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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…
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: Lebanon in May

by felixholt 10 May 2012

Hello -- I'll be in Lebanon May 16-24. I'll be in Beirut May 16-19th. I'm planning on heading north from there and wandering around a…
Lebanon trip report

by MTL 27 April 2012

I recently posted some questions about an upcoming trip to Lebanon (see http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2185191…
RE: 15 days tour of Lebanon

by gaby85 08 April 2012

Hello, Moussailha castle is around one hour drive from Beirut on the Beirut - Tripoli highway. Akoura around two hours drive from Beirut,…
RE: Lebanon plans

by SPDL 07 April 2012

+Seems like renting a car makes sense, particularly for the trip into the Chouf? Any watch-outs?+ Do a search for 'driving in Lebanon'…
Re: Lebanon plans

by gaby85 07 April 2012

Palmyra, Jupiter and Jammal are hotels in the center of Baalbeck (Khalil Moutran Square). It is advisable to visit the temple and not…
Lebanon plans

by MTL 06 April 2012

Hi all, I am firming up a trip to Lebanon, leaving in a week, and thought I'd throw my plans out here from some advice and critique.…
Re: Beirut

by gingerbeirut 03 April 2012

Sounds like you'll have a great time. There's also the Ferris wheel near Rauché, and the Souq el Alhad mishmash market. You can have a…
RE: situation in Lebanon

by South_of_60 18 March 2012

Hi, I took a taxi to Tripoli, Balbeck and Sidon. We were waved through the few roadblocks there were.
Re: Travel advisory for Lebanon

by cockerhoop 14 March 2012

I have just spent a week there. No problems at all. There was a Hezbollah demo in martyrs square while we were there so we simply avoided…
Re: Travel advisory for Lebanon

by gaby85 12 March 2012

To cross to the South Litani River which means districts of Nabatyeh, Bint Jbeil, Hasbaya - Marjeyoun, you need a written permission from…
Re: South Lebanon

by gaby85 16 February 2012

Hi, To visit south of the Litani river, which is the whole district of Bint Jbeil, part of the ditricts of Marjeyoun Hasbaya and Nabatieh…
RE: South Lebanon

by aki2006 15 February 2012

Travel to Sidon and Tyre should be fine (I went there in 2010 and it was totally safe). You can go there by shared taxi. You don't need…
Re: hostels in Sidon and Tyre

by GerryS 15 February 2012

I'm travelling to south Lebanon in the first half of April. Can anyone confirme if Al-Fanar is working regularly? Kind regards, Gerha…
RE: Self drive Lebanon

by SPDL 23 January 2012

The traffic in Lebanon is absolutely crazy - I'd only attempt to self-drive if you're comfortable driving in places where driving rules…
Travels outside of Beirut

by scootcheese 28 December 2011

I am arriving in Lebanon on early January for a quick 5 day trip. I found an apartment in Beirut for the second half of my trip but have…
RE: One week in Lebanon

by Aussie_in_Beirut 18 December 2011

In February you may not be able to get over the mountains from Bcharre to Baalbek. The road could still be closed due to snow. That means…
Re: One week in Lebanon

by gaby85 13 December 2011

Among the tourist attractions to be visited in Sidon are the crusader sea castle, khan el Franj, St Nicholas cathedral, Debbane palace,…
RE: One week in Lebanon

by SPDL 12 December 2011

>Sunday: WalkBeirut in the afternoon (5 hour walking tour) so take a cab to dahiyeh in the morning for a contrast. (Maybe Hezbollahland…
Re: One week in Lebanon

by janebie 12 December 2011

Thanks - sounds like I'll include Baalbek and might try to go south as you recommend. Anywhere in particular? I could drop Deir el Qamar…
RE: One week in Lebanon

by liilak 12 December 2011

To each his/her own, but I'd give myself more time to explore Beirut, as it's truly a fascinating city. However, it demands some time…
One week in Lebanon

by janebie 11 December 2011

Hi all I am travelling to Lebanon in Februrary next year for one week (9 days actually, counting arrival and departure days) and in the…
RE: Suggested seven day itinerary in Lebanon?

by beyrouth 21 November 2011

Byblos, Tripoli, Sidon, Baalbeck are cool.
RE: Suggested seven day itinerary in Lebanon?

by lostadventurer 10 November 2011

I was in Lebanon for 2 weeks in September. I stayed in Beirut and made day trips. I also joined a hiking group 2-3 times for hikes. You…