AT#976 - Travel to Libya

Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast

Chris Christensen

Society & Culture, Places & Travel, History

4.4 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 December 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen talks with AJ Ajay, a Libyan-born travel professional and founder of Intu Libya, about traveling to one of North Africa’s least-visited and most misunderstood destinations: Libya. From spectacular Roman ruins to Saharan oases, ancient Amazigh towns, and the vibrant streets of Tripoli, AJ explains why Libya rewards travelers who are curious, respectful, and willing to look beyond headlines. This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Why Visit Libya? Libya offers a rare sense of discovery. With tourism largely undeveloped since the mid-20th century, many of its historic sites feel untouched. AJ describes Libya as a country where Roman, Greek, Phoenician, Ottoman, Italian, and Islamic histories overlap, often in the same physical space. Add to that Mediterranean coastline, vast Saharan landscapes, and deep-rooted traditions of hospitality, and Libya becomes a destination for travelers seeking something truly different. Safety, Visas, and Practicalities Chris and AJ address the elephant in the room: safety and travel advisories. AJ explains how Libya currently operates with an electronic visa system that requires a local sponsor and organized itinerary. Tourism is tightly coordinated with authorities, and travel routes are planned in advance. While some regions remain off-limits, AJ emphasizes that millions of Libyans live their daily lives safely and that guided travel within approved areas is the key to visiting responsibly. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-libya/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode of the amateur traveler podcast is sponsored by Smart Travel, a new podcast from NerdWallot.
0:06.3	You know that one friend who always finds the best travel deals, picks the right credit cards,
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0:43.4	And smart travel does that all with a little bit of humor and a lot of travel smarts.
0:48.1	I am not the expert on these kind of questions, and one of the places I go to find my answers is NerdWallet.
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1:02.6	And thanks to Smart Travel and NerdWallet for sponsoring this episode of Amateur Traveler.
1:07.9	You know, when I started this podcast, it felt like I had to become 10 people
1:12.6	overnight. Producer, editor, marketer, designer, it was a lot. And I kept thinking, I wish I had
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