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Libya Map

Donovan — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:12:45 +0000

Here is a basic map of Libya.

Solar Eclipse Libya March 29

Donovan — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 14:38:44 +0000

Which Way to the Solar Eclipse?

Judging from the amount of tourists flooding Libya to see the solar eclispe tomorrow, I am sure that the Libyans authorities are quite busy right now dealing with a massive influx of people. The number of tourists, announced by Libyan government, are quit impressive: There are more than 1,500 Americans, 1,250 British and over 500 Germans, plus a hodge podge of other Europeans. To be honest, I am surprised that Americans turned out in big numbers. Maybe the CIA is secretly infilitrating the country.

In this article, “Tourists make rare visit to Libya for eclipse,” it says that Egypt, Morroco, and Tunisia have more than 6 million tourists annually, while Libya has less than half a million. Given that Libya is opening up to the West, it seems like it could be a much better experience from the hassles of Cairo or Marrakech.

Bill Clinton to visit Libya

Donovan — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:01:17 +0000

This song is for you Moammar

Rumor has it that former United States President Bill Clinton will visit Libya for the solar eclipse on March 29. This could add a much needed boost to Libya’s image (and tourism) as the average American thinks Libya is comparable to the infamous axis of evil or the Mujahedeen. After Bill Clinton’s visit, this might show people that Libya, like many countries of the world, is a great place to travel despite what we have read in the news.

However, the situation with American visas has not yet been resolved. The Libyan government has exceptionally granted visas to US citizens only for the eclipse on March 29, but we are told the situation will be resolved by this fall.

Egypt and Libya Trip

Donovan — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:38:34 +0000

BootsnAll Travel Network has a 15-day trip through Egypt and Libya, overland through the desert from Cairo to Tripoli. The trip will explore the pyramids and Sphinx, then into the thriving metropolis of Alexandria and on to the ancient cities of Cyrene and Sabratha in coastal Libya. This trip will go through majestic mountain ranges, mystical mosques, chaotic souqs and rolling sand dunes.

Read more about the Libya and Egypt tours.

Safe Travels in Libya

Donovan — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:36:12 +0000

Whenever you talk with people (not travelers) about traveling to Libya, everybody thinks you are downright stupid for traveling to this North African country. Libya = safe haven for terrorism from many naive people’s perspectives. Naturally, if they haven’t traveled much outside the US, and think the US media has an accurate depiction of this country, anyone would assume this to be true. I would. However, just like most places in the world, these assumptions are downright false.

Probably over since the Cold War, the past days of secret police following foreigners is over. Libya is probably one of the safest North African countries where you can travel hassle free. It’s untouched. There are no terrorists hunting down Westerners. Given the amount of hassles in Morocco, Egypt and Tunisa, Libya is comparatively hassle-free country with warm locals who are wanting connections to the outside world.

All the travelers that we have come in contact with say that Libya is a wonderful country with open arms, hoping to develop their tourism and build their economy.

Why not go?

Libya Solar Eclispe

Donovan — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 05:19:40 +0000

On March 29, 2006, there is a total solar eclipse happening over Libya, one of the more difficult countries to actually get a visa. During the bright desert sun, the eclipse will turn the entire land dark for up to 4 minutes.

Most, if not all, of the eclipse tours are completely sold out. Some tour companies are saying that it’s still impossible to get a visa. How can some Libya tour companies offer an eclispe tours, but regular travelers can’t go into the country? We don’t know.

What makes the Libya Eclipse tours even more unique is this could be a chance for Libya to shine and welcome travelers with open arms, or they can back away, put up more restrictions and rules, and make it even more of a difficult place to travel.

Libya Story

Donovan — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:27:54 +0000

This is a great story, published in LA Weekly, about Michael Totten’s travels through Libya. He paints a depressing, but interesting perspective on Libyan tourism. Maybe it’s not so much as Libya tourism, but more or less the state of the country. I can’t say that it really helps me, or inspires me, to want to visit Libya. But nevertheless, down in the Saharan desert, there are thousands of miles of desert waiting to be explored.

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