mp_garcia
Libyan expat in Brazil
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About me
Libyan
Lives in Brasilia
Speaks portuguese, spanish, english
Registration: 07 December 2009
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
No problem, I´ve done the process a year ago for my wife... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
I´m not sure if a church marriage is enough for the permanent visa, I guess you will need your translated marriage certificate in order to ask for the Brazilian VISA... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
[img align=L]http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpg[/img]A Gringo’s Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn’t find ...
You should ask the Team to stick this post! I should do the same for the Spanish forum, I´m bored of reading the same quastions over and over... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
By the way, if you don´t have a visa issued from the Embassy saying you will be doing your permanent visa in Brazil, the Airline will force you to buy a round trip... just in case you were thinking about buying a one way ticket.... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
Once you go to the Policia Federal with your marriage certificate and all the rest of documents they will give you a paper saying you are "in process", this is enough to stay in Brazil legally. The police came to our house around 3 months after that ... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
You should first take your marriage certificate to the Brazilian Embassy in London, they will give you a paper saying that you can get a Brazilian Marriage Certificate when you arrive in Brasil. Once you do that you will have to ask for a Spouse ... Read More
Moving to Sao Paulo from England, visas, friends, fears, hopes by slyfitness
hi people... i have joined this website for some advice about visas, moving and looking to find english speaking friends in sao paulo santos... i am from england and moving to santos with my girlfriend on a stable union visa, i have found the ...
Hi wjwoodward, I know you are just relating your experience, actually your advices are very usefull. My bank is actually afiliated to Santander, but before moving back to Brazil I used to come for vacation before Santander was even thinking about ... Read More
Moving to Sao Paulo from England, visas, friends, fears, hopes by slyfitness
hi people... i have joined this website for some advice about visas, moving and looking to find english speaking friends in sao paulo santos... i am from england and moving to santos with my girlfriend on a stable union visa, i have found the ...
Hello, Money???? Leave most of it back in England, safe in the bank. If you don't already have an account at HSBC Bank, open one and deposit your money there. You will then have the advantage of being able to use any of the HSBC (or affiliated ... Read More
Receiving Satellite English TV Channels by MKubba
Hallo Can anyone help in suggesting how would I receive English language satellite TV channels in central Brazil (Goiania)? I checked on the main providers Eutelsat and Hotbird, but they did not beam any such channels to Brazil
I guess you can have a parabolic antenna pointed to major sattelites, what you should check is which sattelites are available for each diameter of antenna. I´m quite sure you will need a big dish to get US or Europe sattelites... Read More
(CREA) Brazilian Architecture licence with an American College Degree
Let me see if I understood... Do you have a degree in Architecture? Or do you have a degree in something else with a Master´s Degreee in Architecture? If you have the Architecture degree you will have to translate everything (Diploma and Programm) ... Read More
Advice needed - moving to Americana Brazil by t49zero
Hello, I am seeking some advice and input. I will explain the details of my situation and try to keep it as brief as possible. I am considering moving to be with my girlfriend in Americana, Brazil. We met when she lived in the US for 8 years, ...
The beer is awfull????? Just don´t drink Schincariol... Read More
Saquarena Area by Sea Angel
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew about Saquarena - Itauna Beach area. Is it a good safe area to live?
Ask me as many questions as you want!!! To find a non expensive hotel in a nice area in Rio is quite a task!!! I would recommend decolar.com.br. Prices in Zona Sul might be around 150USD... Read More
Saquarena Area by Sea Angel
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew about Saquarena - Itauna Beach area. Is it a good safe area to live?
Hi, I talked to a friend and he gave me 2 webpages: moraiscunha.com.br (real state office) zap.com.br (newspaper classifields) The problem is that everything is in Portuguese... Good luck! Read More
Saquarena Area by Sea Angel
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew about Saquarena - Itauna Beach area. Is it a good safe area to live?
Do you know exactly where will your husband work? That might be very important in order to choose a place to live, traffic can be a nightmare... Read More
Saquarena Area by Sea Angel
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew about Saquarena - Itauna Beach area. Is it a good safe area to live?
