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Anglo-Libyan - A Libyan man living in the UK, who regularly observes topics pertinent to Libya.
Birding for a Lark - An English teacher and amateur bird watcher who travels with his Berber guide, driver and friend, Ibrahim, across Libya birding.
Haderza - The Happenings of a Western Woman's Small Times in Tripoli - Originally from Germany, this blogger moved to Libya in 2008 with her (Libyan) husband after living in the UK for 11 years. Provides insight for expats who are limited in their access to Libyan society.
KhadijaTeri - American woman who is married to a Libyan and has raised her children in Libya. Fascinating insights into the full cultural experience!
The Wrigs in Libya - Canadian family living and working in Benghazi, Libya.
Travelling Tonito’s adventures in the Sahara - A member of the Look Out Libya team, Tonito is a Portuguese South African who is on his third stint overseas, having lived in London, Abu Dhabi and now Tripoli. Always entertaining and full of life, follow his journey as he embraces life in Libya.
We Are Food - A member of our editorial team, the We Are Food blog is the work of Sarah Elmusrati,who journals the story of Libyan food culture. Always well researched and fascinating to read, you’ll love this insight into Libyan life both from days gone by and modern day.
Car hire
Employment
Jobs.ly - Very easy to use and well set out website listing positions available in Libya. Access the site as a jobseeker or as a company looking to employ. Site is set up in English.
New Job in Libya - Register as a job seeker or as an employer.
Galleries
Groups
Expat Moms in Libya - A support group for expatriate mothers living in Libya which is for members only.
Tripoli Women’s Group - This is a group set up by an American newcomer, via the meetup.com website. It is free to join and the group welcomes all expat women living in Tripoli or those in regional Libya who travel to Tripoli. A perfect way to make a face to face connection when you first arrive.
Health
Medilink International, Tripoli - GP surgeries, routine medical care, accident and emergency services. Their brochure may be downloaded.
Hotels
Radisson Blu Al Mahary Hotel Tripoli
Sheraton 4 Points Hotel Tripoli
Housing
Soog Libya - For sales and rental properties in Libya
Media (Libya in the media)
Libya - putting ancient ruins into a contemporary perspective, Guardian, UK, Nov 2010.
News
The Tripoli Post - The Libyan government's English-language newspaper. Easier to look on their website than go downtown in search of a copy.
Pets
Libya Pet Vet - Information on how to import and export pets, where to get supplies and where to find a vet. Excellent maps and photos to help you find places.
Reference
Libya Yellow Pages - Of limited use but it could help you out. As an example, there are 16 coffee shops listed but only one of them is in Tripoli.
Restaurants
Schools
The American School of Tripoli
The International School Tripoli (IST)
The French School (Ecole de la Communaute Francaise)
Tripoli International School (TIS)
Sports/Recreation
Institut Culturel Francais de Tripoli
Life Fitness (Facebook Group) - A sports store offering a significant range of gymnasium equipment for the personal gym.
Scuba Libya (main website) - A diving centre based in Janzour, Tripoli.
Scuba Libya (Facebook Group) - A diving centre based in Janzour, Tripoli.
Technology
Techno Libya - The latest for computer and internet users in Libya.
Training
Alshati Language and Training Center - Providing language and computer training. A certified TOEFL/ TOEIC examination center.
Know Libya - Offering a range of training, research and consultancy services to people and businesses inside and outside Libya which are interested in understanding and knowing more about Libya.
The British Council - Information on language courses for adults and children in Libya as well as which exams are offered. Also more general information on the British Council's activities around the world.
The American Libyan Education and Training Centre (ALETC) - Providing English Teaching Programs and other courses including Arabic Lessons.
United Training Group - A local training center based on Regatta. The company supplies training in several fields; electrical, mechanical, business soft skills, driver training, medical, fire, risk assessment and English language. Offering training programs on both a corporate and individual basis.
Travel agents
Travel articles (Libya in the media)
Libya: Getting there and where to stay, The Telegraph, UK, Nov 2010.
Useful sites
BCWAGS.net - an excellent social network and source of information for British and Commonwealth women living in Tripoli, or spouses of British and Commonwealth citizens. Visit their site to fill in an application form to join.
Expatclic.com - comprehensive multingual portal that supports expatwomen of all nationalities with articles, testimonials, suggestions, online assistance, forum discussions, contacts and several initiatives (online courses, exchange of objects from the respective hosting countries, encounters).
Expatwomen.com - Not particular to Libya, however this site is aimed at helping all women living as expatriates. The site creators aim to provide a platform for women to share stories, network globally, develop personally and find the best resources available to them.
Janzour.com - Information site for those interested in Libya, particularly the Janzour area. On the opening page you read that 'Janzour is one of the most beautiful cities on the shores of the Mediterranean'. However, there are some useful recipes in the 'Food' section and interesting photos.
Libyana.org - Libyan history and culture with some interesting old photos.
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