freakyfingers
Venezuelan expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
Venezuelan
Lives in Dubai
Speaks Spanish, French, English, Arabic.
Registration: 09 September 2009
SPECIAL INQUIRY FOR SURINAME by Kristinelout
Hi there my name is Kristine and im a Filipino....and ill be going to Suriname to work..Since that country is Non-Visa for us the company that ill be working with is just asking me to bring along with me my birth certificate with apostille just gor ...
Hi Kristine... Como esta po? Mabutes? Well, maybe too late for my reply, but Apostille is kind of agreement, or more precisely a convention to abolish the legalization of documents.. from Wikipedia It specifies the modalities through which a ... Read More
Monthly expense in Dubai... by nabeeljamshed
Hi All, I recently got a job in Dubai. Can anybody help me regarding monthly expenses for a single person; Rent: Food: Taxi/Metro: Internet: Misc:
Try the App Sallety for oruces in supermarkets of goods Read More
hating women by khoubaib
i start hating girls (im not turning into gay) but really girls in uae are so f*****g easy to hate and disrespected i don't even have one single female friend ,,,,all of there have that phobic of men wanna get laid just early judgment damn it. i ...
Actually girlz act like that to be respected... there's no reason to disrespect someone that is taking care of their public opinion. Remember you are in a country with freaking sex hunger guys (if you don't believe, take a look any day on the news ... Read More
Cost of living in Dubai by Julien
Hi everybody Let's start a topic about the cost of living in Dubai. How much do you pay for: > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) > food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?) > health prices (for ...
I Just received a SMS recommending an App (available for Android and iOS) to find out prices of common goods in different outlets in Dubai... Check out "Sallety" for android. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.segasys.doed.android I ... Read More
Sour Cream for mexican fajitas by freakyfingers
Hi people!!!! Any of you know where could I find Sour Cream? I will like to make fajitas and add flavor to the dish!!!! Have a good day PS: Already looked at Aria Supermarket and Carrefour without success :(
And this definitely sounds like a winner!!! Thank you Read More
Sour Cream for mexican fajitas
Hi people!!!! Any of you know where could I find Sour Cream? I will like to make fajitas and add flavor to the dish!!!! Have a good day PS: Already looked at Aria Supermarket and Carrefour without success :( Read More
Libya Satellite tv providers
mmm, well, there's no company, just some tv shops that sells satellite boxes. Most of the shops are located in front of Aman Bank building, in Gorgi road, Tripoli. Many brands for satellite boxes and services are sold there. I bought the HD OSN box ... Read More
libyan dinar exchange...? by Gager
Anyone know if and where I can exchange libyan dinar? I left with 900 dinar in my wallet and am now in Italy...not sure anyone will take the money...
Heyyyy... there's an exchange office in the Al Kout mall, at Fahaheel, Kuwait, that is giving 5 Kuwait Dinars per 100 Libyan Dinars... other exchange houses are giving NOTHING (UAE Exchange, plus others...) so if you are in Kuwait, don't miss this ... Read More
libyan dinar exchange...? by Gager
Anyone know if and where I can exchange libyan dinar? I left with 900 dinar in my wallet and am now in Italy...not sure anyone will take the money...
600 in my wallet and I dont think I can change them in Venezuela. Read More
Facebook....
Well, You are done. You need an open internet connection to be able to log in again. 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....
If you got stopped by checkpoints in the streets of Tripoli, please stop and show your papers. Read More
Issues with SMS system with Almadar 18th Feb 2011
Does anybody else is experiencing SMS being held in the outbox of the phone? 1 hr ago I'm trying to send SMS without success with Almadar in Tripoli Read More
Facebook blocked? by iShouldBsurfn
Are other people having this problem as well?
yep, FB and twitter is down 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....
twitter seems to be out as well...or at least some sitesTry to use 3rd party twitter application. If you have BB still with home SIM, you can use twitter through WIFI (for no roaming charges). All that I see is a lot of retweets of the same 2 or 3 ... Read More
Safety Warning by Clansman
This morning whilst walking into work (Dahra) I had my laptop bag (no laptop in it) grabbed by a passing car, now I am 6 feet tall and weigh about 85 kilos, the car took me off my feet and dragged me along the road until the bags strap snapped. I ...
Hahaha, man purse? They did something like that to my father back in Venezuela, but later the thief came back and throw my father's bag to him because it was full of papers instead a laptop. At least here they don't kill people for Blackberries Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM by enraged1
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!!