There are only a few areas inside Copacabana that are ok. Ipanema is the following beach, much more expensive, but safer. After Ipanema is Leblon, which is the best part of Rio for living, in my opinion. Jardin Botanico and Lagoa are also very nice. ... Read More
Saquarena Area by Sea Angel
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew about Saquarena - Itauna Beach area. Is it a good safe area to live?
Hi Sea Angel, from what I know Saquarema is a nice place, but if your husband will be working in Rio (capital) it might be a long drive... Cheers! Read More
Moving to Goiania by missusjessus
Hello everyone! My husband is originally from Goiania and I am American. We are planning to move there with our son sometime by the end of 2010 My question is Are there ANY Americans in Goiania? More specifically women. I don't speak any ...
Well, I shipped from Madrid to Brasilia, the agent made the arrangements only in Spain, I was the one going to the customs in Brasilia, I paid someting like 30US to get my stuff from there and it was a very simple process since I was living abroad ... Read More
Advice needed - moving to Americana Brazil by t49zero
Hello, I am seeking some advice and input. I will explain the details of my situation and try to keep it as brief as possible. I am considering moving to be with my girlfriend in Americana, Brazil. We met when she lived in the US for 8 years, ...
Hi, I´m brazilian and my wife is Spanish, we came back to Brasil and she entered the country as a tourist, we asked for her permanent VISA as my wife and she got the "protocolo" at the same day, this means she is living legally and can even work ... Read More
Moving to Goiania by missusjessus
Hello everyone! My husband is originally from Goiania and I am American. We are planning to move there with our son sometime by the end of 2010 My question is Are there ANY Americans in Goiania? More specifically women. I don't speak any ...
By the way, furniture is extremely expensive, so I´d suggest to check the shipping, at least the stuff you like the most... I payed 4,11 euros per kilo to ship some of our stuff from Madrid to Brasilia... Read More
Moving to Goiania by missusjessus
Hello everyone! My husband is originally from Goiania and I am American. We are planning to move there with our son sometime by the end of 2010 My question is Are there ANY Americans in Goiania? More specifically women. I don't speak any ...
Goiania is definately a small cosmopolitan city I guess you will not have problems at all... Read More
Moving from Norway to Rio De Janeiro with family by ChristinaSandefjord
We are wondering about moving to Rio De Janeiro from Norway with 3 children. Age 8, 16, 17 years old. They are all use to live abroad. We lived in India from 2006-2008. I need som help please! * Good International school where other expat children ...
Do not listen to this last guy, Rio can be a wonderfull place to live once you get used to it, and yes violence is there, that´s why you have to be carefull and choose a nbice neighborhood to live, I have plenty of friends there and they love it... ... 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 ...
The posts scared the shit out of her... for sure... ;-) Read More
Relocation
Hey Stuart!!! I´ll probably leave by the end of december, hopefully!!! Read More
Relocation
Hi all, can anyone suggest me a relocation company besides IMS and Aramex? Thanx! Read More
Satellite dish and installation by Clansman
Trawled the forum (I am sure there was an entry a good while back on this but couldn't find it) anyway, a friend of mine is looking for a good reliable source for purchasing and installing a Sat dish (no idea what size, but will ask). Any ...
I had one installing mine to Astra and everything went fine, gotta check with the guys here in my company to see who has the contact. I'll get back soon! Read More
Learning Arabic in Tripoli by Albathegreat
Can any one give me Information of classes held in Tripoli for learning Arabic, have the basics but would like to learn more. English speaker, any info will be appreciated Regards Geo
Hi! There are arabic lessons in Tripoli: aletc-libya.com 3 times a week, from 6pm to 8pm. John.What a crapy webpage! How are they able to get students with such a rubbish presentation????? Read More
15Gb is the new balance? by mp_garcia
Hi all, I've just charged my internet and my balance is 15Gb, does anyone knows if this is new? Forever? Or just this month? Thanx!
I've just chacked the LTT webpage and it says 15Gb, good news! Read More
15Gb is the new balance?
