After a tumultuous recent past, this historically and culturally rich little Mediterranean country has in recent years also been one of the Arab world's most fun, liberal, and sophisticated, with a vigorous wine country, beaches, skiing, and lots more. But obviously, with the current relentless Israeli assault on the country, Lebanon is at the moment a no-go for travelers, but we hope the situation will resolve itself and travelers will again be able to enjoy this magical land.


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The Glory that Is Lebanese Cuisine, and 7 of its Most Outstanding Dishes

Yulia Gusterina Not only the Middle East´s most popular cuisine but its most popular ambassador across the world at large - from Europe and the Americas to Asia and Australia - al-matbakh al-lubnānī, la cuisine libanaise has become shorthand for freshness, conviviality, and that enviable trick of seeming both generous and healthy at the same time. A table of little dishes, warm flatbread, grilled meats, herbs, lemon, olive oil, and something involving garlic that you immediately want more of:…

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A country being unified through hiking

Abby SewellHere's an interesting piece put out by BBC Travel recently. Despite the severe economic and social crisis gripping Lebanon this year, it seems that life goes on, and hiking has increasingly become a way for visitors to learn about this beautiful country, and locals to learn more about themselves. Check it out here.

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Hope in Lebanon that expats/domestic tourism can save the economy

Both the pandemic and the current economic crisis have gutted hospitality along with other businesses in Lebanon But as pandemic restrictions are being eased, the businesses that survived hope the dollars spent by visiting Lebanese expats and an increase in domestic tourism can get the wheels of the economy moving again. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Mired-in-crises-Lebanon-hopes-summer-arrivals-16293567.php

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The Arab world's most liberal country, beautiful Lebanon is an under-the-radar gem

The tiny Arab country of Lebanon (not even three-quarters the size of the U.S. state of Connecticut) on the Mediterranean bordering Jordan, Syria, and Israel, has been in the news this week thanks to universal street protests - peaceful and held in a festive atmosphere - aimed at getting its corrupt ruling politicians to step down. Additionally, the little many Westerners have known about this country is outdated, from when it was convulsed from 1975 to 1990 by a brutal civil war as well as an…

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  • Max Pesling May 6, 2023 at 11:16am
    The tourism sector here has of course been having a rough time of it along with the rest of the country. But one national group of tourists has been giving it a shot in the arm lately - would you believe Iraqis? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63329846
    Lebanon: Iraqi tourists provide unlikely boost for failing economy
    Despite power cuts, shortages and political strife, Iraqis (and their dollars) are coming to Lebanon.
  • Riccardo R January 26, 2023 at 11:07am
    Sadly, UNESCO just added three sites to its "endangered" list, including Tripoli's trade fair grounds designed in 1962 by Oscar Niemayer: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/unesco-world-heritage-sites-...
    Three sites 'in danger' added to UNESCO World Heritage List
    The historic center of the Ukrainian port city of Odesa was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List as well as its list of sites "in danger" on Wednesd…
  • Wissam Al Khoury October 3, 2022 at 11:00am
    Though many Lebanese have been suffereing from the country's economic implosion, some have found a way to persevere through rural tourism and converting their homes into guesthouses: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/09/homes-guesthouses-some...
    From homes to guesthouses: some Lebanese find ways to survive economic meltdown
    Despite Lebanon's worst financial crisis since its civil war, guesthouse investment is growing as rural tourism soars, generating much-needed revenue…
  • María José March 5, 2022 at 10:27am
    It's worth noting that despite its small size, Lebanon can boast five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the 8th-century ruins of Anjar in the Bekaa Valley; the magnificent ruins of Baalbek, dating back to the ancient Phoenicians (also in the Bekaa); the northern city of Byblos (also of mostly Phoenician origin); the Holy Valley and the Forest of the Cedars of God; and the southern city of Tyre (again, founded by Phoenicians). More information at https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/LB.
    Lebanon - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
    Lebanon - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
  • hoojoozat.com May 31, 2010 at 4:58pm
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  • Northeast News April 4, 2010 at 4:19pm
    I read (in Media LIne, I think) that Lebanon's 2009 tourism numbers increased 39% over 2008. And 2008 was an up year. From my perspective, that's an amazing increase. What's the explanation? Is it just peace?
  • David Paul Appell January 2, 2010 at 12:59am
    Lebanon gets a shout-out in this week's Tripatini blog post surveying hot destinations for 2010. Check it out!
  • David Paul Appell October 2, 2009 at 1:49am
    Just in case you didn't catch it on our home page, this week our Top Tune From Around the Planet was from Lebanon's Myriam Fares: "Eih Elly Byehsal? (What's Going On?)." Enjoy!

    Our latest ditty hails from Lebanon via the pouty lips of sultry chanteuse Myriam Fares, who at 26 already has several albums and a brand of perfume under her belt... a decade after snagging first place at the Lebanese Song Festival. "Eih Elly Byehsal?" is in the Egyptian rather than Lebanese dialect of Arabic (which is more widely understood throughout the Arab world), and frankly, there's nothing remotely deep here ("I'm in love and how can I describe this passion?"). But it's certainly easy on both eyes and ears, so what the hey. Now, Myriam isn't without her critics: More than a few have said she tends to ape (part-Lebanese) Colombian sexpot Shakira, while some fans of another Lebanese singer a decade older, Haifa Wehbe, claim Myriam is copying her. Picky, picky...but never mind that -- what if Hezbollah finds out?

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