"A long lost home..." Lebanon by Cham

Lebanon Travel Guide: 3,226 reviews and 5,602 photos

me walking towards the downtown beirut - Lebanon

There are not enough words to describe...

...the beauty of lebanon. I found myself just absolutely speechless for most of my trip. Even just walking around in Beirut near my hotel, there was so much to see, so much to take in.

Beirut is one of those places that when you're shopping in the Hamra area or go to Verdun then you have no idea that 10 minutes walk away lies the med. Likewise when walking along the Corniche you don't get the sense of the hustle and bussle of the city, like it's not really there.

As a general rule i like to walk around and get myself lost in the places that i go. I manage to find things that the guides don't necessarily tell you about. Lebanon is one of those places that is definately good to get lost in. Not once did i feel threatened or in danger. I urge anyone going there for the first time to walk into the city get yourself lost, then get your map out to find your way back.

I take a lot of photographs, in fact i took two camera's with me to lebanon and i think that looking back i should have taken a lot more. But another tip is to put the camera down in every place you visit there. Take in the sights for awhile then take your pictures. I think people are concentrating too much on trying to preserve what they are seeing with camera's and video. For Lebanon the memories are more important... so take it in.

Normally going to a new place by myself i feel a little apprehensive at first, Lebanon i got there and i felt like i was coming home, it was the strangest feeling in the world. I think it may have been due to the amount of research i did on the country before i went... all the pictures i looked at, what i have heard about the people, all the books i've read, and not only did Lebanon not let me down one bit, it surpassed all of my expectations... so much so that i went back again a few months later and i'm planning my trip there again this year.

I suppose in a way i wish i had discovered lebanon earlier because there doesn't seem like enough time in the world left to take it all in... on the other hand i'm annoyed that i found the place right now at this point in my life, I have fallen in love with the country and it's people, and I just want to keep going back but I have so many other places to see, but i don't think i'll find a place that compares to this.

My pages of the places i visited in Lebanon will be coming soon so wait around for those...

Natural Beauty

sunset on the Corniche, Beirut, Lebanon

Lebanon is full of natural beauty, the sunsets are appreciated by everyone, everyday. the beaches, the mountains, the waterfalls and springs... even without such a rich history and amazing architecture this place would be an amazingly picturesque place.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beauty, Food, People, Culture, everything you could want is there.
Cons:The flights are expensive, and at bad times, if they weren't then i would be there every weekend.
In a nutshell:Everyone thinks Lebanon is Dangerous, but you feel safer than being in London!

Last visit to Lebanon: Jun 2005
Intro Updated Feb 6, 2006
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Watch The Sunsets Things to Do (4)

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My Smallest shisha pipe with it's flight case - Lebanon

Smoke a waterpipe Things to Do (4)

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Photography What to Pack (1)

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Lebanese Lira (Pounds) US Dollar - Lebanon

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Comments (10)

miso80 Sep 22, 2008 at 7:06 AM Report Abuse

Take care of your moobs for me...
uglyscot Aug 18, 2008 at 11:26 PM Report Abuse

How come I missed the sunsets? Good page on a great place.
Jim_Eliason Feb 24, 2007 at 5:45 AM Report Abuse

great page!
toonsarah Feb 12, 2007 at 5:01 AM Report Abuse

Good to meet you yesterday Gareth. I've enjoyed your intro to Lebanon and look forward to reading more on your other pages. Some great shots, though I expected some B&W :)
norain Jan 22, 2007 at 6:22 PM Report Abuse

Nice page :)
MM212 Jul 15, 2006 at 4:24 AM Report Abuse

I've joined you in the support for Lebanon. Check out my picture. Peace!!!
thegulf Jul 2, 2006 at 5:13 PM Report Abuse

lebanese? hospitable? i can't tell you how many times lebanese i met on dinner were excusing themselves to bathroom or engage in phone call once the check was submited. call the lebanese anything you wish, but being generous or hospitable....NO WAY!!!
Little_Lou_Lou Mar 9, 2006 at 6:50 AM Report Abuse

Both, actually, although I'm a bit down on Dylan since he said he did it for the money. We are going to see Arlo Guthrie tommorrow night...
sirine Jun 13, 2005 at 1:17 AM Report Abuse

I feel even more homesick now...Great description!
sarrahh May 11, 2005 at 1:01 AM Report Abuse

nice page keep on and post pls the pics that u have taken