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Baalbak/Bekaa situation

by Hassouni 30 May 2012

Can anybody report on the situation in the Bekaa, especially around Baalbak? My family (who live in Beirut!) are freaking out and telling…
Re: Studying Arabic in Lebanon or Syria

by sajida 30 May 2012

Beirut Arab University The Language Center organizes courses in foreign languages as well as the Arabic Language . It is equipped with…
RE: Beirut situation now ?

by BigW1 30 May 2012

I just got back from 4 days in Beirut and Balbaak. I felt safe the whole time even late at night. The Lebanese people I spoke to mentioned…
RE: Beirut food advice

by Hassouni 29 May 2012

Hi Tony, I can tell you that in Iraqi Arabic, "kabab" only refers to what the Lebanese call "kufte", but I've never heard of a thing…
Re: Visiting the 'Hizbollah Museum' in Mlita, Lebanon...

by gaby8 29 May 2012

Hello, You don't need a permission from the Lebanese army checkpoint located on Awali river bridge north of Sidon to go to Mleeta. There…
Visiting the 'Hizbollah Museum' in Mlita, Lebanon...

by Kierkegaard 29 May 2012

Hello all. I am traveling to Lebanon from New Zealand in a few weeks time. I will be in Lebanon, based mostly in Beirut, for a couple…
Re: Do i need a visa..and how do i go about getting it

by gaby8 28 May 2012

An officially recognized airport taxi driver asks for 50 USD between the airport and any part of Beirut, whereas a taxi driver asks for…
RE: Do i need a visa..and how do i go about getting it

by Kierkegaard 28 May 2012

All taxis from the airport to the city are rip offs, there is no avoiding it! I think the going rate is about $40US, but I am not sure…
Re: gay Beirut

by ahmedh266 27 May 2012

Don't be filled by the so called Lebanese open minded attitude towards homosexuality it's fake like almost everything else in Beirut..…
RE: Beirut situation now ?

by davedanger 26 May 2012

I arrived here two days ago myself and have seen nothing so far to give me pause. I'm staying with in laws here and they have expressed…
Talals New Hostel - Sexual harassment

by Kazumyk 25 May 2012

What I would like to report you happened almost more than one month ago. I’ve been hopeless, afraid and traumatized, and partly I’m stil…
RE: Beirut food advice

by tony_i 25 May 2012

Superb, Hassouni. Thank you. You may be able to answer a query for me. A couple of years ago I spent some time working in Abu Dhabi.…
Beirut Weather

by Bananas35 25 May 2012

Hi all, Im planning to visit Beirut in mid October, from what I can see on climate charts etc its averages about 25 C with little rainfal…
RE: Beirut situation now ?

by marcopoloo 25 May 2012

felix thanks for report on situation in Beirut and Lebanon in general.It gives a good clear picture of what to expect if you are visiting…
Your Favorite Thailand Music Mix

by dreamsignals86 25 May 2012

So, what are the songs that remind you of your best times traveling in Thailand over the years? I bet this will be cool providing the…
Tel Aviv - Uninteresting, overrated and full of rude people

by pitom9 24 May 2012

Tel Aviv is probably the most overrated city in the world ; it's loud, dirty and plain ugly. There's plenty of drab and rundown architectu…
Re: Beirut situation now ?

by felixholt 24 May 2012

Take it with a grain of salt-- I'm a hardy American solo traveler who's not fazed by much-- but although the security situation may be…
Re: Beirut situation now ?

by bluesky51 24 May 2012

The American embassy is severely curtailing its staff's movement in and around Beirut, more so than usual. Just a statement - don't know…
RE: Beirut food advice

by Hassouni 23 May 2012

I don't know of any sites but here are some recommendations off the top of my head: "Nice" Restaurants Abd el Wahhab - on Abd el Wahh…
Re: Beirut situation now ?

by bluesky51 23 May 2012

Hi! I would not go to Lebanon at this time. Too early to tell what will happen, but I would postpone the trip (if I could) for a month…
RE: Looking for a club / bar that will let me play a DJ set in Bogota

by truckstophero 23 May 2012

Just send emails after googling clubs that play similar music. I got gigs in Beirut, Auckland, Tel Aviv, Philippines, India and Taiwan…
Re: Taxi from Beirut Airport to City

by gaby851 23 May 2012

Actualy an officially recognized airport taxi driver asks for 50 USD between the airport and any parts of Beirut, whereas a taxi driver…
Beirut food advice

by tony_i 23 May 2012

My girlfriend and I are visiting Beirut for a few days in about a month. We're both Lebanese food enthusiasts and I was wondering if…
Re: Beirut unrest?

by Mabsoota 22 May 2012

From what my family is saying, things have calmed down for now. The answer to your question really depends on what part of Beirut you're…
Re: How expensive is Lebanon and places to definately see (recommendations plea

by Hassouni 22 May 2012

10 days is plenty of time for the must-see stuff in Lebanon. Overall it's relatively cheap by Western and Gulf standards. Decent hotels…