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Luchonda    
"You may say i'm a dreamer - but please join me"


Real Name: Luc Van Elst
Lives In: Gent, BE
Member Since: May 24, 2001
VT Rank: 75

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"Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya"- Libya

by Luchonda - last update: Mar 9, 2008

A trip to north Africa and the medit.sea

Former italian Basilica, today the main mosque
This main picture, btw all pictures on my reports are mine, this time i took it from my balconery at the "Al Kabir hotel"
At 6am, the moment the imman was calling for the second pray, at sunrise."

I already booked last year to visit this country full of historical and archeological sites. But the trip was cancelled due to the political situation in the middle east. But this year i got a final yes, be welcome - 10 days in a country bordered by Tunesia, Algeria, Niger Chad, Sudan and finally Egypt.
My itinerary :
Day 1 : Bxl - Tripoli
Day 2 : Tripoli-Benghazi-Ptolemais-Qasr Libya - Al Bayda
Day 3 : Cyrene-Apollonia
Day 4 : Ras al Hilal - Al Athroun - Flight back to Tripoli
Day 5 : Leptis Magna
Day 6 : Gharian- Ghadames
Day 7 : Ghadames
Day 8 : Nalut-Guasr Alhay-Sabratha
Day 9 : Tripoli
Day 10: Tripoli-Bxl
I already regret that an extention "fly and drive" for 4 days in the desert was not possible anymore - maybe next time. But my travel mates Lieven and Frank gave me an impression of the desert by pictures and talks at the occasion of an after travel reunion meeting organized by our travel guide Roland.
i saw on VT already the tips and comments of Leyle, Sachara and Cadzand, thx for sharing. But still all info and recommendations are welcome before i leave my beloved Ghent city.
Discovering N.Africa

Why Libya ?

The African continent is a puzzle of different countries, politics and culture.
Why not fill in a part of this puzzle, by visiting a country opening his doors recently and still undiscovered.
Visitors expected in 2007: 130.000
Visitors expected in 2015 : 1.000.000
- I'm interested in archeology and historical architecture
Ptolomais, Apollonia, Cyrene, Sabratha and Leptis Magna are world archeological highlights
- In deserts, because they are so beautiful, day and night
- The adventure in travelling

The Tripoli post

Libya, a country with many faces. Conquered by many civilisations, from Roman and Greeks, Osmans, French and Italians but since 1969 ruled by one person, Col.Gadaffi. His face, seen on every corner of a main street in every city, in hotels and restaurants, in musea and every shop
The leader

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Pros:"A country with a lot of highlights on Roman/Greek history"
Cons:"Libya is not (yet) prepared to host tourists"
In A Nutshell:"The first "pure Arabic country" i visited. A challenge and adventure"
Luchonda's Libya Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 32 - Photos: 137
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 2 - Photos: 8
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 8
Local Customs
Tips: 7 - Photos: 15
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2
Shopping
Tips: 3 - Photos: 5
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 5 - Photos: 12

Luchonda's Libya Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
The leader on every corner of important streetsOctober, 2007 5
Picturing local peopleOctober, 2007 8
Picturing people - part 2October, 2007 5
Libya and the mosaicsOctober, 2007 8
Libya and it's archeo treasuresOctober, 2007 4
A look at the beautiful desert of LibyaOctober, 2007 8
A look at the beautiful desert of Libya (2)October, 2007 7
Former and actual "ships" of the African desertOctober, 2007 6
Rock paintings in the SaharaOctober, 2007 4

Comments for Luchonda about Libya
sachara Sat May 3, 2008 19:56 UTC
 Hi Luc, great page of Libya ! Ik ontdek 'm nu pas. Marvellous pics and nice tips as usual! I hope once I will find the time to finish my Libyan pages.
MalenaN Mon Mar 31, 2008 16:58 UTC
 I love mosaics and would very much like to see the treasures of Libya. Libya has long been on my wish list and I hope to go there one day. Great tips Luc!
Kuznetsov_Sergey Sat Mar 22, 2008 06:24 UTC
 Excellent updatings (since November) about off the beaten tourist path country! Very informative and vivid page with beautiful pics and helpful tips. Outstanding new travelogues! Thanks, Luc, for the virtual tour! Well done VT-job!
Bwana_Brown Sat Jan 19, 2008 02:33 UTC
 Luc, excellent tips and photos here on the 'new' Libya' tourist experience! Your photos of the Temple of Zeus were amazing! I had to laugh at your Beck's beer with fish tip!!
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