Hi all, I've just charged my internet and my balance is 15Gb, does anyone knows if this is new? Forever? Or just this month? Thanx! Read More
Why don't they use the baby chair???? by mp_garcia
Can anyone explain to me why parents/adults do not use the baby chairs for their children while driving? The other day I saw a girl seated on the car window, with her body outside the car, on the drivers side and we were in 11 of June!!!! Don't ...
Shiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!! That's a very scary story, I better be extra carefull when I see such things and stay away... Read More
Why don't they use the baby chair????
Can anyone explain to me why parents/adults do not use the baby chairs for their children while driving? The other day I saw a girl seated on the car window, with her body outside the car, on the drivers side and we were in 11 of June!!!! Don't ... Read More
What type of car to purchase for driving around in Tripoli, Libya? by Astonished
I am looking for a new car to purchase in Tripoli, and maybe someone can help me here to recommend the right one. As I've seen alot of cars on the road mainly from the Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Hyundai, and KIA brands. I am not really a german car ...
A Panzer, or Abrahams... :-) For that money you can get a new Santa Fe, or a Tucson (saving 5000). Read More
What type of car to purchase for driving around in Tripoli, Libya? by Astonished
I am looking for a new car to purchase in Tripoli, and maybe someone can help me here to recommend the right one. As I've seen alot of cars on the road mainly from the Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Hyundai, and KIA brands. I am not really a german car ...
A tank would be your best option... Read More
English classes
:-) We already have a contact with some friends, but it´s always good to check all options! I´ll let you know! By the way, is she staying at home while you work? Cheeers!!! Read More
English classes
Hi all, I know there were some posts about this matter but I´d like to know if anyone can suggest me an english teacher for my spanish speaking wife, we were thinking about private classes maybe with other 2 friends. Has anyone been doing something ... Read More
IKEA furniture in Libya by hotmani
hello every one, i am new to the blog, i am local and just got back to live in libya after some years in dubai, i am thinking about opening a furniture shop that sells IKEA product but still thinking over and over again,i allready mad a research on ...
I would by Ikea if they had a similar price to Europe (Spain). Read More
Vueling Airlines
Vueling is pretty ok if of course, you accept the previous conditions that Sandman mentioned. Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I´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.
Hi ieee, I had seen the web, but it´s not specified for how long is the subscription... Someone first said 3 months, but it seems it´s only 1. Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I´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.
Can anyone confirm that these prices 160 usb, 260 Router, are for the device and 3 months of subscription? Read More
Spanish/portuguese speaking women...
Hi all!! My wife is coming soon and since she doesn´t speak english I´m trying to find people that she can have a conversation or someone to meet while I´m working. We have a 1 year baby and they will have a lot of free time. She´s spanish but can ... Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I´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´ve been to Sigma... no echolife available... Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I´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´ve just checked the 2 places and it´s not available... I guess it´s an strategy for people to buy the crapy one cause they have a lot of them... Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I´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.
Thanx Clansman, I´ll definately try that cause the dealers I´ve spoken to told me that they won´t have the Echolife for maybe the next 2 months!!!! Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I´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. Read More
Any update on Internet download limit?
I`ve been reading the posts about internet connection and I wonder if there`s any news about this issue. Can the limit of 10Gb really be bypassed? Only with the dongle? Some people say if you don´t change the password you`re free, others say this is ... Read More
Looking for any type of housing for a single person.... by nwa999
I'm single and working here in Tripoli. I trying to move out from my company housing where I live with my boss....shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. But I can't find any small flat or whatever here in libya. Does anyone know if there's any studio or one bedroom ...
I've just read my post and I saw I wrote "she" while I wanted to say "he", in other words, what the hell is this "bugging character" trying to say with these bloody posts? As you can see, nobody likes your posts, I guess you should do a favor to ... Read More
Looking for any type of housing for a single person.... by nwa999
I'm single and working here in Tripoli. I trying to move out from my company housing where I live with my boss....shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. But I can't find any small flat or whatever here in libya. Does anyone know if there's any studio or one bedroom ...
