LonesomeTravels
English expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
26
Contacts
40
About me
English
Lives in Al Janabiyah, Central Governor
Speaks English
Registration: 26 October 2018
Help Me Cheer Up My Sister by LonesomeTravels
Hi guys & gals, I live with my sister and her husband and 2 small children. Due to some recent events she is unfortunately suddenly divorcing her husband. She’s really not herself lately. Does anyone have any good ideas for me to cheer ...
She’s the strong type who wouldn’t go unfortunately! I might plan a spa weekend at a nice hotel. I heard the Art Rotana has some good deals. Thanks for all the sweet replies Read More
Help Me Cheer Up My Sister by LonesomeTravels
Hi guys & gals, I live with my sister and her husband and 2 small children. Due to some recent events she is unfortunately suddenly divorcing her husband. She’s really not herself lately. Does anyone have any good ideas for me to cheer ...
I don’t really like Abraham Hicks!! Her messages are confusing. Seen a ton of videos in on her and the LOA. Thanks for the suggestion though! Read More
Help Me Cheer Up My Sister
Hi guys & gals, I live with my sister and her husband and 2 small children. Due to some recent events she is unfortunately suddenly divorcing her husband. She’s really not herself lately. Does anyone have any good ideas for me to cheer ... Read More
Apple Store by LonesomeTravels
My iPhone X has been shocking me lately while fast charging. It’s a pretty strong shock. I want to buy a wireless charger but only an Apple authorised one, does anyone happen to know if Bahrain has a proper Apple store? I’ve been here ...
It’s not the original charger because I lost my original one. But I’ve had 3 separate chargers that all did the same thing. And it’s definitely a shock not a tingle as it hurt. And it did it 3 separate times. I think I found a ... Read More
British Hairdressers by jtoal
Hi guys, Just wondering if there are any British hairdressers here in Bahrain. My wife used a local salon near our home which looked quite professional on the surface of things but they made a complete mess of her colour and she’s desperate ...
I know a South African hairdresser who is amazing. She only does hair at the weekends by appointment though. If anyone is interested you can DM me your number and I’ll pass it on to her! Read More
Coffee morning!!!
I usually stay at my parents home in Cyprus during spring break. Next time I’m there I’d love to meet some expats for a coffee Read More
Apple Store
My iPhone X has been shocking me lately while fast charging. It’s a pretty strong shock. I want to buy a wireless charger but only an Apple authorised one, does anyone happen to know if Bahrain has a proper Apple store? I’ve been here ... Read More
Getting Pierced in Bahrain by Artsychick15
Hey guys! :) I was wondering does anyone know where I can get a nose piercing here.....? Thanks!
The chemists pierce cartilage with guns but they should use needles so don’t be surprised if it takes forever to heal or gets infected. There’s an insta page for piercings that looks more legit but it’s only for ladies.. I think if ... Read More
MEET UP FOR NEW EXPATRIATES IN BAHRAIN
I’m interested if others reply But I’ve lived here for almost a year so I’m not really “new” Read More
Selling car in Bahrain by hmalij
Hello, Are there car agencies in Bahrain that buy cars...I’m looking to sell my car.
There’s fb groups for buying and selling cars, furniture and anything else. Read More
People who wants to come saudi
Hi there! I’m not planning to come to Jeddah but I might be accepting a job offer elsewhere in saudi so I’d love to chat and bombard you with my questions if ya don’t mind Read More
houthi- shia send rockets towards makkah by rareshine
[img]http://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/styles/ph3_660_400/public/28/10/2016//makkah.jpg?itok=_Hg4dKE7[/img] 3rd rocket sent towards makkah from yemen by the shia -houthis. we Ask Allaah the most High for his protection.
Yeah I feel stupid now as the post above clearly says Yemen ha! I have anxiety so I freak at the smallest thing. No gunpowder or missile talk! Lol Read More
Ladies Meet Up! by riwan10
Hello! I've resided in Khobar for over a year and still haven't seemed to meet anyone I can connect with. I'm looking for some females who would love to have a get together and socialize. I'm sure there are plenty of women who ...
Message me!! I might be living near you soon if I accept this job offer! Or if you ever head to Bahrain shoot me a line Read More
Visiting KSA having an unpaid Credit Card by Loidan
Hi guys, i have a small query if anyone have an information about visiting in KSA then i have an unsettled credit card two years back. I have a schedule of visiting in Riyadh related to my work, i have already an approve visit visa as of the moment ...
What if you have a loan out in Bahrain that you’re paying on and you get a job in Saudi before you finish paying off the loan? I have zero intentions of flaking on it but I hope it won’t stop me from getting a saudi work visa..any idea? Read More
Looking for tattoo artist by Guestposter18
Looking for perfect tattoo artist here in dammam or khobar please
There’s a guy in Bahrain that tattoos all the military guys. If you ever travel over I’ll give you his info. He only tatts westerners though. Getting ink in Saudi Arabia sounds too risky. Read More
Visit visa application by TmEsko
I was trying to apply for a visit visa for a friend from Ghana and some of the document they asked was a plane ticket. I am kind of confuse, is it really suppose to be that case? What if they refuse him visa after purchasing ticket ? And please let ...
That’s normal procedure I think! Read More
houthi- shia send rockets towards makkah by rareshine
[img]http://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/styles/ph3_660_400/public/28/10/2016//makkah.jpg?itok=_Hg4dKE7[/img] 3rd rocket sent towards makkah from yemen by the shia -houthis. we Ask Allaah the most High for his protection.
Does anything like this ever happen near the eastern province? I was considering moving there after completing my contract and there’s no way I would if there was a risk of this kind of activity! Read More
Deny visit by Guestposter0952
Hi guys..I am a Shemale from Philippines...I visited Bahrain 2 days ago..I have my one month visit visa that I took from agency I have returned ticket which was confirmed and not a dummy. I had my enough money to tour around Bahrain..I just came ...
I did hear about Gigi gorgeous getting arrested for trying to even enter the UAE but I guess I assumed Bahrain was more lax. I must have assumed wrong! Read More
Chat, meet up, grab coffee?
Hi ladies, if anyone is interested to hang out in Bahrain now that the weather is more bearable then feel free to shoot a message to my inbox! Read More
Best VPN service? by Ocfemjc
So got HMA VPN and it is rubbish, disconnects in seconds, if does connect it is so slow nothing loads. What VPNs are decent and actually work here???
I use key VPN and it never gives me problems. It is green with a key logo. Read More
Deny visit by Guestposter0952
Hi guys..I am a Shemale from Philippines...I visited Bahrain 2 days ago..I have my one month visit visa that I took from agency I have returned ticket which was confirmed and not a dummy. I had my enough money to tour around Bahrain..I just came ...
What a terrible story! I really feel sad that happened to you! Is there any way to check if you are actually blacklisted? Read More
Language barriers in Bahrain by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Bahrain. What is the official language in Bahrain, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to ...
Never had a problem with people not speaking English. It’s widely spoken across the kingdom Read More
Cycling in Manama by ahellers
Hello, I'm relocating to Manama for a year from Northern California. From everything I read Bahrain seems pretty westernized. I'm trying to figure out if it would be appropriate to bring my road bike with me. Is cycling something that people are in ...
There’s a bike shop on Budaiya hwy I believe Read More