Beirut, Lebanon - "Paris of the East"
I guess landing in Lebanon calls for a 'hey surprise folks' opening line? If indeed you have formed an expression of shock, confusion or disbelief, that's ok, I can understand that. Although with places like Israel, Jordan and Lebanon previously visited, I'm guessing that's the majority of the 'surprise-pie' now consumed? In fact, I honestly say that I knew nothing about Lebanon prior to booking my flight. That might sound crazy ...
From green zone Beirut to red zone Lebanon
You might recall that in my previous post I mentioned that my first few days of exploration here were pretty much alone and how a lack of companionship would be a concern for my remaining stay? Thankfully that concern was quashed the very day I published 'Beirut, Lebanon - "Paris of the East" so in actual fact I've ended up with the best of both worlds; one half of the week solo-style and the latter half with new travel friends. ...
Categories
- Europe (153)
- - Albania (9)
- - Austria (7)
- - Bosnia and Herzegovina (7)
- - Croatia (4)
- - Cyprus (3)
- - France (3)
- - Germany (8)
- - Italy (23)
- - Malta (7)
- - Montenegro (6)
- - Poland (16)
- - Romania (7)
- - Serbia (7)
- - Slovenia (6)
- - Switzerland (3)
- - Greece (20)
- - European Islands (10)
- Africa (16)
- - Morocco (9)
- - Egypt (7)
- Middle East (19)
- - Israel (9)
- - Jordan (4)
- - Lebanon (2)
- - UAE (3)
