Steve
@nosmelc
Welsh expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
17
About me
Welsh
Lives in Manama
Speaks English with smatterings of French, Africaans, Amharic.
Registration: 14 February 2010
Activity
Pirated Softwares by JackRabbit
Hi guys Soon in a few months I will be coming to Libya. I an planning to bring with me my personal collection of softwares I needed for my work. I stored all this programs and softwares i my external hardisk, we can say these softwares are pirated ...
i am also moving to libya at the end of the month furter to the original question if they are checking laptops and portable hardidsks at the airport it will take me a week to get in the country as I have about 500 gig of work and music (so i ... Read More
Single, and Desperately Lonely Aliens by MoEl
My first time as an expat and I think I've observed a phenomenon: there is a load of family-less, lonely, pathetic foreigners desperate for some familiar human contact. Kinda like myself, except that I am slightly luckier and have some relatives ...
I also did a few in lagos (too humid) you end up drinking one too many star beers at Pats Bar. and also in Riyad but the after party aint so good. Read More
Power and plugs- Libya by nosmelc
Advise please I am moving from Bahrain where the power is 230v with 3 pin square (british) plugs. My research says that libya is 127 v and 3 pin round or an italian type is this the case if so things like microwave, TV cd etc. should I leave behind ...
Thanks all great advise. Read More
Golf courses
After reading a whole long diatribe on Blueberries and fresh organic cream! I suppose I should answer my own question and see if someone corrects me. "There are no golf courses in Tripoli" Read More
Power and plugs- Libya by nosmelc
Advise please I am moving from Bahrain where the power is 230v with 3 pin square (british) plugs. My research says that libya is 127 v and 3 pin round or an italian type is this the case if so things like microwave, TV cd etc. should I leave behind ...
thanks guys great help witkepedia is wrong again !!!! how about golf courses??? would have to give the clubs away for peanuts here, will probably have space in the steel box. Read More
Pole Dancing lessons....strictly ladies only by Sandman6
Now then... Any ladies out there interested in taking pole dancing lessons? It'll be a girls only class, very private, no boys invited. Register your interest here or on Desert Dogs.
funny enough the missus and I were discussing that only 2 days ago. I am sure she will be interested but will let you know later we will arrive probably end of May. Read More
Power and plugs- Libya
Advise please I am moving from Bahrain where the power is 230v with 3 pin square (british) plugs. My research says that libya is 127 v and 3 pin round or an italian type is this the case if so things like microwave, TV cd etc. should I leave behind ... Read More
Your favorite place to hang out in Addis Ababa by suave
Dear All, I thought it could be a nice idea if we could share our favorite hangout places in Addis Ababa. I recently visited the newly opened recreation center in Addis around the area commonly known as Bisrate Gabrel (old airport). The place, ...
Definately is a nightclub under Swiss cafe ( a friend works there) and in the centre you mention we usually hang out there when in Addis on Thursday nights at the Jazz bar in the basement after a couple of toots in Wube Beraha on the ground level ... Read More
Your favorite place to hang out in Addis Ababa by suave
Dear All, I thought it could be a nice idea if we could share our favorite hangout places in Addis Ababa. I recently visited the newly opened recreation center in Addis around the area commonly known as Bisrate Gabrel (old airport). The place, ...
And while we are in that area dont forget across the road, for me the best habisha restaraunt I have been to in Ethiopia "heber" (again miss spelt I am sure) and have been to the Black Rose and Limetree also for wifi I like the swiss cafe next to ... Read More
Your favorite place to hang out in Addis Ababa by suave
Dear All, I thought it could be a nice idea if we could share our favorite hangout places in Addis Ababa. I recently visited the newly opened recreation center in Addis around the area commonly known as Bisrate Gabrel (old airport). The place, ...
I spend a lot of time in ethiopia (wife from Addis) for indulgence take a trip to Boston in Bole road for a pukka massage (hot stone is fantastic) and follow that up with the private room (better if the wife is with you) there you have your own ... Read More
South Africa by SouthAfrica
Good Day All i'm a white south african male 33years old, i got a offer to go and work in Ikoyi-nigeria, accomadation & car + driver + medical and then $7000 in my pocket every month, how thus the offer sound? and can any body body tell me how safe ...
Howzit, I worked in Nigeria for almost 3 years 2 years of that stationed in Lagos.Ikoyi is one of the more affluent areas of Lagos go and look on google earth you will see that Lagos in particular the areas you will be in are a series of ... Read More
Ladies African hair salons
Hi ladies (and or guys) if you know about these things! does anyone know if there are ladies salons who are experinced in doing African hair and in particular hair extensions, weaves etc. Normally ethiopian salons do this sort of thing well?? Read More
Anyone living in janzour tourist village?? by roger-barcelona
Dear All, In I few days we will be moved to Janzour Tourist village. Anyone with kids living here? Would be good to know as I think my wife can feel a little lonely...We are young couple with to kids (aged 7 and 4 months...)
To sandman I can see that when my wife and I get to tripoli at the end of the month you will be the man to tell us where to get hot food. Cheers Read More
car rental in Libya by nosmelc
The net isnt much help! can anyone give me an idea if there are long term rental companies in Tripoli similar to Bahrain Dubai etc.? the prices quoted by the normal "holiday rental" type companies is expensive for a long term scenario. and if there ...
Thanks E.J. That does give me an idea. Should be there in a month so next will need to start to look for Villas. Read More
car rental in Libya
The net isnt much help! can anyone give me an idea if there are long term rental companies in Tripoli similar to Bahrain Dubai etc.? the prices quoted by the normal "holiday rental" type companies is expensive for a long term scenario. and if there ... Read More