Libya

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  • 11 Mar 2011: Hague sends the crack troops through enemy lines into Libya
  • 5 Mar 2011:

    Tourism is a big industry for the Middle East, but is it wise to head there now? Gemma Bowes consults tourist boards, tour operators and the Foreign Office

  • Himalayas in Nepal 2 Jan 2011:

    The rise of voluntourism, the opening up of the Middle East and the death of the staycation… Here are the 10 big travel trends for the coming year

  • 29 Nov 2010:

    From stargazing under the clearest skies in Chile, to a Death Valley road trip, you came up with all kinds of ways to experience the desert

  • 23 Nov 2010: At Leptis Magna ancient Romans, early Christians and modern Libyans meet
  • Acacus desert, Libya 4 Sep 2010:

    Following an ancient trade route across Libya, Sara Wheeler enounters Berber life, and finds that trade and smuggling are still alive and well

  • 29 Nov 2009:

    Annabelle Thorpe presents 20 small but beautiful seasonal hideaways

  • 5 Sep 2009:

    Still sunny but not scorching, autumn is the perfect time for walking. Gemma Bowes finds short-haul holidays for all interests

  • Annabelle Thorpe discovers the Roman Ruins of Libya 19 Apr 2009:

    Short breaks are opening up the country as Annabelle Thorpe discovered when she explored Roman ruins and modern Tripoli

  • 25 Nov 2008:

    Libya's decision to present its embattled history in a new museum is a bold move, writes Jonathan Glancey

  • 16 Nov 2008:

    Sarah Turner and Nicola Iseard have some hot ideas for post-Christmas breaks

  • 15 Mar 2008:

    Libya may have transformed from pariah state to holiday hot spot but it is still spectacularly exotic, says John Gimlette

  • 22 Sep 2007:

    You think glitzy Dubai is over the top? Wait till you see what other destinations have in store to attract high-spending tourists. Leo Hickman reports.

  • 24 Apr 2007:

    For his latest book, Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler set out to travel along the 'axis of evil'. Rory MacLean applauds his journey.

  • 21 Jan 2007:

    After years of isolation, Libya is finally starting to get the attention it deserves. Joanne O'Connor explores the Roman ruins and spectacular desert landscapes of North Africa's hottest destination.

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