One of the best ways to get to know a culture is to wander around the city and observe. See what they eat, how they dress, what they do, and what they enjoy. My family went down near Martyrs’ Square yesterday afternoon to enjoy the local culture…the cotton candy, green tea with almonds, horse rides and…

Gathering the crowd
There performing in the garden & square was Libya’s own “Evil Knievel.” Revving the engine, popping wheelies, and saluting the bystanders, this young Libyan man was pleasing the local crowd. Cell phones were out taking video clips and recording the day. It was a lot of fun to watch this guy flying around… (Read More…)

One of the most common questions that we get is: Do you have any group departures for Libya? This is a great question, especially for those single travelers who are looking join up with others. Right now, we don’t have enough interest in Libya Tours to create set dates for Group Travel; however, we have come up with 2 solutions.

Gather some friends
The easiest way for you to make a small group is to gather some of your friends to join you. Many people have never even considered Libya, so speading the word is a great way to find travel campanions.

Post your dates on our website
The second solution is to work with us and we can post your dates of travel on our website. (Read More…)

This morning I had the opportunity to visit The Radisson Blu Hotel, otherwise known as the Al Mahary Hotel, here in Tripoli.  It is a classy 5 star hotel, and is one of the leading hotels in all of Libya catering to business travel. The Radisson is located just off the main highway running along the beach, and all of it’s rooms either overlook the city of Tripoli or the beautiful harbor of the Mediterranean Sea. I would highly recommend it as a place to stay should you come to Tripoli on business!

Due to the recent events in Libya, The Radisson prides itself in the level of security that they try to maintain in their hotel. There are security guards visible all around the hotel, and upon arrival, you must pass through a scanned security checkpoint. (Read More…)

One of the highlights of Libya is the amazing Sahara desert. From the rolling dunes to the authentic oasis, Libya’s desert is a must see for travelers. At this point in time, we have been advised to steer our clients away from the desert areas until the security is fully restored in Libya. Most of our Libya Tours offer desert options, however, we do have some excellent tours that focus on the northern coast of Libya.

When will the desert be open?
My local partner here in Libya is from the south…so he has great insights into this region. He says that the southern areas of the desert should be ready for visits in the next few months but he said he would let me know. (Read More…)

Yesterday as I flew into Tripoli, I talked with a number of different business travelers heading to Libya. I had been recently told that one must have a Libya Visa stamped in their passport before arrival in Tripoli. Yesterday, I learned that this is not the case.

Visa Letter Confirmation
One of the men had a letter from the immigration department and his host business stating that the visa had been approved. The letter from the immigration officials in Libya was written in Arabic with his name and passport number and the visa approval number. (Read More…)

Libya is looking at a future full of opportunities! From business to tourism, the new Libya could be an investors paradise. But how what about your business travel in Libya? How do you obtain a visa? Who will meet you? Who will help you with your business accommodations?

Business Visa
Currently, the only the visas that are available for Libya are business visas. You will need to have a business contact in Libya to host your stay. They can give you a letter of invitation, as well as, apply for your visa at the immigration department in Libya. Once they have obtained your visa, they will send it to your closest Libyan Embassy for you to get picked up.

Business Travel
For those of you who need some assistance inside of Libya, we can offer (Read More…)