The Bustan Hotel now has a Spinning Class on Sunday (6:30PM & 7:30PM), Monday (6:30PM) and Wednesday (6:30PM) for 10LD per class. Call for more details and to reserve your space. There are only four bikes for participants now, but they are willing ... Read More
Furniture
IStikbal is a good store, they have 2 over gargaresh, and not all are corner sofas. another one is Mutawasat, but here, yep, most of them are corner sofas (as per one of the clerks, China #1) prices are cheap here. Read More
playstation
Mmm,there are some places over Gargaresh road, but for sure price will be higher than somewhere else. Try to contact somebody outside to sent it to you or try some courier like Aramex (I still don't know how this works without addresses in Tripoli) ... Read More
Al Madar Blackberry Service soon in Libya by MCITP
I've heard alot about blackberry working in Libya but finally i got sure that it will available for clients soon. I heard from someone at Al Madar that feb 2011 will be the start date for the service for 35 LD per month.
Mine from Venezuela (no roaming available with Digitel, home carrier) is working under WIFI, and when I clicked on the link, it asked me to register my device on the wireless network. Rock on Dude Read More
Credit Card Accepted Database
Hello All, I hope you had received the positive vibration of this new year You know, I was searching the forum and I think there's no thread about which shops accept credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, etc...). To begin, we could report those places ... Read More
Nice places to charm newly camers
Hello, Madame will be arriving Tomorrow and I would like to show her the nicest places on Tripoli. I would like to drive avoiding the ugly places. Any suggestions? I still newbie about places here in Tripoli: Hotel-Office-Hotel had been my ... Read More
Playstation 3 players by Jack3144
Hi guys ! I have a few questions about videogames, hehe ^^ Although I am not a pure geek/nolife, I sometimes enjoy a good virtual game. So is it easy to find PS3 games here in Tripoli ? Is it possible to access the playstation network by internet ...
I have been playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 online for some time now. I also recently bought Call of Duty Black Ops in Europe and can play online with other players as well! All is fine and possible in the world of gaming in Libya!and how? I'm ... Read More
blackberry in libya by Hilton
Hi guys May ask is there any news about blackberry. Service in libyaaa
Libyana works on BBsFor sure you could receive/send SMS and calls and maybe browse the internet with the native browser with any Mobile Provider. Is it possible to use the Blackberry Messenger, send/receive emails (push email service), Twitter, ... Read More
blackberry in libya by Hilton
Hi guys May ask is there any news about blackberry. Service in libyaaa
Not in Almadar. I dunno Libyana Read More
Poker / Video Games Night by marvfin
We are organizing a poker/video games night. Video games would be either PS3 or Xbox 360 games (e.g FIFA, PES, NBA (NBA Live, NBA2k10), Racing, COD etc..) Idea is 2x a month. Dates, time and venue to be announced (TBA). If interested, then sign ...
We are organizing a poker/video games night. Video games would be either PS3 or Xbox 360 games (e.g FIFA, PES, NBA (NBA Live, NBA2k10), Racing, COD etc..) Idea is 2x a month. Dates, time and venue to be announced (TBA). If interested, then sign ... Read More
any english teaching institute that accept wiretranfer by freakyfingers
Hello all, Any of you got info regarding english teaching institutes that offers long-term courses and accepts international wiretransfers as method of payment? I already contacted British Council and they only accept local checks or cash. Any idea? ...
At Maharat training company (mtc.ly ) We accept any method of payment, just send me an email with the duration u intend to study and you current English level then I will send u an offer fits all ur needs al@mtc.ly CheersAn email was sent to ... Read More
English classes
Fala Mariano! I'm looking for the same thing, hope somebody replies here. Read More
any english teaching institute that accept wiretranfer by freakyfingers
Hello all, Any of you got info regarding english teaching institutes that offers long-term courses and accepts international wiretransfers as method of payment? I already contacted British Council and they only accept local checks or cash. Any idea? ...
At Maharat training company (mtc.ly ) We accept any method of payment, just send me an email with the duration u intend to study and you current English level then I will send u an offer fits all ur needs al@mtc.ly CheersAn email was sent to ... Read More
any english teaching institute that accept wiretranfer by freakyfingers
Hello all, Any of you got info regarding english teaching institutes that offers long-term courses and accepts international wiretransfers as method of payment? I already contacted British Council and they only accept local checks or cash. Any idea? ...
