Is Lebanan a place you'd avoid traveling right now (2013)? (crime, life, country)
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I haven't checked the travel advice for Lebanon but it's not on my travel radar at all. I'm sure it has it's attractions, but if I'm going to go anywhere risky in the Middle East I think I'd go to Israel first. I'm very interested in Iran, though, which I'm told is actually fairly safe to travel to.
I haven't checked the travel advice for Lebanon but it's not on my travel radar at all. I'm sure it has it's attractions, but if I'm going to go anywhere risky in the Middle East I think I'd go to Israel first. I'm very interested in Iran, though, which I'm told is actually fairly safe to travel to.
I've considered KISH ISLAND in Iran...as it's visa-free region and a popular Middle Eastern holiday. I'm sure its safe from crime, but not so safe for political suspicions - if a person is an American. Being that you're Asian-Australian, you might not face the same problems/issues. In that case, Iran could be easier for you than an American passport holder.
Lebanan. Seems like they have beautiful beaches, gorgeous archirecture, and bilingual with French. It certainly seems like the most interesting country in the Middle East by far. Plus about half are Christian, and half Muslim. It seems quite unique in the Middle East.
That being said, it seems there are continual unrest/war problems with Lebanan. I'd love to make a visit, even if for just a few days.
If you want to travel to the Middle East then go to the UAE, Saudia Arabia, Turkey, Jordan or Israel. If you really want to go to Lebanon choose places near Beirut and stay away from the eastern half.
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The only conflict that is discouraging to news media:
When Lebanon and Israel had the temporary 2006 land crossing invasions.
Fortunately, quickly stabilized. Even calm starting from the year 2008 or 2015. Continuing into 2020+.
Recently, Lebanon had some economic protests that isn't ever coinciding with the Iran-Iraq things.
Syria is polar opposite from Lebanon. That is just when Syria started to decline.
I want to visit Lebanon eventually, and there aren't any issues. Tons of error free international touristic flow
without any interruption. A unique country in the Middle East. Jordan is quite identical to Lebanon in this version.
Is Lebanan a place you'd avoid traveling right now (2013)?
It seems there are always problems and risks with Beirut. With the unrest in Syria, it seems like there is more than enough stress in the region.
Would most of you absolutely avoid Lebanon altogether, or do you think it's relatively safe enough, and worthy of a visit?
Never been, but from what I understand, talking to people that lived there and still visit, is that some places in Beirut are as modern, safe, and secular as New York City. I think that is the "christian" side of town. Other places, you don't want to venture into. There is a distinct dividing line. But again this is second hand info.
02-08-2020, 12:14 AM
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Never been, but from what I understand, talking to people that lived there and still visit, is that some places in Beirut are as modern, safe, and secular as New York City. I think that is the "christian" side of town. Other places, you don't want to venture into. There is a distinct dividing line. But again this is second hand info.
What is vibrant with Lebanon is actually arriving from Muslim Middle Eastern Culture. The cuisine, Bazaars That Are Equal To Chandeliers, the music, and language. There are significant amount of Christians, yet aren't the ones producing the native atmosphere for that one. Beirut is not comparable to NYC. Too foreign.
We went to Beirut in November 2017 (long weekend trip from Kuwait) and found it relatively safe. It is very historical and they are also redeveloping the center of town. Beirut museum, Byblos (about one hour outside city - seaside port and oldest city in world, and grottos are all worth saying. You can order alcohol and it definitely has a European vibe (like Athens) unlike other places in the Middle East Like Emirates or Oman. The geography reminded me of Israel (although the 2 countries have no relations) mainly because of the Mediterranean.
What is vibrant with Lebanon is actually arriving from Muslim Middle Eastern Culture. The cuisine, Bazaars That Are Equal To Chandeliers, the music, and language. There are significant amount of Christians, yet aren't the ones producing the native atmosphere for that one. Beirut is not comparable to NYC. Too foreign.
Maybe akin to old style Europe in the middle east. Didn't they have that label decades ago "the Paris of the Middle East"?
She dreams of nineteen sixty-nine
Before the soldiers came
The life was cheap on bread and wine
And sharing meant no shame
She is awakened by the screams
Of rockets flying from nearby
And scared she clings onto her dreams
To beat the fear that she might die
And who will have won
When the soldiers have gone?
From the Lebanon, the Lebanon
Maybe akin to old style Europe in the middle east. Didn't they have that label decades ago "the Paris of the Middle East"?
She dreams of nineteen sixty-nine
Before the soldiers came
The life was cheap on bread and wine
And sharing meant no shame
She is awakened by the screams
Of rockets flying from nearby
And scared she clings onto her dreams
To beat the fear that she might die
And who will have won
When the soldiers have gone?
From the Lebanon, the Lebanon
They did. But that mostly applied to the city prior to the 70's civil war.
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