Lebanon is a pretty small country, and for that reason it’s easier just to base yourself in Beirut, which is right in the middle, and do day trips from there, so that’s exactly what I did. After exploring the city itself and some of the interior I spent the rest of my time exploring some of the historic towns along the coast, a coastline of which every inch is developed and inhabited. There’s really no clear division from one town…
Most places in Lebanon can be seen as easy day trips from Beirut, but not all. So I took a break from Beirut and headed up to the mountains to stunning Bcharre, a city on the edge of a cliff overlooking the very deep Qadisha Valley for a little hiking. It was quite refreshing being up here, cooler temps, quieter nights, and the smell of pine trees all around. The main reason for coming here though, was to see the…
Greetings from Lebanon! I’ve left the relative calm oasis of Jordan and landed in loud, fast paced, chaotic Beirut. The very first thing I noticed about this place is that the Lebanese are hands down the most insane drivers in the world. No joke! The taxi ride from the airport to my hotel was absolutely terrifying. It’s gas all the way to the floor or brake all the way to the floor, weaving around everyone and everything, and three times…