Wildcats
English expat in Libya
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English
Lives in Benghazi
Registration: 19 March 2010
An email I received by MoEl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25945468@N03/5452995493/ I told them I don't speak English.
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Supermarket's by Clive_Libya
Hi I am going to be in Tunis for a few days next week and need to purchase some supplies to bring back to Libya, mainly pork (bacon, sausages) , going to be staying in the Berges du Lac area so any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks
Hi there all. I too am coming over to Djerba over the Christmas break and would be more than grateful if any of you could advise whether there is a Carrefour on the island. Or any other big supermarkets. Coming from Libya, so anything really ... Read More
Benghazi news - Blue cheese on sale in Nisar supermarket!
2LYD each! That's it really :) Happy shopping 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?
Well done on passing your test! :D I imagine that after you have driven the highways and byways of Tripoli anywhere else that you might drive a car will not be nearly so frightening! 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?
Palachakh: Did you get your licence in the end? Can you now drive?? Contrary to all the useful and helpful advice we received previously on this forum,:) we have bought a car, which now sits outside our house, unable to be used as we can't get ... Read More
Postal service by GuestPoster9772
Hello. I'm moving to Tripoli in a couple of weeks and am wondering what the Libyan postal service is like, both in terms of sending and receiving. I lived in Cairo for a bit last year, and only ever sent postcards and small letters - as far as I ...
There are no house addresses and most roads are unnamed - that is at least one reason why there is no postal service here. One way is to get things couriered, but you need to have them sent to your work address (a large international company, I ... Read More
how's it living in Benghazi by Medina78
I'm just wondering, we feel bored living in Tripoli as there are few nice places to go and the beatiful places are a little far from town, does Benghazi has lots of fine places to go?
Appreciate Tripoli A LOT - there's nothing here, but an old zoo and four restaurants. :/ Plus driving is not nearly so mental. Still, if you like the quiet life... Ups and downs, as they say Read More
decent source of flight information ? by LibyanJag
For some of us out in the sticks its not possible to get to travel agents / airports etc very often to get a handle on flight timetables etc. Afriqiyah's website is pretty good but Buraq, Libyan and the rest seem to be a bit of a deadloss. Has ...
Well, we arrived in Tripoli, and went to the Libyan Airlines office, who told us all flights were full. So we tried a travel agents instead - two doors to the left of the entrance into the airport; I must recommend them! - who moved heaven and ... Read More
decent source of flight information ? by LibyanJag
For some of us out in the sticks its not possible to get to travel agents / airports etc very often to get a handle on flight timetables etc. Afriqiyah's website is pretty good but Buraq, Libyan and the rest seem to be a bit of a deadloss. Has ...
Cheers all. I am on the edge of my seat now, travel tomorrow and will post the results of my efforts to buy tickets at the airport :/ Read More
decent source of flight information ? by LibyanJag
For some of us out in the sticks its not possible to get to travel agents / airports etc very often to get a handle on flight timetables etc. Afriqiyah's website is pretty good but Buraq, Libyan and the rest seem to be a bit of a deadloss. Has ...
Yikes! I am in the UK, it is a huge national holiday in Libya, I am arriving to Tripoli tomorrow lunchtime, and need to fly on to Benghazi the same day. Thus far, no luck at all booking the Libyan section of the flight, in spite of sporadic ... Read More
Jet Ski's on Janzour beach ? by Clansman
As the title says, I have been told you can hire them at Janzour, anyone know if this is true ?.
Yep - that's definitely your man! Read More
Jet Ski's on Janzour beach ? by Clansman
As the title says, I have been told you can hire them at Janzour, anyone know if this is true ?.
Come to Benghazi! The fellow revving his beautiful brand new jetski up and down perilously close to the bathers is the LIFEGUARD. He has lovely long ringletty hair, hairy chest and a medallion, and also drives the Landrover around like a lunatic. ... Read More
Things you miss from your homeland by Clansman
I will start with TV that is watch able and decent internet speeds.
Knowing what day of the week it is. And proper cheese. And things to DO. We are in Benghazi, after all. Read More
Car buying in Libya by Wildcats
I am trying to find out how to buy a car here in Libya, but have had no success thus far. I just want a small vehicle to run the children to school and back, doesn't matter if it has dents or not, nor be really reliable, just mostly work. Now, ...
Thanks for the info guys. I shall keep looking and maybe something will turn up... Read More
Car buying in Libya
I am trying to find out how to buy a car here in Libya, but have had no success thus far. I just want a small vehicle to run the children to school and back, doesn't matter if it has dents or not, nor be really reliable, just mostly work. Now, ... Read More
Bringing DVDs and CD's into Libya
Buy your DVDs here - 2LYD each. Perfect quality, just on disks with nothing written on them. Lots of blockbusters available. We brought loads of DVDs with us, but took them all out of the boxes and into one of those CD holders and put it in 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 ...
