New travel warning for Lebanon? Comments, please!

Thanks. No, master, altitude sickness starts at about 2400meters and mine came on just about 10 minutes after the mountain guide said:"Altitude sickness starts here" which was after we left the 2400m hut.
Ok, so if Bcharre is only 1650m, that's fine. So, I guess, the nerve wrecking part that Lonely Planet describes about these mountain rives is caused by other conditions incl. driving style then...

Ok, so you're a special case! :-)

nope. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altitude_sickness
I would not wish that stuff on my enemy, it is kind of unnverving to dizzily stumble along a mountain trail with a racing heartbeat and shaking legs.
I think, I can handle motion sickness better than that.

hi,
thanks a lot for starting this thread and all interesting answers!
i'm flying to Beirut tomorrow.
see you in Lebanon!
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Bon voyage!

Don't forget to write a short report here when you come back!

We're all interested!

Yes, have a safe trip! And let us know what it's like because I will be the next one going.

Hi, In Syria at the mo and heading to Lebanon the day after tomorrow. Been speaking to other travellers who have just come from lebanon and there are no unusual issues to worry about beyond the well known facts about the country. I'm going anyway and that's final!

That's good to know. Keep us updated! I am going to Syria first too. So, how is Syria?

Hi ,iam a syrian girl and i live in Damascus ...
if u want to know anything about it , just ask and i will be glad to reply ..

Hi! So, tell me, what's the situation for tourists during Ramadan? Where can I drink water, eat lunch...? What do I do if I take a bus in daytime to go to another city and get thirsty during the ride? It is very hot after all, right?
And what is the situation with a female traveler going alone to a cafe or restaurant in Syria?