Climb the stalls at Leptis Magna's theatre without looking back, then turn around for the best view in the Roman world, p110.

Hear water lapping in the heart of the desert at the Ubari Lakes, p187.

Find out what Libyans really mean when they tell you, 'Every country has its own customs,' p44.

Get step-by-step instructions on obtaining a tourist visa, p228.

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