I have heard a lot about dirty beaches around Beirut, so did some research to determine which were the cleaner ones. Definitely don’t get into water near Beirut - the areas around are very polluted and unsafe for health. We suggest going as far from Beirut as you can. We…
See useful tips for planning your trip to Lebanon Tripoli Heading to Tripoli, keep in mind that this is one of the most conservative areas of Lebanon, so I guess dress accordingly. You will need to head to the Martyr’s Square and hop on a bus from there. This is…
See useful tips for planning your trip to Lebanon Sidon (Saida) South of Lebanon is a beautiful area. First, head to Sidon (Saida in Arabic) in the morning. In order to travel to Sidon (Saida) you should go to Cola intersection in Beirut, a place where minibuses stop. When you…
See useful tips for planning your trip to Lebanon Baalbek is a relatively long drive from Beirut with changing minibuses, but it is really worth it. Baalbek is such an amazing gem, which so few tourists visit. In fact, being located in the Bekaa Valley, it is one of the…
See useful tips for planning your trip to Lebanon Note: Keep in mind that Jeitta Grotto and Our Lady of Lebanon teleferic are not open on Monday, so make your plans accordingly. Jeitta Grotto Price: Around 12 USD depending on the exchange rate To get to the Grotto can take…
My Top 5 Cafes and Restaurants in Beirut As you can expect Lebanese food is simply delicious. My absolute favourite is hummus, but I love almost anything from the Lebanese cuisine. I definitely recommend to try as much as you can here. In the touristy areas, the food is more…
The public transport is not well-organized around the country, but you can get to most places by buses or minibuses. Be aware, they drive like crazy, speeding, over-taking other cars and so on. You don’t need American mountains, the minibuses provide all the adrenaline 😊 By the way, the minibuses…
Currently, Lebanon is off the travelers’ radar. Most people consider it dangerous and/or not worth visiting. Travel advisories of many countries recommend avoiding all but essential travel to the country, indicating that some parts, like Tripoli and Baalbeck, as the areas, where you should not travel at all. But, then…