Sorry - as far as I know all the language schools accept cash only as payment - mine included. However, its easy to transfer money here via Western Union - you just need the name of the person who will collect it. Thats all. Then you need to give ... Read More
any english teaching institute that accept wiretranfer
Hello all, Any of you got info regarding english teaching institutes that offers long-term courses and accepts international wiretransfers as method of payment? I already contacted British Council and they only accept local checks or cash. Any idea? ... Read More
my blackbeery by Hilton
hi guys my phone is baclberry and i bought it from Vodafone Egypt and i try use my libyan sim card but it sounds locked phone so what i have to do and where i can fix my balckberry afriedn told me it is better to update software to be able using ...
I dont have an iphone. I libya I use my N97, the BB is still with my home country sim card to be able to check the BB messenger when I got wifi access. If I swap the sim cards, I will lose the service books in the BB, and it will be downloaded ... Read More
my blackbeery by Hilton
hi guys my phone is baclberry and i bought it from Vodafone Egypt and i try use my libyan sim card but it sounds locked phone so what i have to do and where i can fix my balckberry afriedn told me it is better to update software to be able using ...
Yes , it will work again in Egypt , but you have to ask again , and make sure i had i phone , locked one , i unlocked it in Almadar , costed me 20 Dinar , and i used the iphone in Denmark , Cuba and here about black berry , i'm sure it's the ... Read More
my blackbeery by Hilton
hi guys my phone is baclberry and i bought it from Vodafone Egypt and i try use my libyan sim card but it sounds locked phone so what i have to do and where i can fix my balckberry afriedn told me it is better to update software to be able using ...
Hello There.. I'll take this thread to ask if anyone knows if Almadar or Libyana are providing BlackBerry Service. I know if I put the Local SIM card on the BB (I tried on my Curve 9320 over Yemen and UAE) I'll be able to make/receive phone calls ... Read More
Halo Night! maybe?!
...PS3 night anyone ? Including pizza and beer : )Yep... me, but you have to wait till we arrive to country. Actually playing many titles, but with multiplayer capablities: COD MW2!!!! I hope to find the Green Day Rock Band (out 8th June) Read More
Laptops, electronics bringing-in/out of Libya by mardigarcia
Hello to everyone, I am new in this forum but I have already most of thr topics listed here. I read one topic regarding my interest in knowing Libya's regulation regarding bringing in to Libya laptops and other electronics. But did not mention ...
well, i went to libya from february until april, i brought 2 laptops and 1 ps3 plus my digital camera... No problen at all. I went out and all my stuff is with me. Read More
Want to buy a guitar in Tripoli
amazing=incredible=cheaper than home (venezuela) Read More
Want to buy a guitar in Tripoli
Behind the Four Seasons Hotel there's a bunch of car stereos shops, one of them is a music instruments shop, and I think they have amaaaazing prices. Is better to park your car in the Omar Muktar Av, and then walk overthere, the streets are full and ... Read More
WATER SPORTS by albertdom
Does anyone can help me find out windsurf or any related sport activity in Tripoli? school or instructor would be great!! Thanx in advance Carlos
Si tengo bodyboard... pero aun no estoy mudado a Tripoli, estoy solo de paso viendo la ciudad y evaluando la oferta... cuando haga la mudanza, espero que no se me olviden las chapaletas y la tabla Read More
WATER SPORTS by albertdom
Does anyone can help me find out windsurf or any related sport activity in Tripoli? school or instructor would be great!! Thanx in advance Carlos
Hey, I'm looking info about the waves... I heard someone is practicing bodyboarding. (Epa, yo tambien ando buscando info sobre olas... por ahi escuche alguien que hace bodyboarding.) Read More
Libya Mobile Carriers Details
Hello All, Would be nice to write down here some important details about the mobile companies that exist overthere. Details like: Network type. with/without SIM card. Internet Access Capability. Area Coverage. Price of a mobile line. APN mmmm, ... Read More
Moving Out, Air? or Ship? by Mogul
Hello I am moving to France and was wondering whether anyone had experienced moving things back abroad? I only have about a 150Kg and would prefere moving things by air freight. Thanks in advance for any precious advice! rgds
Maybe you could post here the replies of those companies Read More
Ham/Pork by mp_garcia
Hi all!!, I know I can´t bring booze to Tripoli, but I´m not quite sure about Ham (Iberican). Will I have any problems at the airport? Is it prohibited, or they just don´t eat it? Thanx in advance.
