ann1000
Scottish expat in Libya
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29
About me
Scottish
Lives in tripoli
Registration: 06 March 2010
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 ...
best to look on daleal.com or libyan key website Read More
working, childcare and family life!!
Hello fellow Scots lady, School for your little one would finish around 3 and the schools offer a bus service to drop her off 2 your house. Live in maids are an option or there's many Ghanians that would work daily eg 7-6pm. Live in maids can be ... Read More
Link to open youtube by hamid2010
hey with this link u can open youtube excellentunblock.info cheers
yes www excellent unblock works but now youtube is unbelievably slow that i give up on using it. can i double check,the dns doesn't work with wimax? Read More
Activities for girls by bluejay
I have two girls, 9 and 10, who want to get involved in some sport activities. Any girls' soccer teams or swimming lessons to be had? Also looking for a violin teacher. I would love to hear about any other activities for kids this age in Tripoli. ...
international school has tae kwon do which i think is open 2 anyone.don't know day,so not much use....can enquire Read More
Travel with privete car outside Libya by vozdovac
I have my private car with blue square on plates and want to go in Tunisia with it. What is needed to do it and is it better to just pay someone to drive me to Djerba?
it's all done at the border and can take quite a bit of time.....I would worry not to see the money again......mmmmm???I think using an embassy car, if u know someone, is one way round it......or getting a taxi! Read More
Travel with privete car outside Libya by vozdovac
I have my private car with blue square on plates and want to go in Tunisia with it. What is needed to do it and is it better to just pay someone to drive me to Djerba?
yes,you have 2 lay down a deposit worth the value of your car. in some cases, if u r lucky, at least 600lyd. wouldnt do it....better off with taxi. I havent done it personally but this is recent info from someone that works on the border Read More
Nurseries in Tripoli by Evie
Hi all I may be movig to Tripoli with my small family within the next few weeks. I have searched for nurseries online and do not seem to find any international nurseries that will accept 1- year olds. Any help, ideas please?! E
I have researched this in detail! As someone said from age 4 onwards is fine but pre-school is more difficult. Little Nomads seems to have a very good reputation however there is a constant waiting list and they don't accept children age 3 and up. ... Read More
British Teacher looking for job, anyone can advise & help by Sarahl55
Hi am sarah, british teacher from London. Looking for job in Tripoli. anyone got any kind of advice that can be useful to me please? write to me Regards Sarah
contact international school tripoli, they are recruiting for next school year. E-mail the principal direct. Get his e-mail adress off the website.good luck Read More
Sour Cream
think i saw it a while ago in souk habub...dome supermarket.its behind gurgi,outside has some kiddies amusement toys. Read More
just found this site
I think it takes time to get used to living in Libya. It is obviously very different from the US and you will find many things difficult here. I assume you will also have your boyf's family to deal with here which in itself can be hard going! I ... Read More
looking for a nursery/playgroup for my 3 yr old by ann1000
Hello Looking for a nursery/playschool preferably near saraj,gargarish area. Preferably english and arabic speaking. International school is a bit 2 expensive, so looking for something cheaper than this. Many thanks
Thanks California. I will more than likely go with little angels. Not much of a choice out there. It seemed ok though. Found out yesterday about two more nurseries so will view them first. They are Planet Kids and a school called 'The Silvium'. ... Read More
looking for a nursery/playgroup for my 3 yr old by ann1000
Hello Looking for a nursery/playschool preferably near saraj,gargarish area. Preferably english and arabic speaking. International school is a bit 2 expensive, so looking for something cheaper than this. Many thanks
Any other suggestions?! Went nursery hunting again 2day. Little Angels seems ok but its about to move premises so will need 2 look at it again in a few weeks once it moves. I have heard of a new nursery opeining in Saraj...English and Arabic? ... Read More
Schools in Tripoli by Pippa
I may be about to move to Tripoli from Oman and am interested in finding out about the schools available there. My children are 12, 8 and 5. Secondary school is my main concern, are there any decent schools for 12 year olds?? We are in the IB or ...
