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Below are a few books I recommend reading prior to a trip to Beirut:Pity The Nation, by Robert FiskBeyrouth - La Brûlure des Rêves (Éditions Autrements, Collection Monde)Histoire du Liban Contemporain 1860-1943 - Denise Ammoun (Fayard)Beirut's Memory, by Ayman Trawi (Photo Collection)Rome in the East, The Transformation of an Empire, by Warwick Ball
The General Security site offers extenssive information regarding the regulations for each country. As always, call the local embassy for up-to-date requirements for obtaining the visa.The citizens of the below countries may obtain a visa at the borders:Andorra – Antigua and Barbuda – Argentina – Armenia – Australia – Austria – Azerbaijan – The Bahamas – Barbados – Belarus – Belgium – Belize – Bhutan – Brazil – Bulgaria – Canada – Chile – China Rep – Czech Republic – Costa Rica – Croatia – Cyprus – Denmark – Dominican Republic – Estonia – Finland – France – Great Britain - Georgia – Germany – Greece – Hong Kong – Hungary – Iceland – Ireland – Italy – Japan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Latvia – Lithuania – Liechtenstein – Luxembourg – Macedonia – Macau (S A R) – Malaysia – Malta – Mexico – Moldova – Monaco – Montenegro – Netherlands – New Zealand – Norway – Palau – Panama – Peru – Poland –...
Hi ZakThanks for the tip, can you eloborate if i m travelling to damscus & wanted to visit beirut for a short trip will my visa for syria will be valid for re-entry?Also as i m travelling in december to damscus & beirut(possible) what are the must see or do things in beirut or nearby?RegardsAsad
Tipping is usually expected. Most restaurants and nightspots include a 16 % service charge in the bill, but it is customary to leave an extra of 5% to 10% of the total.The local Time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time from October to March, and three hours ahead from April To September.
Lebanon is a democratic republic with a parliamentary system of government and a cabinet headed by a prime minister. Its constitution is based on the separation of executive, legislative and judicial powers, elected by 128 members of parliament for a six-year term.The latter are elected by a universal adult suffrage every four years, and are allocated seats along religious lines.The currency is the Lebanese Lira (LL). Notes are in denominations of LL1,000, LL5,000, LL10,000, LL20,000, LL50,000, AND LL100,000. Coins are in LL50, LL100, LL250 and LL500 pieces.US currency is accepted almost everywhere. The exchange rate of the US Dollar is LL 1,500 with occasional minor fluctuation. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any bank or exchange or cambio shops. Credits cards are accepted almost everywhere.
The Official Language of Lebanon is Arabic. French is a very popular language, which was widely used during the French Mandate and was then compulsory in schools.Over the years, the English has also become more prominent. In general, Lebanese are natural polyglots, bilingual, trilingual and sometimes speaking as many as four languages, which means that the international traveler should find no difficulty whatsoever in communicating with the locals. However, any effort at trying to speak Arabic will be well-rewarded. No matter how far off the mark your pronunciation or grammar might be, you'll often get the response (usually with a big smile), "AH, you speak Arabic very well!"
Since there has not been an official census since 1932, the population of Lebanon is estimated at around 3.5 million at present. It is a startling fact, however, that five times as many people of Lebanese descent live abroad as in their home country.There are 18 recognised religious groupings in Lebanon.Five predominate: Maronite (Catholic ) Christians, Greek Orthodox Christians; Shi'a Muslims, Sunni Muslims & Druze.
Last time I visited Lebanon to attend my nephew's wedding..There were like 15 members of my family to greet us(my sisters,husband and I)at the airport terminal including the bride and groom ;-)This was indeed one my fondest memories of arriving to Lebanon. Funny thing I was chatting with my cousin before we left home to Lebanon and I told him,we have plenty of luggage and I think we should take a taxi as well as his car,,so he says,,"I'm sorry,I'm gonna be busy tomorrow,so I think you should rent a van..."I felt sorry,for not single person could come to the airport for us,specially that my eldest sister hadn't visited Lebanon for 20 years,but I said"it's OK,I understand".Not to mention everybody was laughing at my surprised face when I saw almost every one was there for us :-D
(152 km from Beirut) - CastleProbably built in the late 10th century A.D. by Mouhriz Ibn Akkar, the castle was taken by the Crusaders in the 12th century and re-conquered in 1271 by the Mamluke Sultan Baibars. During the Ottoman period, it belonged to the feudal family of the Banu Sayfa, then around 1620 it was partially destroyed by Emir Fakhreddine II.Although the castle is in ruins, you can recognize two courts separated by a sort of ditch and surrounded by five rectangular towers. The higher court contains a vaulted cistern. The main tower at the southern end, which is still in fairly good condition, is decorated with a frieze of lions carved during restoration work carried out by Sultan Baibars. From here there is also a splendid view of the surrounding area.
Ingredients:Tabbouleh Libanaise 1/4 cup burghul, fine cracked wheat 2 cups finely chopped parsley 1/2 kg (16 oz) firm red tomatoes, washed and finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt (as desired) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil .How to:Wash chopped mint and parsley then drain well. Wash the burghul several times and drain. Soak it in chopped tomatoes for 20 minutes. Rub chopped onion with salt. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add olive oil and lemon juice, toss the mixture well. Serve Tabbouleh with crisp lettuce leaves, or fresh cabbage leaves
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Q: Hi, I am traveling from the USA to northern Lebanon to see my girlfriend who I met in the states a year ago. I have been to Europe...
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