Potential relocation to Beirut !
Aug 8, 2005 | 2:25 am
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Potential relocation to Beirut !
OK I have been to Beirut a few times... so interested to hear anything useful relating to relocation/expat life. Have exhausted google and yahoo, so trying my luck here as well.
Thanks
Thanks
Last edited by GK; Aug 8, 2005 at 2:28 am Reason: spelling.. sorry am still shocked
Sep 5, 2005 | 10:18 pm
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Beirut - Illini question
Originally Posted by GK
OK I have been to Beirut a few times... so interested to hear anything useful relating to relocation/expat life. Have exhausted google and yahoo, so trying my luck here as well.
Thanks
Thanks
P.S/ Go Illini!
Sep 12, 2005 | 11:02 am
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ok, there is no real risk when travelling to beirut.. but you can always check the various government websites, however, they do paint a negative image.
frankly i have never relied on opinions of those who have no direct relevant knowledge of a situation.
if you want more specific info, eg where to stay, how to get around then send me an email and i'll share what i know.
ps. i got the job, we move in march 2006 !
frankly i have never relied on opinions of those who have no direct relevant knowledge of a situation.
if you want more specific info, eg where to stay, how to get around then send me an email and i'll share what i know.
ps. i got the job, we move in march 2006 !
Last edited by GK; Sep 12, 2005 at 11:07 am
Sep 12, 2005 | 12:17 pm
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Originally Posted by GK
ok, there is no real risk when travelling to beirut.. but you can always check the various government websites, however, they do paint a negative image.
frankly i have never relied on opinions of those who have no direct relevant knowledge of a situation.
if you want more specific info, eg where to stay, how to get around then send me an email and i'll share what i know.
ps. i got the job, we move in march 2006 !
frankly i have never relied on opinions of those who have no direct relevant knowledge of a situation.
if you want more specific info, eg where to stay, how to get around then send me an email and i'll share what i know.
ps. i got the job, we move in march 2006 !
Sep 13, 2005 | 10:28 am
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Oh how appropriate timing ! You can get to BEY on BA and IB.. Malev also serves, and if GF and TK join, that'll be a few more. There are Skyteam and Star options as well..
Sep 19, 2005 | 5:04 am
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BEY DO you say... Hmmmm... March 2006??? House warming party for GK, up in the mountains by the ski slopes of Faraya/Mzaar??? (Of course, he would have to be living in that area to be considered a proper "house warming"... or not...)
Sep 19, 2005 | 6:02 am
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well sounds good, but we don't arrive until late march, then our shipment will probably be at least a month, so housewarming will have to be late May.. and i was planning to live nearer than the mountains !
now a weekend rental in the ski season is another idea
liana.. i have sent you some info by PM
now a weekend rental in the ski season is another idea
liana.. i have sent you some info by PM
Last edited by GK; Sep 19, 2005 at 6:14 am