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Favorite thing: TheWonderingCamel
Sorry , but Libyans "have" to have Libya if they want to visit Europe or US.
Libyans can't go to them easily as they go to Egypt , Tunisa ,Algeria , Morrocco , Syria ,Jordan and Turkey.
Why do your countries have these restrictions towards Libyans?

Favorite thing: Well, in case of tourist visas, your tour company should apply for your visa and they then fax you a copy of the visa which you would need to show at the airport in UK. Once in Libya, you'd get a visa on arrival.

Business visas are different. A company would have to apply for you in Libya and you then get a number. Once you get this number, you go to the Libyan Embassys and put in your passport. You must have an Arabic translation inside your passport.

Rgds,
Tonio

Favorite thing: As you may know traveling in Libya it's not "free". That means that even if you enter the country with your own car you must ask special permission, they will give you (you buy) a Libyan license plate and you must have a local guide always.
If you ave not your car and you want to travel between different places you can rent services from different companies but prices depend quite a lot on the companies.
In a recent trip to Libya I enjoyed very much and was fully satisfied with the services of Mr Al Tayeb from
Dan do Omer (phone 00218477863333; email dandoomer@yahoo.com)
Fair prices and you can design your tour according to what you want (number of days in each place, etc.)
Enjoy Libya

Fondest memory: the country it's still "unspoiled" - that means still without hordes of tourist-, very much well preserved (ruins, etc), and the desert it's one of the best on earth.

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Favorite thing: No political statement, but i think we have to respect each other in their own country first, we in Arabic countries, but also them in our western countries.
BTW Ghadaffi once said : "All moslims are welcome in Libya, wherever they come from."
He now faces problems with incoming people searching for work and living facilities.
Many street workers are claiming or offering a daily job. (Pic3)
Don't we have the same scénary in Europe ?

Fondest memory: It is a save country, not prepared for tourism yet and i hope a revival after the general boycot will be realised soon.

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Favorite thing: Lybya is a country to be visited. And tourism will grow rapidely, without doubt. But a lot of things are still to be done, in my opinion :
- More excavations (untill now only 40% is shown)
- Protection of the archeologic sites and musea (protect at least the floor mosaics)
- Clean up the sites and in general, roads from all rubbish like plastics and even dead animals
- Make clear logistic contracts for tourism. (remember the french tourists not allowed to get in because there was no Arabic translated copy of the passports)

Fondest memory: Libya is a country to be visited and a rather recent touristic place, growing soon.
Archeo top sites next to the mediterranian sea, maybe the best in the world. Impressive Berberian sites in the western area like Ghadames and Nalut.
Another fondest memory, once strolling around in the souks, medinas or even in general the cities : friendly people and no aggresive vendors (Yet)

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Favorite thing: Archeologic sites in Tripolitania - Cyrenia coast and in the south-west, the berber civilization and their ancient traditions.

Fondest memory: I visited many archeologic sites, small groups, mainly italian and german tourists and we (VTB)were alone, i had the impression the Libyans are not interested in their rich roman or greece imperial history. No archeo site is protected, you can cross the mosaic floors with no restrictions, even the national museum in Tripoli is not secured.
The country itself, the landscapes are poluted by garbish, from west to east. Nobody of the locals cares. Even the gouvernment don't cares.
Some "booming" cities like Tripoli and Benghazi should be renovated. Wherever the money comes from.(Libyans income from oil or gaz)

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Favorite thing: Builded by american engineers.But this is not the item.
Travelling in Libya can be done in several ways. Mostly by a touristic bus (very comfortable in case the group members doesn't exceed 20persons)
The tour from Tripoli to Benghazi can be done by plane (This was not the case 5 years ago). The tour from Tripoli to Sebha (Sahara) aswell.
BTW : travelling by bus has still it's charms, you can visit local places, yes you get it, eg this bridge, crossing it by foot and at the end, buy some local fruits, honey or apples.

Favorite thing: The money in Libya is the LD - stands for Libyan Dinar and is divided in 100 piaster and 1000 dirham.
Paper : 1/4-1/2-1-5-10 and 20 dinar
Coins : difficult to find - 1/4-1/2 dinar
To give you an idea about the dinar value : 1LD= 0.60 Eurocent (2007)
Water you can buy for : 1/2 dinar for 1.5 liter
A traditional lunch (for tourists - from 15 till 20 dinar)

Stamps : a must to buy in case you are a collector - they are colorful and you can get them in every post office or souvenir shops near the touristic sites