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There are a LOT of things to do in Lebanon. It is a beautiful country that’s full of contradictions and those contradictions create plenty to see and do. On one hand it can be a religious and conservative country and yet on the other hand it can be the best partying scene you’ve ever experienced. The country could be in the middle of a war situation and yet people will be sitting on their rooftops, listening to music, and smoking hookah. In the same day you could go skiing in the mountains and then go swimming at the beach, never driving more than an hour or two. {FYI- this is almost every Lebanese person’s favorite way to brag about their country!} Lebanon is a very special country for both of us. Bassam was born and raised in Lebanon and Lena has always been fascinated by the country. We want to make sure you have all the tips you need to be able to enjoy it to the max! In this post we will share with you the top 16 things to do in Lebanon. 1. Tour the caves of Jei...

Eating in Lebanon is one of our favorite things to do. So much so, that we felt we needed a whole post dedicated to it. If you are a foodie, Beirut is the city for you! Figuring out where to eat is not a problem at all. Almost every street you pass by will have dozens of cafes and restaurants and a Trip Adviser search will give you a large list of places.  We have never had a bad meal in Lebanon so you really can’t go wrong with anywhere you choose, just avoid places that seem like they are trying too hard to be American or fast food type places that don’t serve Arabic food. Just in case you need help narrowing it down, here are our favorite places to eat in Lebanon and the top things to try! What To Eat: 1. Maneesh One of Lena’s absolute favorite things to eat in Lebanon! We often order these for breakfast. It’s basically an Arabic version of a flatbread pizza. It comes spread with zaatar {a blend spices but mainly thyme} or cheese. Lena likes to get half a...

Things to Know When Traveling to Lebanon Photo Credit: Ramy Kabalan As much as we love Lebanon and love traveling there, there are definitely a few things you need to know when traveling to Lebanon to keep your experience as smooth and fun as possible. Lebanon is not a third world country, but it is a developing country, and you will feel it in certain areas more than others. It can also be a slightly chaotic and disorganized country. By knowing what to expect and planning for it, your trip will be smoother, more comfortable, and much more fun. Things to Know Before Traveling to Lebanon: Expect you may get sick There’s a lot of really really good food and you’re going to want to eat it all! Since the food may be very different than where you’re from, there’s a big chance you will get what’s known as travelers bug. Bassam never does since he grew up in Lebanon, but if it’s been a few years since we’ve last gone, Lena will get sick again....