Lebanon Travel Forum

hello everyone, i am off to syria in october,and from syria going to lebanon,beirut,well is gay life is safe in beirut? im planing to stay there 4 days,what about club,bar,restaurant? i really appreciate your comments,thanks a lot indeed

I am a 25-yeared old Spanish girl who will stay in Beirut in August 2008. I am trying to find a bedroom to rent only for that month, in a flat sharing with other young people. If you have a room to rent, please contact me at anna.alberich@gmail.com
Cheers,
anna

Information on Yachts entering Lebanon/Paper work required?

Hi everybody,

we are leaving in a week to travel by car through amongst other the Middle East. As I was born in Lebanon, I would find it a pity to miss out on Lebanon but it seems you can't drive into Lebanon with a diesel car. Anyone knows what the story exactly is? Can't you drive in Lebanon with a diesel car period or can't you drive in Lebanon with a diesel car with exceptions?

Hope someone can help!

Hi

I am going to be in Beirut in August and September and I am searching for:

-apartement for 1 Person (do not care where in Beirut it is).

I would be happy for all offers: fadi.sinno@uni-graz.at

Fadi Sinno
Austria

Hi,

Does anyone know of a passenger ferry service from Cyprus (preferably Limassol) to Lebanon (preferably Beirut)?

Thanks in advance,

Hayley :)

Hi all,

I am looking for a room/studio/flat to rent in beirut from 22 june till end of July. If you know anyone who got something available drop me a message or reply here.
Don't hesitate to ask.

Many Thanks

Hi all,

Im looking to travel back to Lebanon from either Syria or Turkey this coming August,

my friends here in London cant come with me this August so will be travelling alone, also my friends in Lebanon are not really into clubbing and the like, so I was hoping to meet up with people in Lebanon who are keen to go to the clubs, e.g BO18, Acid, Crystal and so on,

anyone up for it then let me know, or if their is a forum for solo travellers looking for the same, the a point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

M

hello, i am an american lebanese girl staying with family here in lebanon. i have not noticed many foreign young travelers like i do in other countries, anybody know where they are? i understand some lebanese but i do not speak it... also, i hope to travel to jordan, greece, egypt and maybe morrocco...does anybody know a cheap way to do this? thanx so much for any tips :)

Hi,
I am looking for an appartment in Beirut for just one week (July 19 - July 26). I will come together with my boyfriend. Does someone know something??
Thanks!

Hey ALL!!

I am looking for an apartment to rent for in the period of 15 july till 10 august 2008. Anywhere in Beirut, preferrably in Hamra. We're 2 girls coming from the UK, budget is set at 700$.
hayek8@googlemail.com

Many thanks :)

My appeal goes to anyone who lives in Lebanon.
First of all, sorry to hear about the fighting. I hope none is hurt and all are safe.
But how is the situation in common. Do you think this thing will blow over?

I travelling to Beirut in mid june, and hope that things have quiet down by then.
but to get an indicator on how things are I was wondering if anyone could help me with a few questions:
Is the airport open at this time(I heard it was closed)?
does the infra structure work?
are the busses driving?
are people going to work?
that kind of things....

any reply would be preciated.

thanks
Jonas

what boat companies are there for normal transportation from jounieh to larnaca by sea? not a cruise aimed for tourism, just for transportation.
thanks alot.

hello,
it's been asked about many times, but I would like to post that question again. I would like to come to Lebanon about half of july, for about a month. I am looking for a studio to rent, or a flatshare. Maybe someone could advice me any nice place to stay? or website where I could look for such informations?
thx for any help,
Anka

What is the situation of Taxi and transportation from airport into town if some one arrives past mid night?
thanks

Hi all...
I'm wanting to travel to Lebanon the last week of June. I have been studying arabic for the last year & 1/2 & am wanting to travel around Lebanon & be in a situation where i HAVE to speak in arabic to people. I'd LOVE to also learn some lebanese cooking. I was wondering if there are any cooking classes available? I looked up on lebweb but couldn't find much. Also, was wondering if any families took boarders for a week or so?? A friend suggested this as an idea to help me understand the language as well as day to day lifestyle.

