The political history of Lebanon is incredibly detailed and complex. I found this pretty overwhelming to get my head around when I first travelled to Lebanon and so I wanted to give you a brief and simplified introduction – not to give my opinion on the situation – just an overview of my experience and … More History & Politics of Lebanon

Lebanon is actually a tiny country – smaller than Wales! There’s still plenty to see but it means it’s really easy to get around. Unfortunately there aren’t any trains but you can drive around easily and if you don’t want to hire a car there are many companies which provide private drivers or tour guides. … More Day trips in Lebanon

Lebanese food is some of the best in the world and I was lucky enough to discover the full range of what the country has to offer during my time living there. Drink is considered just as important as the food by many, and so I have included some recommendations here. I’ve got a lot … More Lebanese Cuisine

Interestingly enough, despite being a city based on the sea front, you generally have to travel a little to get to a beach whilst staying in Beirut. So for this entry I’ve decided to also include the pools of various hotels within the city to you still have a choice of places to sunbathe even … More Beirut’s beaches & pools