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  1. Hassouni avatar

    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…

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    RE: Hotel recommendation in Tripoli and Byblos

    by gaby851 22 May 2012

    Hotel in Tripoli; Pension Al Koura [www.pensionalkoura.com] Chateau des Oliviers [www.chateau-des-oliviers.com] For a list of hotels in…

  3. robean avatar

    Re: Safety in Lebanon

    by robean 22 May 2012

    Also, our connections in Lebanon said no to Tripoli. Out tour company is not doing any tours there at this time.

  4. gaby85 avatar

    Re: Hotel recommendation in Tripoli and Byblos

    by gaby85 21 May 2012

    Hotels in Tripoli: Pension al Koura [www.pensionalkoura.com] Chateau des Oliviers (Villa Nadia) [www.chateau-des-oliviers.com] For a…

  5. ahmd avatar

    Hotel recommendation in Tripoli

    by ahmd 20 May 2012

    What would you recommend for a budget Hotel in Tripoli? and How much would it cost? Thanks

  6. mpushie avatar

    Safety in Lebanon

    by mpushie 20 May 2012

    Hello all! Just want to hear some feedback regarding Lebanon and the recent events in Tripoli. Can I still visit Tripoli? I'll be going…

  7. mpushie avatar

    Meet in Sofia

    by mpushie 16 May 2012

    Hello! I am arriving May 23 in Sofia. Don't really have much for plans, but if you'd like to meet up or have any suggestions for things…

  8. sandyfoot avatar

    RE: day tour dead sea(jordan) to jerusalem

    by sandyfoot 16 May 2012

    My recommendation to you would be to look at neighbouring crossings, and come back with your observations or criticism. I suggest looking…

  9. SPDL avatar

    RE: Situation in Tripoli?

    by SPDL 15 May 2012

    Might be best to err on the side of caution this time round, particularly if it's your first trip to Lebanon. However, it's worth pointing…

  10. Sinderella avatar

    RE: Situation in Tripoli?

    by Sinderella 15 May 2012

    My Lebanese friends are quite concerned about what is going on in Tripoli right now. The rest of the country seems quite safe, even Batroun…

  11. thoughtpolice avatar

    RE: World's longest commutes

    by thoughtpolice 15 May 2012

    workers fly regualrly from the oil sands in Alberta to Newfoundland, that is about 3400 kms. My sisters ex-boyfriend has worked in Libya…

  12. gassanmaalouf avatar

    Re: Situation in Tripoli?

    by gassanmaalouf 14 May 2012

    You are mostly welcome in Lebanon, and you will certainly build up great memories this time, and I guarantee it. For the time being don't…

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    Re: Situation in Tripoli?

    by gaby85 14 May 2012

    If you are a wine aficionado you can combine a visit to Baalbeck Temple with a visit to the wineries in the Ksara-kefraya wine tour track.…

  14. davedanger avatar

    Situation in Tripoli

    by davedanger 14 May 2012

    My wife and I are travelling to Lebanon next week and Tripoli is part of our itinerary. Given today's news of violence I'm thinking we…

  15. vpetruk avatar

    Travelling in Pellopones by bus. Experiences and Advices

    by vpetruk 14 May 2012

    I would like to share with fellow-travellers impressions about travelling in Pellopones by bus and refine certain ambigous LP suggestions.…

  16. JillWilson avatar

    Re: Just crossed Libya!

    by JillWilson 12 May 2012

    Here's an interesting post to read of some others that just finished crossing from Tunisia to Egypt through Libya: http://www.africaexped…

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    An update on Eastern Libya...Benghazi, Cyrene, Tobruk, etc.

    by JillWilson 12 May 2012

    I had the opportunity to fly from Tripoli to Benghazi last week and then spend a week exploring the sites on the eastern side of Libya.…

  18. felixholt avatar

    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…

  19. rocker6346 avatar

    Re: NO guide to travel in Libya!!??

    by rocker6346 10 May 2012

    I have received the following information from Temehu.com via email on 8th May. +Tourist visa is now possible, but only for coastal…

  20. gaby85 avatar

    Re: Lebanon to Turkey

    by gaby85 10 May 2012

    To travel by ferry boat between Tripoli and Mersin contact in Beirut Imad Travel [www.imadgroup.net]

  21. vghcaa avatar

    Re: Just crossed Libya!

    by vghcaa 09 May 2012

    looks like the lost tiger is not the only one problem left in Tripoli http://news.yahoo.com/former-libyan-rebels-attack-interim-governmen…

  22. SPDL avatar

    RE: Travel info

    by SPDL 08 May 2012

    If money is tight, bear in mind that there are lots cheap places to eat in Tripoli - you might end up being better off staying somewhere…

  23. Celticboy avatar

    RE: Travel info

    by Celticboy 08 May 2012

    Thanks for the help follks, as always it is very much appreciated, but I am looking for a small apartment in Tripoli as I want to cook…

  24. gaby85 avatar

    RE: Travel info

    by gaby85 07 May 2012

    For a list of accomodation beyond Beirut visit : [www.lebanonroad.blogspot.com/p/touristic-sites.html] For a list of accomodation in Tripo…

  25. Celticboy avatar

    Travel info

    by Celticboy 07 May 2012

    Hi fellow travellers, will be in Lebanon in June, probably for the whole month. I have posted previously and got excellent advice to…

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