Thanks

Hi to all u guys!!:)

I m a Greek and soon I hope that I ll manage to pay my first visit in this beautifull-as people saying-city of Lebanon.

I have no idea about visas or way to go there (except airplane),what i ve to see,to taste,to enjoy,to avoid etc..in my mind I expect to feel the arab calm atmosphere along with the smell of the war..shortly i expect to have the best and the worst..from the greatest fun i ever had,in the Skybar,till a ''dangerous'' experience..

so if anyone feeling glad to speak about life there,in any aspect of it,please contact me and lets have a chat about all..any info is useful!!:)

Thanx in advance

We are to young Danish journalists coming to Beirut in the periode from the mittle of March to the beginning of April. We are looking for a place to stay for the time. The best would be a furnitured apartment. Are there anyone who can give an advice where to search for apartments or help with contacts to someone living in Beirut who can help us in our search?

Alternative suggestions of places to stay (cheap hotels, hostels with private rooms or private accommodation etc.) are also welcome.

Regards from Kim

We want to travel from Beirut to Damascus on bus or taxi service. Can we take the bus/taxi from Beirut airport, or need to go into Beirut city to catch the Bus / Taxi. Also is it safe to travel on Bus/Taxi. What is the usual cost of the journey. How much time does it take. How about visa at the syrian border.
Please inform. Thanks
James

Hei

I need to transport my car from Europe to Lebanon this summer. I heard that there might be a ferry? If so were can I take it from? Do I have to go to Cyprus, Greece or Turkey first?

Hello,

I want to know how is the situation right now in Lebanon for travelers. The Canadian gouvernment is suggesting not to go to Lebanon now and I m wondering if the risk is actually real. I am planning to go to lebanon soon and I d like to have the opinion of some travelers or locals who are there right now, in order to diversify my sources!!!!!

Hi All,

I am visiting Lebanon for the first time ever on March.

I will be staying for 4 days only.

Can you please suggest a schedule for my visit?

What are the places that I should not miss?

What are the best restaurants (and where?)?

What are the best markets and malls?

Is there a specific place that I must visit?

Thanks all.

VidER

When is the best time to go out of those 2 months. Our availability is either End of Feb or beginning -mid March? We're planning on a 5 day trip but also want to go clubbing in Beirut so skiing is not all and everything, but there should still be enough snow for the better skiers in the group. i.e. the larger slopes need to be open.
Would also appreciate tips if we should split trip in 3 days skiing + stay in resort, 2 days beirut or if we can do 5 days beirut drive up on the days we want to ski?

Hallo,

Which is the best way to travel from Beirut to Latakia or Aleppo. Is it possible to take a Taxi? How much ist the price?

thx
:-)

Hello,
Is there ferry service between Lebanon and Cyprus, February 2008?
Thanks,
d

Is there a way to drive from Beruit to Jerusalem. Is the boarder very dangerous? I'm a dark skinned American that has traveled extensivily, but could I make that journey if I had Lebanese friend drop me off and an Israeli pick me up at the border?

I would rather not fly, but I may have to.

Hey there,

I m Lebanese but I havent been in Lebanon in few years. I will be going this winter for couple of months. Since I ve spent last year studying Spanish I would like to continue to learn or practice with someone in Beirut or South. I m intermediate so I dont want to go to a beginner's school.

1- Do you know if there are clubs where I can meet Spaniards who want to learn Arabic in return of teaching Spanish.
2- In general what's the most popular site for classified ads on the internet in Lebanon?
3- Do you know some useful sites like yellowpages, weather forecast, transportation or trip planner, job ads, events... in Lebanon

Hello,
I'm looking for a flat to rent, for at least a year, in Furn Al-Shebbak or nearby, starting 1 January 2008. Any tips are welcome.

Hi,
I'm gonna be heading to Lebanon soon, by bus, via Syria. I was wondering if anyone has had the experience... and can someone say if it is possible for an American citizen to get a visa at the border? It wasn't exactly clear on the consular website.
Thank you!

I'm considering studying at the American University in Beirut, Lebanon sometime within the next few years. I am a blonde, single, 18 years old, American girl from Hawaii.

Is this a good idea? I just don't want to end up being stuck on the university campus because it's not safe or whatever to travel around by myself. Whats the safety issue for someone like me?