It´s the face of: "what the hell is she talking about?" The flat is in Ayn Zara, near the University, tomorrow when I get to work I´ll get his number cause I just realized I do not have it... Cheers! Read More
Looking for any type of housing for a single person.... by nwa999
I'm single and working here in Tripoli. I trying to move out from my company housing where I live with my boss....shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. But I can't find any small flat or whatever here in libya. Does anyone know if there's any studio or one bedroom ...
Well, I did find a decent accommodation for less than 1000LD, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and a 60m2 living room... If you want I can give you my agents number... Read More
Conteiner Shipment
Hi all, I´ll probably be shipping a container from Spain and since I´ll not use all the space available, I wonder if anyone want to share it. Mariano 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 ...
Hi mates!! I deeply apologize for not being there, I made a confusion with the time and messed up the hole thing. Sorry Cengiz, we finally couldn`t make it it time!!! 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 ...
I assume it´s confirmed, right? 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 ...
Niiice to hear that, I´ll probably in with Chris. Cheers! 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
There`s a post about Kitesurfing... I guess the beach is somewhere in Janzour... Read More
help with visa for partner by meego33
hello, i have been offered a job in libya and intend to bring my unmarried partner. i really need help on how to do this. we are heterosexual, should i aim to get her in on a tourist visa (in which case tours are super-costly) or as a spouse - not ...
mmmm, sorry, I wish I knew him!!! Read More
help with visa for partner by meego33
hello, i have been offered a job in libya and intend to bring my unmarried partner. i really need help on how to do this. we are heterosexual, should i aim to get her in on a tourist visa (in which case tours are super-costly) or as a spouse - not ...
I know its not possible to do it. But I also know people who did it... So the answer is... It´s possible if you know the right person... Read More
mobile phone prices Tripoli by bayburlu
Hello, i will come to libya at the end of april. I want to ask if anybody know or can check prices for several mobile phones in Libya. Nokia N97 mini Nokia E75 Nokia X6 Nokia N900 If anybody can check the price for this 4 phones it will be very ...
It will probably be cheaper in Munchen... Read More
Any new about visas for Schengen countries? by mp_garcia
Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano
One question, mp_garcia you dont need a tourist visa to go? does that mean you can travel to libya without a visa anytime?What a strange conclusion... I didn´t say that... Read More
Any new about visas for Schengen countries? by mp_garcia
Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano
It´s the headline of the Libyan Post... and TV and Radio are also giving the news... Read More
Any new about visas for Schengen countries? by mp_garcia
Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano
Hehehehehe, you´re free to travel Tonito!!! I won´t need to get a tourst visa on my brazilian passport!!! Money saved! Read More
Any new about visas for Schengen countries? by mp_garcia
Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano
Thanx Sandman, I´ve been following some news and it seems that the Swiss have done their part, now it´s up to Libya. There are some solid rumors that this will be solved on 4/5 of April, but as always, these are only rumors. Read More
Any new about visas for Schengen countries?
Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano Read More
Travel agencies/ Tourist visa
Yes, I finally found someone, thanx! Read More
Learn arabic by Jaime.to
Does anyone know if there is any place to learn arabic? Like a language school I mean.
Hi, can we gather all the info here? I mean, please put all the phones and prices you know so we can figure it out the best option, I´m interested with a co-worker to learn arabic... Thanx Mariano 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 ...
It was great! I´ll be glad to repeat 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 ...
I´m in with a co-worker!!! Read More
Travel agencies/ Tourist visa
Hi, can anyone recommend me an english speaking travel agency in order to arrange a tourist visa? Or a agent that can do this kind of paper work? Thanx in advance. Mariano Read More
Schengen status latest??? by AAAfrica
Anyone heard anymore about what the next move will be with the visa status? Thanks
Same day my boss arrived, this Dutch guy who is the MANAGER OF TRIPOLI`S AIRPORT, was turned back... incredible hum? Read More
Schengen status latest??? by AAAfrica
Anyone heard anymore about what the next move will be with the visa status? Thanks
So, no more news about the issue? Experiences? Co-workers experiences? I had my German boss with resident visa and "engineer" turned over on the airport on march 3rd. I´m supposed to go to Madrid around april 4. Does anybody knows if you can have ... Read More
Libya: X Things I Hate About You by ExpatLibyan
Let us call a spade a spade. Libya sucks! Well... sucks most of the time... I am constantly coming up against things that frustrate, annoy, and anger me to the point where I consider my options. Of course there are those moments that make it all ...
