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"Rebirth of the Paris of the Middle East " a Beirut Travel Page by MrBill

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"Rebirth of the Paris of the Middle East " a Beirut Travel Page by MrBill

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Real Name: Mr.Bill
Lives In: Cyprus
Member Since: May 26, 2003
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Rebirth of the Paris of the Middle East

by MrBill - last update: Jul 27, 2004

A city of contrasts

was a nice house
french colonial style

lovely, quiet, cool neighborhoods

just one of many moscqes

midday at the mosque

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Pros:"a city being reborn after the violence of its recent past"
Cons:"instability, intolerance and inflamed passions in the region"
In A Nutshell:"a city of contrasts struggling to survive"
MrBill's Beirut Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5

MrBill's Beirut Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
just one day in Beirut - first impressionsJuly, 2004 8
cafe lifestylesJuly, 2004 8
the otherside of townJuly, 2004 8
a port of callJuly, 2004 8
the city centerJuly, 2004 8

Comments for MrBill about Beirut
miso80 Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:34 UTC
 Hi there! How are you?
sourbugger Thu Jul 12, 2007 13:01 UTC
 very moving and enlightening page. thanks
grets Sun Jul 1, 2007 19:29 UTC
 We loved Beirut when we visited in 1999 - what a shame the conflict has taken a turn for the worse again. Such a beautiful place.
travelmad478 Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:24 UTC
 Great tips on Beirut! I have two evenings to spend there coming up soon--wish I had more time, because I think your suggestions alone will take days to see! Thanks!
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