Laura
@Loopyloo
English expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
33
About me
English
Registration: 06 October 2014
Activity
E-cig/Vape in Bahrain by Pupstarr
Can anyone tell me how to get/buy a vape here in Bahrain? I've seen a few vaping here but too shy to ask them how/where they got it. Thanks!
My husband uses his all the time, we purchased it in England & have had no problems at customs...so far. I didn't even realise they were banned here! Read More
Reporting Dangerous Drivers? by Stakan
Has anyone ever bothered to report dangerous drivers? If so, to whom? The traffic directorate? Also, if so, was it worth it or do they just hang up and forget about it? I get angry at pathetic driving daily. But now someone deliberately tried to ...
It is a shame there is not more done about the poor driving here, people are so impatient and it causes so many unnecessary accidents. Driving far too close is the main issue, there is no need for it, and why do they have to wait until the last ... Read More
Question about the Internet in Bahrain. by JakeJ
Hello everyone! So I've been living here for a while, and I've noticed that Bahrain seems to be a bit behind with the internet in terms of prices and speed, especially with the speed. My question is, in which part of bahrain can I find the ...
Is it possible to get unlimited data, even on contract? It all seems to be capped! We have about 15 devices between us all, 2 of which will be for gaming, so need as fast & as much as we can. Been looking into them all & it just seems so ... Read More
Currency exchange by Loopyloo
Hi everyone, What is the best way to exchange our £'s to BD's? How could we get the best exchange rate? TIA xx
Thanks everyone! We opened a HSBC account for that reason, as heard we would be able to transfer money for free, but we have not been successful in opening an account here, we will try again by phoning the international banking team, thank you. Read More
Currency exchange by Loopyloo
Hi everyone, What is the best way to exchange our £'s to BD's? How could we get the best exchange rate? TIA xx
Thank you Mummy T. We plan to be staying (if all goes well) and thinking along the lines of what you suggested, keep our money here in the UK, but obviously we will need some to keep us going for time being. We will have some BD's with us, but ... Read More
Currency exchange by Loopyloo
Hi everyone, What is the best way to exchange our £'s to BD's? How could we get the best exchange rate? TIA xx
Thank you logicalindian. Our money is currently in the bank in the UK, we fly out tomorrow and wondered what our best way of exchanging the money was; through a broker, the bank, bureau De change or any other methods we hadn't explored yet, ... Read More
Currency exchange
Hi everyone, What is the best way to exchange our £'s to BD's? How could we get the best exchange rate? TIA xx Read More
XBOX live
Hi all, Could anyone help...is it possible to have Xbox live in Bahrain? TIA xx Read More
Budayia by Loopyloo
Is Budayia a safe place to live? Do many expats live there? Or is it best to avoid this area at the moment? TIA xx
Thanks brightonguy, we are just trying to get an idea of areas at the moment, I know it will be dependent on which school we get in to, but it's good to have some idea. I've seen a few nice compounds in Budayia, which is why I asked, ... Read More
Budayia
Is Budayia a safe place to live? Do many expats live there? Or is it best to avoid this area at the moment? TIA xx Read More
Tough New Traffic Laws "You Have Been Warned" by jazzy851
"You Have Been Warned" was on the front of the GDN newpaper this morning. When i read it, i thought to myself, this was needed long time back. But i guess, its never too late. I wonder whether it made a difference today. Did anyone ...
I was really hoping these new laws were going to be fully enforced, especially by April when I move over, but you are not filling me with much hope anymore lol. I'm so worried about driving over there, and usually driving doesn't bother me ... Read More
Which compound?? by Js-mom
Hi can anyone offer me some advise regarding which compound to choose. My husband is looking at 2 villas one in the Grove and the other in Salman homes both in Hamalah. They both look lovely but am just wondering if anyone lives in either of these ...
Coryn.hellewell@cbre.com This is Coryn's email address for the grove Read More