Is this a good time to visit Libya? Well, what people fail to understand is that this is the perfect time to visit Libya. In the past, Libya was under a person who did not give a damn about what other countries thought about his nation. The end result was that there was no guarantee that you would be cared for properly when you visited Libya. What if you offended the dictator?
Today Libya does not boast of a reputation that is welcoming. The last five decades may have seen it fall into a pit that was of its own making. And now the country is slowly trying to shed its infamous past behind as it moves forward to a new chapter. Before this unhappy state of events came to pass, Libya was an extension of the cradle of civilisation as we know it today. No wonder that the Romans, Arabs and Ottomans found it worthy of plunder and conquering.
In late 2011 the advice of any travel agent, as well as the official advice of the UK government, is: Don’t try to travel to Libya for your holidays! It can’t have escaped your notice that the country is still in the grip of civil war, with the former rebels but now internationally recognised Transitional Authority fighting the former government forces still loyal to Colonel Gadaffi. While peace and stability have returned to some parts of the country, other areas, particularly in Gadaffi’s tribal homelands, still see vicious fighting.
Picture a family holiday with the parents and two kids soaking up the sun while lazing away in staggeringly clear blue waters surrounded by sandy dunes and palm fringed shorelines – now guess the destination! Needless to say, there may be a good 30 or 40 places that immediately spring to mind but it can be pretty much safely assumed that Libya will not feature anywhere within it.
Family holidays that involve spending a week or two with the leather-skinned wrinkly clientele and each and every shop fitting display matching the ones of home as in Spain and southern France simply do no cut the mustard with many these days, leading more and more to consider the alternatives. Of course, if alternative it what is sought along with the obligatory sun, sand and a good sprinkling of bragging rights, Libya ticks all the right boxes and so many more.
Doubts and concerns are 100% natural and expected, as Libya remains something of a police state even to this day. As such, both a minder and a guide are likely to be required for the duration of the trip, but there really is no better way of seeing the best the country has to offer than with two natives of your very own.
Take the time to arrange all the necessary itineraries, transport and accommodation options in advance and the relaxing adventure to follow is simply beyond compare. Of course, as any visitor will agree, the real asset to the country is the people, therefore do not expect to leave Libya without a cavalcade of beautiful gifts and tokens, perhaps even the odd wedding invitation!
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The London Zoo is often a lovely day trip for the household. The historic Zoo had been built during the Victorian Times and contains a massive selection of animals and species that are displayed. The Zoo can be quite surreal since it is truly relaxing and because of how it is organized means that you may near to the wildlife. You will find times for feeding for many of the bigger animals, such as the Elephants, in addition to some of the smaller yet most preferred ones, including the Penguins.
Among North London’s greatest kept secrets, Kenwood House is the place we head to unwind. The lack of direct transportation by way of the Tube causes it to be quite a special spot. Individuals who know Architecture won’t be let down by Robert Adam’s work, which happens to be displayed at Kenwood House. Kenwood House is set on magnificent grounds and possesses a lovely room for tea. With regard to families, and on a warm summer day, there is nothing more pleasurable then going for a picnic at Kenwood house and relaxing on the grass taking in the Lake’s view.
Only a few meters from the remarkable London Eye, you will discover the London Aquarium, in which hundreds of varieties of fresh water and marine life are displayed. All of the action takes place in the basements of was formerly the old Greater London Council. It is a great day trip but those with claustrophobia should be warned that throughout the summer months it may get very active and crowded. However for smaller holidays such as Easter it will likely be slower and is well worth a visit. Perhaps you can even find some cheap heathrow airport transfer rates for your next holiday.
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Forget Spam emails about army insurance, getting stressed about life’s many problem situations, and looking for a new job — sometimes, what you need is a bit of enlightening. Libya has plenty to enlighten you with, so read on for information about Sabratha — a tourist hot-spot for some time, and a place which, as much as the world continues to grow and change, will likely keep hold of its heritage for a very long time to come.
Located forty miles west of none less than Tripoli, and open every day from eight until half past five, Sabratha is a Libya must-see for two reasons. 1) It is a monumental architectural achievement for any civilisation and 2) The place has so much vivid history that it would be almost criminal to not experience this intriguing place!
Originally used by Phoenician traders – on their way to the Iberian Peninsula – Sabratha is an enormous place. It is also situated in perfect surroundings, the likes of which would be ideal for painting: you’ll find coastal views here to rival anywhere else in the world, along with plenty of ruins which tell a fascinating story of the ghosts of the past.
Amazingly, though, despite being shaken to pieces by a tremendous earthquake way back in 365AD, much of the original place remains – both flooring and limestone, as well as marble.
All in all it tells of a wondrous existence and one which, when you see the place for yourself, will seem very easy to visualise.
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Despite my aim of promoting tourism in my country, if you have your flights booked to Tripoli in the near future, I would be the first to suggest that you perhaps contact your travel agent and ask for your money back! The city is pretty much under siege and many of our everyday tasks are becoming almost impossible let alone sightseeing or shopping for our well-known contemporary designer jewellery. Now would definitely not be the time to see Libya at its best.