I almost forgot... The bloody internet speed!! Sometimes I feel I´m in the mid 90s with my 14400bps modem!!!! Read More
Libya: X Things I Hate About You by ExpatLibyan
Let us call a spade a spade. Libya sucks! Well... sucks most of the time... I am constantly coming up against things that frustrate, annoy, and anger me to the point where I consider my options. Of course there are those moments that make it all ...
I agree with Clansman, there are lots of annoying things in Tripoli, but that doesn´t mean we hate it!! I´m sure there are things anyone would hate in Madrid and in Brasilia (my home cities) but that doesn´t mean I would be angry about hearing it. A ... Read More
Libya: X Things I Hate About You by ExpatLibyan
Let us call a spade a spade. Libya sucks! Well... sucks most of the time... I am constantly coming up against things that frustrate, annoy, and anger me to the point where I consider my options. Of course there are those moments that make it all ...
same as ExpatLibyan, but changing driving for taxi drivers.... Read More
Living in Tripoli´s city center by mp_garcia
Hi!! From what I´ve seen till now, the place that I liked the most (for non car owner) is the city center. It actually looks like a real city, and not just roads, sand and houses... My question is, which are the "cons" of living there, despite the ...
I guess I need to take another look at the Janzour area, I know there are two diferent parts but I just went there at night to a, believe it or not, a small party... Read More
Living in Tripoli´s city center by mp_garcia
Hi!! From what I´ve seen till now, the place that I liked the most (for non car owner) is the city center. It actually looks like a real city, and not just roads, sand and houses... My question is, which are the "cons" of living there, despite the ...
mmmmm, that´s also important to have in mind... Read More
Living in Tripoli´s city center by mp_garcia
Hi!! From what I´ve seen till now, the place that I liked the most (for non car owner) is the city center. It actually looks like a real city, and not just roads, sand and houses... My question is, which are the "cons" of living there, despite the ...
Thanx Clansman, this is a good input. I would still have the driver to take me to work, but at night and on holidays I have no car, and living close to the center would be nice for those days... I might try to negociate with my company to change my ... Read More
Living in Tripoli´s city center
Hi!! From what I´ve seen till now, the place that I liked the most (for non car owner) is the city center. It actually looks like a real city, and not just roads, sand and houses... My question is, which are the "cons" of living there, despite the ... 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 ...
Jejejeje, cool Sandman, I´ll print those maps to have those spots located... Brazilian meat? That would be fantastic since I´m... brazilian!!! 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 ...
Any tips on where to buy meat? Not on this bad looking slaughter houses... Maybe the big blue supermarket? Or is there any decent meat shops? Thanx mariano 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 ...
I check regularly whatson libya, they have suggestions, but in general people who post, have never been to those places, that´s why I posted this thread, to have 1st person experiences exposed. I´ll check the lookoutlibya site. 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 ...
Great.. the only place I´ve been is to Cafe Casa, but I guess that´s pretty well known. Good coffe thought!!!! Read More
Where to go / What to do tips
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 ... Read More
Children friendly locations. by mp_garcia
Hi to all! I´ll soon have to look for an apartment for the family to come (wife & baby), and I´m loooking for children friendly locations to live. I was told Janzour was a good place but I went by yesterday and saw no difference with other parts of ...
Hahahahaha, I`ve sent somo CV to companies in Manchester! I´m glad I had no answer! I guess I´ll just wait and try to negociate with my company, cause from what I´ve seen and heard, most of the places are the same here in Tripoli. Thanx for the ... Read More
Children friendly locations. by mp_garcia
Hi to all! I´ll soon have to look for an apartment for the family to come (wife & baby), and I´m loooking for children friendly locations to live. I was told Janzour was a good place but I went by yesterday and saw no difference with other parts of ...