Could you tell me what you know on these items. 2 or 3 bedroom place, food, elct.,gas, water, if you have children school, and language lessons.for schooling in Benghazi, the only option at the moment is the British School, but it is full. You ... Read More
World Cup football at Al Fideel hotel by BirdingRob
On Friday night some of us are going to Al Fideel Hotel to see England beat Algeria. On the international stage, the Libyans mostly support Algeria in lieu of their own team. So we need as many England supporters to turn up as possible. The screen ...
Us too, birderRob! We live upstairs, so i don't suppose we actually count as 'new' people. Are there actually any new Benghazi people out there???? :/ Come on England! Read More
World Cup Help Please by Wildcats
Lack of real foresight on the part of my partner means that we are not 'World Cup Enabled'(we have no special card or set top box to watch the footie). We need urgent advice - can we watch on StarSat Hotbird? We have RAI Uno, various other RAIs, ...
Thanks v much - it is all Greek to me but i will take your words of wisdom to the TV shop forthwith :) Read More
World Cup Help Please by Wildcats
Lack of real foresight on the part of my partner means that we are not 'World Cup Enabled'(we have no special card or set top box to watch the footie). We need urgent advice - can we watch on StarSat Hotbird? We have RAI Uno, various other RAIs, ...
EMERGENCY!!! We have got ARD on but the screen is blank. Would appreciate urgent advice, or do we have to make the painful walk down to the shop and shell out for Al-Jazeera? Cheers guys Read More
Restaurants in Benghazi - Part 1
Pisa Restaurant, across the road from Nisar Supermarket and near Benghazi Medical Centre, serves good food - 15 LYD for meat dishes with rice, fries, etc; pizza 6 LYD, good area for children upstairs, with high chairs! Also freshly squeezed juice ... Read More
World Cup Help Please by Wildcats
Lack of real foresight on the part of my partner means that we are not 'World Cup Enabled'(we have no special card or set top box to watch the footie). We need urgent advice - can we watch on StarSat Hotbird? We have RAI Uno, various other RAIs, ...
Cheers guys. Here's hoping you are right. I don't want to fork out the cash for a year of NBA or whatever if I can get the matches free and listen online to 5 Live or similar. At least we are in Group C, so have a couple of days grace (panic) if ... Read More
World Cup Help Please
Lack of real foresight on the part of my partner means that we are not 'World Cup Enabled'(we have no special card or set top box to watch the footie). We need urgent advice - can we watch on StarSat Hotbird? We have RAI Uno, various other RAIs, ... Read More
Help! Info about living in Benghazi, Libya
Hi there! I know there are a lot of Filipino people out here, and a lot work in the hospital. There is even a Filipino school here in Benghazi, so if you need info from a compatriot, then maybe your hospital can put you in touch with someone? As ... Read More
Benghazi for Kids - Part 2; plus adults!
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! ... Read More
Benghazi for kids - Part 1
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 ... Read More
What counts as a food stuff for immigration purposes??
Cheers for all the advice. Will defo stock up on malt loaf - the kids go nuts for that stuff. First class - an example of how forums should work in the ideal world! :D Read More
What counts as a food stuff for immigration purposes??
I know that strictly speaking, sending/taking food items to Libya is probably against some kind of rules, but what do you think would be permissible/you can get away with? I am particularly interested in your opinions on the following: - jars of ... Read More
Moving out to BENGHAZI in May! by Wildcats
Dear all I am moving out to Benghazi in May and find there is hardly any info on Benghazi on the entire internet, (plenty on Tripoli, but not much use to me) I am looking for any/all info you might be able to offer, particularly: - any quiet ...
Dear Furious Finn - there are expats there, definitely! But where to find them??? I can find no comments like 'head to the British Polo Club on Fridays' like you find in other cities, but presumably there is SOMETHING going on. Or maybe it's true ... Read More
Good accomodation in Benghazi
Did you get to Benghazi? We are heading out there in May, and are looking for advice too - seems there is little that relates to Benghazi, but much (or sufficient) for Tripoli Read More
Moving out to BENGHAZI in May! by Wildcats
Dear all I am moving out to Benghazi in May and find there is hardly any info on Benghazi on the entire internet, (plenty on Tripoli, but not much use to me) I am looking for any/all info you might be able to offer, particularly: - any quiet ...
Dear All Further to my earlier post (see top) there are apparently NO (count 'em :/) afterschool activities for children in Benghazi. I am still trawling the internet and making contacts so if I learn any more, I will post. Please let me know any ... Read More
Moving out to BENGHAZI in May!
Dear all I am moving out to Benghazi in May and find there is hardly any info on Benghazi on the entire internet, (plenty on Tripoli, but not much use to me) I am looking for any/all info you might be able to offer, particularly: - any quiet ... Read More