Country Info
- Beirut
- Capital
- Lebanese Pound (LBP)
- Currency
- 3,627,774
- Population
- LB
- Country Code
Lebanon Slideshow
Travel Blogs from Lebanon
Amazing views in Harissa
This is a top pick! ... nbsp; She told us that during the month of May, many Christians visit the gigantic white painted bronze statue of the Virgin of Lebanon, whose arms are outstretched over the beautiful view. We only spent a short time here as the last cable car on ...
Beirut: the original "Paris of the Middle East"
This is a top pick! ... Christians, so I guess Friday and Sunday are pretty much quiet in the souk. The first thing that really stood out upon entering Lebanon was the number of soldiers with large rifles and burned out vehicles. But then again, it was only in 2007 that ...
Hezbollah in Balbeek
This is a top pick! ... as a deadly threat to Israel, the organization has another side, which few outside get to see. In areas of Lebanon where social services are few and far between, the organization runs hospitals and schools, with outreach facilities far beyond the ...
The home of the famous Khalil Gibran
This is a top pick! The drive from Baalbek to Bcharre is certainly not for someone afraid of heights and windy mountain roads. I’m usually not scared of mountain roads but this drive worked my nerve. I was certainly envious that Nik could sleep the whole ...
Oxford to Lebanon
This is a top pick! ... have cycled past so many it was time to give it a go and for only $2 for a value meal how can you complain. From Trenton to Lebanon was at first not much fun. We got stuck on a very busy narrow road with lots of big trucks and had to pedal fast to ...
Baalbek beers and Beirut
This is a top pick! ... in the morning and we were off for another fun day of border crossing, sight seeing, border crossing. First border crossing, into Lebanon, stuck for thirty minutes, and then we were off. The first stop was Baalbek. Here is the only Roman ceiling left in ...
Boat show in Beirut
This is a top pick! Our last day in Beirut was spent at the beautiful Marina in Dbayeh. We met up with Rima again. It took us forever to get there as the bus let us out at the wrong spot and we walked in the hot sun for 45 minutes down a deserted road with no ...
The Greatest Show on Dirt
This is a top pick! ... Route 66 after our amazing ‘southern detour’. And Route 66 does not let us down. We arrive at our hotel in Lebanon, the Munger Moss. It is like stepping back in time. On the recommendation for the hotel owners we head out for ...
Beirut, thinking too much
This is a top pick! ... romans, Greeks, Byzantines and Muslims all left their mark aswell leaving a smattering of ruined cities, temples and castles throughout Lebanon. After my Refugee camp experience, I spent the next 5 days touring. Day one was Byblos, an ancient town ...
Beirut Cont'd
This is a top pick! ... After free breakfast at the Crowne Plaza, took a service taxi to downtown for 2,000 pounds. Today was the independence day for Lebanon. I had caught glimpse of it on TV. However, the celebrations were over by the time Diana and I got to Downtown. ...
Tripoli
This is a top pick! ... invade the Souther half of Lebanon, while Syria will invade the rest; both civil and international warfare will begin simultaneously; hence, Lebanon will be no more; the Lebanese are supposed to be optimistic, but this is as gloomy as it gets; Daniel ...
Beirut
This is a top pick! ... . Enormous amounts of French and American funds have been pumped into this country, once again, with the hope of preventing Lebanon from falling into the "Axis of Evil". Numerous French and American brands are present here, all the way from fastfood ...
Beirut Cont'd
This is a top pick! ... and its building have more of an oriental touch. I would expect Jordan's GDP per capita to be between those of Syria and Lebanon, but it's equal to Syria's. Apparently, Syria's output is much larger than what meets the eye. What a difference oil ...
Thursday night in downtown Beirut
... that live in Beirut so I can meet them beginning with his first cousin Antoine Rabbat. So all is well...having fun and discovering Lebanon. It seems as though I messed up the picture loading. I am trying to fix it. Hopefully I'll be ...
(4) The Mountains and The Valley
... one, which goes past the Quadisha Valley to the ski resort of The Cedars. The Quadisha Valley is an essential part of seeing Lebanon. A rather inaccessible, deeply eroded canyon, it was the ideal place to hide – which is what many of the persecuted ...
BUCKLE UP - NEXT MILLION MILES-Road to Hershey
... ; Although our park is called the Thousand Trails Hershey Preserve, it is actually about 10 minutes beyond Hershey in the extended area called Lebanon, PA. We got to the park, quickly found a pull-thru site near our friends Ann & Ken Sair, and ...
Balbaak, Zehle and more!
Hi all, Last I posted I was headed back to Nounou's house for dinner and it was a delicios spread of traditional Lebanese food. Funny thing was auntie Nounou assumed I didn't know the food but of course I knew it all! My mom makes all of them ...
24 hours later...I am here!
... . We almost crashed about 25 times...no exaggeration there. I am now at Patrick's beautiful apartment in the mountains Northeast of Lebanon. Aunt Nounou is preparing a meal so we will go to her house shortly. Then later, we will go out ...
Take a Peak at Pigeons' Rock
... of Lebanon becing part of the French Mandate of Syria after WWI and remaining under French control until 1943 when Lebanon gained it's independence during the German occupation of France. Also called Nejmeh Square, the cobblestone pedestrian area boasts ...
Lebanon
... I was American and he said there might be problems for me getting in. I didn't care. There were problems. After stamping out in Lebanon, I arrived at the Syrian immigration office and was told they need to send a fax to the ministry and I have to wait ...
Headed Home
02 Sep 08- Well, here we are heading home... So I guess this means that the perfect wedding is over.. I can't believe that the perfect wedding is over so soon. Right now we are outside of Somerset/London KY. Did I mention that the ...
Chapter Three: Beirut
... that were possibly going to give me trouble. Thank God and all the saints that passing through customs and immigration in Lebanon was a breeze! Rachel and I immediately hugged and then thought that might not have been the best thing to do immediately ...
Lebanon - Yalla habibi!
... to see goats being milked to produce labneh, which is a strained yoghurt also well known all over the Levant region, but particularly in Lebanon. My favourite outing was when I met many of her friends for a picnic in the mountains where we had harisseh (a ...
A Land of Contrasts
... visiting Dunkin' Donuts a few times for breakfast. It is hard to believe that Beirut was once a battleground during the Lebanon's devastating civil war and later war with Israel. Still there are some grim reminders of this turbulent ...
Arrival to Lebanon
... strict face eased into a smile and he laughed. "That's okay", he said, "your American". And stamped my passport. "Welcome to Lebanon." Next was luggage claim and customs. I found my luggage, added these to my cart with my carryons and headed towards the ...
Crazy days in Lebanon!
... done any sightseeing. I have to say, the bus ride there was one of the scariest I've ever experienced. Driving in general, in Lebanon is something of a frightening experience. You seem to take your life in your hands. As far as I can work out, the ...
Bcharre (Lebo Switzerland)
... John, an Irish lad I met in Beirut, of how hectic it is. The mountain road between the 2 towns was conveniently closed as Lebanon received an above average serving of snow this winter just past, bugger. This meant a full day of mini buses with a touch of ...
The Escape Route
The struggle across the border was not all bad, International SOS and Mike took control, the sunset on our time in Lebanon (for now) and Ele found something that made her ...