you'll find 2 International ... Read More
Cheapest way to run an Iphone in Libya (or at least use push e-mail) by KevShepherd
Hi all, After 3 months of ploughing money into Almadar for their GPRS service I've got to the point where I need to find a better solution. The LYD11 per 45 hours was ok at first. Did the usual things like disabling push e-mail etc. etc. but for ...
Hi, Blackberries work in Libya as dumb phones. No BES or BIS (or data roaming) working in Libya so I stopped using my Bold 9000 since its too big to carry around just for telephony use. HTH. Kev. Read More
Obtaining a driving licence in Tripoli by Palachakh
It may sound crazy, but still: Does anyone know of a school where I could learn driving (in English) and subsequently obtain a driving license (preferably international)? Is it possible at all? Has anybody tried it?
National and International driving licences are worthless in Libya, even with an Arabic translation.Hmmm Sandman, I think it's luck of the draw. I've had my UK International Driving Permit (拢5 from the UK postoffice) taken from me and checked ... Read More
Cheapest way to run an Iphone in Libya (or at least use push e-mail) by KevShepherd
Hi all, After 3 months of ploughing money into Almadar for their GPRS service I've got to the point where I need to find a better solution. The LYD11 per 45 hours was ok at first. Did the usual things like disabling push e-mail etc. etc. but for ...
Neil, You may not have heard that if your phone was bought from O2 you can now get it carrier unlocked for free and then enjoy the benfits of IOS 4.01 and multitasking bu just performing a factory reset and loading the latest FW. Actually its free ... Read More
Cheapest way to run an Iphone in Libya (or at least use push e-mail) by KevShepherd
Hi all, After 3 months of ploughing money into Almadar for their GPRS service I've got to the point where I need to find a better solution. The LYD11 per 45 hours was ok at first. Did the usual things like disabling push e-mail etc. etc. but for ...
Easy. 1) Top up at least LYD11 2) Send SMS to 8989 with text "GPRS" 3) After reply, send another text to 8990 with text "1" 4) set your apn to almadar.net in the settings>cellular data network Sometimes a reboot is required on jailbroken ... Read More
Is there a better way (boring visa stuff - sorry) ? by KevShepherd
Hi guys, I'm thinking about coming to Libya for a project that will last around one year, but with not more than 180 days in Libya. My sponser will provide me with a letter of invitation and Immigration letter, but they can't do anything for my ...
Good advice Sandman, thanks! I know this is a very grey area, and in theory, if you are here on a business trip, even just for a meeting, you're still working for someone, and presumably getting paid so should you also cough up some tax to the ... Read More
Is there a better way (boring visa stuff - sorry) ? by KevShepherd
Hi guys, I'm thinking about coming to Libya for a project that will last around one year, but with not more than 180 days in Libya. My sponser will provide me with a letter of invitation and Immigration letter, but they can't do anything for my ...
Visa very strict because its a reaction against uk embassy visa with visa , thats what government do , and i like it, equalityMe too :P - as our PRO guy pointed out (at the same time as pointing to his left eye), Kevin - it's an eye for and eye my ... Read More
Is there a better way (boring visa stuff - sorry) ? by KevShepherd
Hi guys, I'm thinking about coming to Libya for a project that will last around one year, but with not more than 180 days in Libya. My sponser will provide me with a letter of invitation and Immigration letter, but they can't do anything for my ...
Thanks for the quick reply. Are you sure that if I am working for a European company, spending less than 180 days per year in Libya, and paid in the UK, that I should somehow pay taxes in the UK and in Libya? As you pointed out, the problem with ... Read More
Is there a better way (boring visa stuff - sorry) ?
Hi guys, I'm thinking about coming to Libya for a project that will last around one year, but with not more than 180 days in Libya. My sponser will provide me with a letter of invitation and Immigration letter, but they can't do anything for my ... Read More
Cheapest way to run an Iphone in Libya (or at least use push e-mail) by KevShepherd
Hi all, After 3 months of ploughing money into Almadar for their GPRS service I've got to the point where I need to find a better solution. The LYD11 per 45 hours was ok at first. Did the usual things like disabling push e-mail etc. etc. but for ...