Don´t think we can afford that, nor the company will provide it. I was thinking about a 2/3 bedroom apartment. Read More
Children friendly locations. by mp_garcia
Hi to all! I´ll soon have to look for an apartment for the family to come (wife & baby), and I´m loooking for children friendly locations to live. I was told Janzour was a good place but I went by yesterday and saw no difference with other parts of ...
Thanx for info Sandman. Siraj... I´ll have to take a look at that. To tell you the truth we might have two possibilities, one is that the company find a decent accomodationn for us, but it will be probably near my work. Second is that they help me ... Read More
Children friendly locations.
Hi to all! I´ll soon have to look for an apartment for the family to come (wife & baby), and I´m loooking for children friendly locations to live. I was told Janzour was a good place but I went by yesterday and saw no difference with other parts of ... Read More
Libya tightens visa rules for Europeans....( Now its Europe) by Vaheed
TRIPOLI Libya plans to tighten its visa rules for citizens of some European countries in retaliation for its own citizens being denied European visas, a senior official said on Thursday. The move -- which he said would come into force "in a few ...
I've heard that if you arrive with a "Schengen" passport but have the word "engineer" in your visa, you'll get in. Apparently they're getting a bit low on personnel out in the field. :rolleyes::lol: Doh!I´ve heard the same thing... Read More
Visa issues for Europeans???? Any news from anywhere??? by Siddiqui
Someone just posted on Linked In that the Libyan government has stopped visas for all europeans except UK nationals as of yesterday 14/2. Does anyone else have any information on this? Is it correct or just rumours?
Thanx thanx!!! I think this situation can´t last long, I mean it´s nonsense. I hope that soon it can be solved, of course I won´t say a word about this to Mrs Garcia, don´t want her to freak out!!!! Read More
Visa issues for Europeans???? Any news from anywhere??? by Siddiqui
Someone just posted on Linked In that the Libyan government has stopped visas for all europeans except UK nationals as of yesterday 14/2. Does anyone else have any information on this? Is it correct or just rumours?
Thanx mates!!!:D I arrived on saturday, just one day before all this s***. I guess I was lucky... I couldn´t imagine myself waiting too much in that bloody airport!!! Read More
Visa issues for Europeans???? Any news from anywhere??? by Siddiqui
Someone just posted on Linked In that the Libyan government has stopped visas for all europeans except UK nationals as of yesterday 14/2. Does anyone else have any information on this? Is it correct or just rumours?
Totally agree with Clansman... By the way, I´m finally in Tripoli... 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.
I know of people who have brought pork back (and quite a bit). They didn't have any problems at customs. I think they're only really after alcohol.mmmmmm, I might try to bring at lest half of it... Read More
Ham/Pork
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. 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 ...
Hi guys!! Do you know if we need a SAI or stabilizer for plugging the consoles to the outlet? Surge protection maybe? Thanx! 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 ...
No luck here.. a PS3, a XBOX and I´m a Wii player... We better rotate roles!!! ;-) Read More
Nespresso cafe and post services (shipping from abroad) by JuliusCaesar
Hi All, I'm an expresso fan. Does any one know if Nespresso available in Tripoli? Is it possible to receive post packages from abroad (Europe), for instance online shop products? Are does it work the post service? Regards, Cmf
Wow!!! I had the same question, but with Tassimo coffee... Read More
Cost of heathcare
Thanx Sandman, I still have no idea of which provider I have, I guess I´ll have to wait to get to Tripoli and find out this kind of thing. I´ve been looking to a Global insurance that reimburses me with all my medical expenses, like a travel/student ... Read More
Cost of heathcare
Hi all. I have my healthcare covered by the company, but I intendo to bring my wife and 8months baby later, does anyone know the cost of basic heathcare for both? I´ve contacted some clinics in Tripoli by email, but they just don´t answer ... Read More
Skyping from Europe to a Libyan mobile
Thanx, AAAfrica, I´ve just discovered I had a wrong number... I´ll try again with the right one! Read More