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  1. gode avatar

    RE: Sticky post suggested: Syria travel warning

    by gode 13 September 2011

    So as I promised, I would try to shortly summarize my experiences with traveling through Syria to Lebanon, then going to and staying in…

  2. JQA550 avatar

    RE: Americans traveling in Lebanon

    by JQA550 13 September 2011

    I had a huge headache figuring out how to get permission to visit the south and where exactly one must request permission. So, to save…

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    Re: Travelling to Sabra and Shatila refugee camps, and to the south of Lebanon

    by JQA550 13 September 2011

    I had a huge headache figuring out how to get permission to visit the south and where exactly one must request permission. So, to save…

  4. roadtoworldcup avatar

    Pass through Syria

    by roadtoworldcup 11 September 2011

    Hi, Me and three other Portuguese friends, we want to pass trough Syria in November. I know how the situation can change in two months…

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    RE: Non-married couple traveling together

    by camelicious 11 September 2011

    I think it very much depends on your nationalities - not necessarily your passports. Taking a taxi as a single woman is no problem -…

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    Re: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by gaby85 09 September 2011

    On 2200 meter altitude any sudden weak or strong wind can cause sand, rock or snow crashing down the side of mountain and consequently…

  7. thomajd avatar

    RE: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by thomajd 08 September 2011

    I don't have any experience of these walking tours myself, but there are details of one at this link: http://www.bebeirut.org/walk.html…

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    RE: Lebanese visa on arrival

    by vonwerden 08 September 2011

    If you are eligible for VOA at the airport, you do not have to bring photos, NOCs, letters or anything. It is advisable though to have…

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    RE: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by krish1971 08 September 2011

    A couple of questions regarding the Beirut walking tour: 1. Does it operate daily and does anybody know the time of operation? 2. Is…

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    RE: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by krish1971 08 September 2011

    Does anybody know if road closings is a problem in late November on the route between Beirut and Anjar; Anjar and Baalbeck; and Baalbeck…

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    RE: Warning of Isis hotel Cairo, staff member stole credit card from hotel safe

    by catw 08 September 2011

    Tourists get ripped off all over the world, because there will always be people trying to take opportunity of someone's weakness to make…

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    RE: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by thomajd 08 September 2011

    The Museum is pretty central, a couple of kilometres from Downtown. Any taxi driver will know where it is (though as with all taxi journeys…

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    Re: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by gaby85 08 September 2011

    Hi, The National Museum is located on Mathaf Square 20 minutes walk from Martyrs Square and 5 minutes walk from the French Embassy on…

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    RE: Beirut budget hostel: Al shahbaa or Talal

    by gaby85 08 September 2011

    Hi, Al Shahbaa hostel is also located on Pasteur street and would be a good choice for your stay in Lebanon. Regards

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    Re: Learning 3amia Arabic in Lebanon

    by gaby85 08 September 2011

    Dareen, a professional Arabic teacher based in Beirut, teaches colloquial Arabic (Syrian, Lebanese) Visit : [www.arabicinbeirut.com] …

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    RE: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by krish1971 07 September 2011

    I too am planning a short visit to Lebanon in late November on my way back from Dubai. A couple of questions based on information provided…

  17. Mariate avatar

    Beirut budget hostel: Al shahbaa or Talal

    by Mariate 07 September 2011

    Hy there. I'm going to Lebanon in 20 days from now and Saifi gardens have no dorm bed for women till october 10th. It seems like I need…

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    RE: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by travelgreat 07 September 2011

    Nahr El Kaleb is quite nice in autumn indeed. It all depends if the waters have washed away the dirt of those numerous picnic guests after…

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    RE: Lebanese visa on arrival

    by paul26 07 September 2011

    Hi Tatia :) Hope you're doing good :) Anw, kindly check the below link where you can find all the info that you're asking for: http:/…

  20. neckervd avatar

    RE: FR TURKEY TO GREECE

    by neckervd 07 September 2011

    There are buses to all these places; frequent along the main roads and less frequent to other places. But most people in Lebanon travel…

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    RE: six weeks apartment rental outside Schengen zone

    by sandyfoot 07 September 2011

    #30 You refer to Israel as a +super expensive+ country. Is the comparison between the neighbours? If it's Egypt, Jordan, Syria, or…

  22. thomajd avatar

    RE: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by thomajd 07 September 2011

    Yes - National Museum also closed on Mondays. Another thought: if you're starting and finishing in Beirut, you might want to do a quick…

  23. tatia avatar

    Lebanese visa on arrival

    by tatia 07 September 2011

    Hello I have questions about visa on arrival in airport. Need I any addition documents for getting Lebanese visa? Photos, application…

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    Re: Trip to Lebanon in mid-November

    by gaby85 07 September 2011

    In the Bekaa Valley allocate half day to visit the Ummayad Castle at Anjar and the Roman Temple of Baalbeck and another half day to visit…

  25. hclanham avatar

    Learning 3amia Arabic in Lebanon

    by hclanham 06 September 2011

    I am a university student who has studied fusha for a year. Is Lebanon a good place to learn colloquial Arabic? Would it be easy to hire…

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