Hi there, Your best and near enough only option is Gems school, Tripoli International School. Its currently the British system however Secondary will be changing next year,I think, to IB. Its got quite a mix of nationalities however its got quite ... Read More
Looking for advice on childcare by Momx3children
Hi, My husband and I will be moving to Libya with his work in the next 6 months. I have two small children and by the time I arrive I will have a newborn. Can someone tell me if is is easy to get a nanny in Libya, what the process is, average ...
If it's just a nanny you need it is possible to get them but its generally by word of mouth. I know other ex-pats that have used the church as a way of getting ghanian nannies. It's just your luck. We have found it very difficult to get ... Read More
shopping mall by anupm
Hi members can any one tell me the no. and the places where shopping malls are available at tripoli thanks
The shops in souk thuthalta mall in my opinion arent very good! Its the typical libyan shops that are evertywhere but more pricey! If you wanted branded goods, as someone else said Gargarish is best-bhs, marks and spencer, monsoon and new is Next ... Read More
Learn arabic by Jaime.to
Does anyone know if there is any place to learn arabic? Like a language school I mean.
I think hiring a teacher is a good option. Learning local libyan arabic is a good option as the words are quite different from classical. You can tailor the course to your needs. At GEMS school they split the cost between how many attend so ... Read More
newbie communications question by LibyanJag
Hello. I'm heading out to Libya v. soon and while I plan to use skype in the long term to stay in touch with the folks back home, I wonder what are the best options when I arrive at first and probably won't have an internet connection up and ...
yeah best getting an almadar /libyana sim card. I HAD MY FIRST CAN OF IRN BRU YESTERDAY!!IT WAS 1.25LYD FOR A CAN. It was at Saraj roundabout near the gems school in the small supermarket next to the small toy shop. yay!! Read More
looking for a nursery/playgroup for my 3 yr old by ann1000
Hello Looking for a nursery/playschool preferably near saraj,gargarish area. Preferably english and arabic speaking. International school is a bit 2 expensive, so looking for something cheaper than this. Many thanks
thanks palachakh.yeah did see the nursery in Dahra on this forum but 2 far. I looked around 4 libyan nurseries that were supposedly english and arabic around gargarish/siya hiya area but wasn't 2 impressed. will maybe just drive around and see what ... Read More
looking for a nursery/playgroup for my 3 yr old by ann1000
Hello Looking for a nursery/playschool preferably near saraj,gargarish area. Preferably english and arabic speaking. International school is a bit 2 expensive, so looking for something cheaper than this. Many thanks
website is bright,colourful and photos (of the nursery and activities) look good......don't really care where the website was made!! Any other playgroup suggestions? Many thanks Read More
looking for a nursery/playgroup for my 3 yr old by ann1000
Hello Looking for a nursery/playschool preferably near saraj,gargarish area. Preferably english and arabic speaking. International school is a bit 2 expensive, so looking for something cheaper than this. Many thanks
hi there, did a search on past threads but can't see too much. Little Nomads is full, Nonna is too far(Bin Ashour) and Little Angels is one I am going to see. Website looks quite nice,it is relocating though from what I hear. Any others in ... Read More
looking for a nursery/playgroup for my 3 yr old
Hello Looking for a nursery/playschool preferably near saraj,gargarish area. Preferably english and arabic speaking. International school is a bit 2 expensive, so looking for something cheaper than this. Many thanks Read More
How easy is it to find a property to rent in Libya?
Hello all Doing a bit of research here! How easy is it to find accomodation to let in Tripoli? Do you usually leave it to the company you work for to find something? Where do you go to look.....janzour, real estate office, internet....?? Do you ... Read More
Tripoli International School by ibngabal
Dear All, 1Q I have emailed Triploi International School to have the details of the fees and asking also about the transportation; do they have transportation that reaches any area in Tripoli. I have received no reply. Any one can help please to ...
hello Not 2 sure about the fees but google doniaelibdaa. this is an alternative name for the school. you will get a phone number there, website is under construction. Read More