Travelers to Lebanon are amazed at what the country ha to offer. When you step in Lebanon you are surrounded by beauty from all sides. Lebanon has mountains and the world’s best beaches. It has a mix of historical monuments as well as swanky, new restaurants and pubs. Lebanon is a perfect place to be for young and the old.

Lebanon is blessed with stunning landscapes, panoramic views, golden beaches and the most amazing activities such as trekking, boating, skiing and cycling. The country has an excellent Mediterranean climate and rich culture. The monuments have well preserved mosaics from the Byzantine and Roman ears.

If you take a step away from the city you are transported to the beautiful countryside full of traditional villages and religious sites. These villages conduct different types of festivities regularly which you can personally experience. You can simply relax at the sugary white beaches and if you are one of the adventurous types that you can go for a swim or water sports. There are water activities such as scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing and fishing.

If water does not excite you then you can go to the nature parks and do activities such as bird watching, camping, hiking and mountain climbing. For a great experience you can even go to the souks and the night bazaars. Here you can get traditional Lebanese souvenirs for your loved ones back home. There are hand woven rugs, spices, gourmet foods, art jewelry and craft items. Your trip to Lebanon is incomplete without tasting the Lebanese cuisine. It is delicious as well as healthy.

Nightlife in Lebanon is very active with restaurants, discos, night clubs, pubs and wine lounges. You can enjoy yourselves throughout the night as these venues are open till the wee hours of the morning.

If you want to travel safely in Lebanon then the first things that you should do is get a travel insurance. It is better to buy travel insurance before you embark on an overseas journey. The insurance will cover the charges of accidents, thefts and other bad experiences that you can have on your oversea trip.

The country of Lebanon has suffered from political turmoil in the last 20 years. However over the past decade there has been a restoration of normalcy and hence there has been an increase in tourist numbers as well. Lebanon is now known as the Paris of the East and it has returned to its former glory.

One of the most common sense things that you should remember is to travel in groups wherever you go in Lebanon. You should avoid any type of narrow lanes, especially at odd hours of the night. The crime rate in Lebanon has come significantly but you should be extra careful of your belongings. You should avoid carrying too much cash and important documents such as passport. You should also try to avoid wearing any type of real gold or diamond jewelry.

If you see any public gathering on the road then you should avoid joining them. This is because these gatherings are for a political cause and they could turn out to be violent. When you are staying in Beirut then you should not travel south to the Litani River. The area surrounding the river has unexploded landmines which could be a severe threat to your life. You should ideally stick to the well traveled tourist paths.  In case you are travelling to Israel then you should not visit Lebanon after you have traveled to Israel. You may be held up at the check post and refused entry.