Thanks for that :) I hadn't tried this way, but *121# gives you your balance in Arabic and to 3 decimal places (ie. 20000 is LYD20). Still very happy with the Libyana 3G but the phone network for voice calls is much worse tham Madar so it is worth ... Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I麓ve been trying to get one but the dealers only have the old black one, which I was advised not to buy `cause it`s crap. Any suggestions? Thanx.
I only ever use Sigma. They havent had the Echolife for 2 months now. Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I麓ve been trying to get one but the dealers only have the old black one, which I was advised not to buy `cause it`s crap. Any suggestions? Thanx.
FWIW, I've got both (one for the office and one for home), and the White Huawei Echolife has two major benefits over the Black Zyxel. 1. It has a wireless AP built in 2. It's smaller and easier to carry around. I think the signal strength is ... Read More
Cheapest way to run an Iphone in Libya (or at least use push e-mail) by KevShepherd
Hi all, After 3 months of ploughing money into Almadar for their GPRS service I've got to the point where I need to find a better solution. The LYD11 per 45 hours was ok at first. Did the usual things like disabling push e-mail etc. etc. but for ...
Hi bareskillz, So far so good with Libyana. The call quality isn't always as good as Madar but I nearly always have a 3G connection and 10D seems to last me well over a week with push mail activated. Its .24 to call AlMadar from Libyana instead of ... Read More
Cheapest way to run an Iphone in Libya (or at least use push e-mail) by KevShepherd
Hi all, After 3 months of ploughing money into Almadar for their GPRS service I've got to the point where I need to find a better solution. The LYD11 per 45 hours was ok at first. Did the usual things like disabling push e-mail etc. etc. but for ...
I feel such a plonker. The Libyana card just works without much mucking about. Stick in the APN (wap), and no user/password. Forget all about the proxy rubbish. 3G performence is noticalbly faster that the Madar Edge network and much better ... Read More
Thinking of buying a car in Libya and exporting it (to Italy)... by KevShepherd
I just took a hire 2010 Tucson for my stay in Tripoli (about a year), and I reckon it would make a great 2nd car for us when we move to Milan at the end of the year. Ordinarily I probably wouldnt look at one but I can't help but be attracted to ...
Thanks for all the good advice. Looks like I should give this a swerve. The car was for the missus, but without parking sensors it's got a big thumbs down - even if it is White :rolleyes: The resale on a cheap car like this not such a big deal ... Read More
Thinking of buying a car in Libya and exporting it (to Italy)...
I just took a hire 2010 Tucson for my stay in Tripoli (about a year), and I reckon it would make a great 2nd car for us when we move to Milan at the end of the year. Ordinarily I probably wouldnt look at one but I can't help but be attracted to ... Read More
Cheapest way to run an Iphone in Libya (or at least use push e-mail) by KevShepherd
Hi all, After 3 months of ploughing money into Almadar for their GPRS service I've got to the point where I need to find a better solution. The LYD11 per 45 hours was ok at first. Did the usual things like disabling push e-mail etc. etc. but for ...
Thanks, I thought as much. Shame I can't port my number, but I could probably setup call forwarding before moving to Libyana. If you don't mind my asking, did you go through all of this rigmarole when setting yours up. Cheers, Kev Read More
Cheapest way to run an Iphone in Libya (or at least use push e-mail)
Hi all, After 3 months of ploughing money into Almadar for their GPRS service I've got to the point where I need to find a better solution. The LYD11 per 45 hours was ok at first. Did the usual things like disabling push e-mail etc. etc. but for ... 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 ...
Hi, I used to let the Corinthia put one in my passport each time I flew home on Thursday but I stopped since I moved to Palm City and I haven't had a comment the last dozen or so times that I travelled home for the weekend. the FCO site says this : ... Read More