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
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
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
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
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
Lots of valuable info. I am about to transfer from Bahrain to Libya and I have a 2007 Pajero sport the top of the range 3 door 3.8l V^ I have only done 50 k km and hate to sell it. Can anyone confirm as mentioned in a previous post if there is in ... 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.
Yo Sandman6 how now! from recolection of pidgin wan com chop=want to eat, oyibo =westerner nyash=?? 3 years in magic Lagos and thats all I remember. I am trying to find out what expat women are supposed to wear outside? is my wife allowed to wear ... Read More