*Also published as an Editorial (9 January 2011) on Look Out Libya** A year ago today I had just arrived in Tripoli. I still have vivid memories of wandering around the arrivals hall in the clothes I’d been wearing for the previous three days (due to flight cancellations and an unexpected stay in London without … Continue reading »
*Also published as an Editorial (5 December 2010) on Look Out Libya** I was on an expat forum the other day and saw some posts where some expats where venting their frustrations about living in Libya and it was then I realized it has been a while since I have written about living in Libya. Have … Continue reading »
“Tonito! Sabah al Khier!” (Tonito! Good Morning) was how I was woken up on our second day. Day 2: Exploring the Acacus I emerged from the tent to find the sun peaking above the rock formations and at the same time illuminating the formations in an orange brown hue and once again the stunning beauty … Continue reading »
The past weekend Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid Al Fitr Holiday which marks the end of Ramadan and is usually accompanied by three days public holiday. Last year me and some friends from work went to Beijing. This year I took a different approach. I was going to stay in Libya and go … Continue reading »
This weekend saw me realize a childhood dream: Spending a night in the Sahara desert! It was absolutely magical experience which exceeded all my expectations and confirmed a couple of things for me: Libya has a lot to offer for the adventurous souls who are willing to explore; Libyans are quickly, in my opinion, rising … Continue reading »