I don’t want to get too much into politics on what is supposed to be a travel blog. There are plenty of blogs and forums where you can get involved in political debate and express your opinion on Gaddafi, positive or negative. What I would like to do is urge those of you who had planned trips to Tripoli or to see our world-famous Roman ruins not to reject the idea of taking your trip some time in the future, when the political situation has settled. This isn’t Iraq. The Libyan people will not allow this conflict to degenerate into a bitter insurgency and I fully expect that once the issue of who is to be charge of the country is settled, then things will return to normal very soon.
Despite the fighting and the NATO bombing raids, most of Tripoli’s infrastructure remains unaffected, particularly those areas frequented by tourists. If you had been planning to visit government buildings or military installations, then you might be disappointed to find many of them reduced to rubble – but they wouldn’t have been high on my list of recommended places to see anyway!
According to my friends along the coast, the Roman ruins remain completely unaffected by the political unrest. Both sides know how important these structures are, not just to Libya’s tourist industry, but also to scholars, and it seems that everyone is doing their best to make sure these marvellous remains are being preserved for future generations – and hopefully future tourists!
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There are so many beautiful destinations in the world that has been neglected by tourists. For various reasons there are places on this planet that people have never even heard of. One of these places is Libya, specifically the beautiful city of Tripoli. It may be because the country is a very conservative Muslim nation and westerners tend not to visit these places. But once you understand to respect their culture you can have an enjoyable time. Libya is like the jazz hybrid of Africa, it is appealing and fun.
Since Libya is a Muslim nation one should be modest in dressing. They believe that showing bare skin is indecent so wearing skimpy clothes should be out of the picture.
In terms of travelling rest assured Libya will be a safe destination, crime is minimal precisely because f the conservative government that stamps down harshly on crime. As per safety while travelling, you will be fine, unlike many other destinations in the world.
Now when you enter the capital city of Tripoli there are plenty of hotels to choose from. Next to the old city (known as Medina) there is a hotel that many international tourists stay in; it is called the Corinthia Hotel. There are several other hotels and hostels that are smaller, cheaper but safe and clean as well.
In Tripoli, you can visit the white sandy beaches, the National Jamahiriya Museum (an art museum), and Leptis Magna which have the ruins of the Roman civilization. When you explore these places you will get a taste of the Historical significance of this city and this country. Though most of us do not realize, Africa is filled with history as rich as Europe and Asia.
Visiting Libya and Tripoli can be an enjoyable experience for tourists. Just don’t forget to respect the country’s rule of law. Unfortunately, there has been a series of violence in the last few days, so you might want to avoid travelling over here for some time. But as soon as a resolution is found between the government and the protestors, life should become smooth again
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In a word, no.
The recent civil unrest across Northern Africa and many Middle Eastern countries came as a shock to many (not least the travel companies who spent a fortune pulling out their holiday makers from Tunisia and Egypt). While the warning signs of unrest were brewing, it still did not give rise to any suspicion for a full-scale revolt – after all, in these stricken countries the undercurrent of anger always pervades. Up until last month, it was business as usual, and even with the very best Galvan research in the world we couldn’t have predicted the scale of rebellion which was to follow.
You get the feeling that the Western World is cheering on civilians in these countries, and in a way, rightly so. We should never overlook or forget the loss of life (on either the demonstrators or state authority’s side) which is on the rise throughout these troubled countries, but there is admiration to be had for anyone who rises up against their oppressors in the face of bullet fire and tear canisters. And their governments seem to have reacted in the right way – leaders flee when they realise they’re not welcome and, for the most part, state authorities understand that opening fire on protests will have an extremely negative effect.
What the outcome to all this will be is also hard to predict, and indeed how far it will spread. One only hopes that nationals will succeed in their good fights, but not land themselves back at square one by appointing another dictator afterwards.
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What many don’t know is that Libya is, in fact, officially known as Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, but for obvious reasons people tend to refer to it by its shorter moniker.
Another thing which is usually overlooked (at least among people to the north of the desert country) is that Libya makes for a fantastic holiday destination. It is one of the richer countries on the continent, so images of devastating poverty tourists usually associate with Africa usually don’t apply to Libya, and the government is investing heavily into its tourism infrastructure to try and entice more travellers.
Despite the slightly fraught international relations of recent, the benefits on offer in Libya are very apparent with only a little research. Its history dates back millennia, and some of the architecture and culture you’ll find there is nothing short of mind-blowing. And when you’re done checking out the man-made structures, it’s highly advised to take a trip into the Libyan desert (which covers 90% of the country) and experience possibly the closest thing to standing on a different planet.
Travelling to the country with young children however may be slightly tricky, but not altogether unadvised. The street infrastructure isn’t massively suitable for getting a <a href="http://www.oxfordpramcentre.co.uk/“>pram around and the heat can be unbearable at times – make sure you take proper precautions if your family is not acclimatised to this. Essentially though, so long as you do your research beforehand into the facilities on offer you should be as right as rain (pardon the pun) and there are many hotels springing up which cater towards young families.
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Home to Africa’s most exceptional and accessible desert scenery.