Well, I think that a BIG barbecue with those chorizos will take place for your departure. Read More
Doubts about Libya (for someone new) by Miguel_CTR
Hi to all, First of all, my name is Miguel, i´m portuguese and i´m about to go to Tripoli for a work journey of a year. For my mistakes, please excuse my english, its been awhile since i left the english classes at the school. This is my first ...
Fala Miguel, Me and my wife made an approximation with an excel sheet and gathered data from the forum, and for my old lady and me, 2300 USD (about 2980 Libian Dinars) will be our monthly expense, covering various things from Internet access, ... Read More
Playstation 3 players by Jack3144
Hi guys ! I have a few questions about videogames, hehe ^^ Although I am not a pure geek/nolife, I sometimes enjoy a good virtual game. So is it easy to find PS3 games here in Tripoli ? Is it possible to access the playstation network by internet ...
Hehehe, I'm strong FPS PC player, but Rock Band is nice too on those consoles. What about planning a LAN party with the available XBox's or PS3's or PC? Read More
Women Bathsuit code in public swimming pools / beaches by freakyfingers
Hello, How´s the dress code for women at beaches? 1 piece, 2 pieces (bikins), coveralls bathing suit? My wife is asking if she coulod bring her bathing suit collection for sale.
... who wan com chop oyibo nyash ;):PIs that something like spankin' the sea lion? Thx for the replies. Any name list of those expats/locals beaches?. Read More
Women Bathsuit code in public swimming pools / beaches
Hello, How´s the dress code for women at beaches? 1 piece, 2 pieces (bikins), coveralls bathing suit? My wife is asking if she coulod bring her bathing suit collection for sale. Read More
Some Xtreme Sports in Tripoli? by freakyfingers
Hello All, Any of you know about places for rollerblading over there? What about beaches with waves like for surfing/bodyboarding? I'll be moving over there in few months and, I want to know if I have to pack my gear for distraction (as well my ...
No rails, no grindings, :(, just recreational (forward and sometimes backwards, hehe)?. Thank you for the details about Regatta streets, it's good to know the quaility of the tarmac. I better keep asking things to not being disappointed when I get ... Read More
Some Xtreme Sports in Tripoli?
Hello All, Any of you know about places for rollerblading over there? What about beaches with waves like for surfing/bodyboarding? I'll be moving over there in few months and, I want to know if I have to pack my gear for distraction (as well my ... Read More
Availability of Mestinon®
Hello All, I would like to know the availability of Mestinon® (pyridostigmine bromide, USP) over Tripoli. If anybody knows telephone # or websites for drugstores, please advice me (I'll be transferred over there in few months). Thx Read More
Family Planning and "hot" stuff
But for profilactics is ok, doesn't it? Read More
Family Planning and "hot" stuff
Hello All, Is feasible to find profilactics in Tripoli??, lubricants and any other stuff related to western couples night time fun? Read More
How can I get free calls to the US ? by Libyan Lady
I used to use earthcaller for free Phone calls to the USA but it doesn't work anymore... any ideas ???
Well, the free stuff is no longer anymore. Only the "almost free" things are the trends right now, like Skype for example. I dunno if in Libya Skype is free to use. In Dubai, depending of the ISP, it could be blocked or not. Hope somebody that used ... Read More
Stuid question :D by Palachakh
Just wanted to share the thought... I have noticed lots of western clothes for women being sold in here. So the stupid question is: if so many, means there is a demand? And a more stupid one, just can't help it. There is a lot of lingerie in the ...
Well, in Dubai you can see (or imagine) how they are dressed behind the black dress just looking at the "hot" sandals that they are wearing. Lucky husbands. Read More
Hospital, Clinics, Gyms, drugstores, Internet Access in Lybia?
Dude, blackberry trackball is so annoying that asking seems like a better option for me. By the way,is any search buttom in the blog? Cheers Read More
Hospital, Clinics, Gyms, drugstores, Internet Access in Lybia?
Hello All, Could anyone tell me how's the attention in Hospital/clinics Priv/public? Are there plenty drugstores? What about gyms? Is easy to get internet connection at accomodation? Is it fast enough like to multiplayer gaming? What about LAN ... Read More
English Course and Electronics
Hello, My job is offering me a position at Libya (I don't know exactly where, I wish Tripoli or something). I would like to know if in Tripoli is any English Course available for expats, my wife doesn't know it at all and I would like she to learn ... Read More