Libya

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. The only up-to-date Libya travel guide on the market Save your tour guide a mutiny - read our hotel reviews first then head for the best GPS references for hard-to-find Saharan sites Fascinating literary quotations bring the history of desert exploration to life.