

HappyWife
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Lebanon
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American
Lives in Beirut
Speaks English, Arabic
Registration: 10 September 2014
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Places to visit in Beirut by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Beirut, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Beirut, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in ...

My husband and I like to visit places the funnest way possible--so, ditch the tour bus and take local transportation; talk to the locals (yes, the laugh at our Arabic), and eat at all the places that make tasty food that was probably not certified ... Read More


Finding an affordable gym in Beirut by marie-eve.bedard
Hello °µÍø½ûÇøs, Lebanese, I am struggling to find a decent gym in Achrafiyeh that would not require getting a loan to pay the fees! I'm in Achrafiyeh and would like to be able to find something close-by as I have no car. I've been here ...

Hi, Marie-Eve, I was looking for something similar in my neighborhood. I can't say that I've found the best option yet, but I found a website that lists quite a few options. Here you go: http://www.beirut.com/Gyms Read More


Top 5 tips to live in Lebanon by °µÍø½ûÇø.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting °µÍø½ûÇøs to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Lebanon. What recommendations would you ...

I'm American and have lived in Lebanon for a year and a half. I feel totally at home now. Here are my top five tips: 1. Don't buy a car right away. Spend the first few months driving around in a taxi or with a friend. If you're from ... Read More


Beginner by youju
Hi everybody, Iam a Turkish MA Student. Im here around Beirut and will be here further three weeks. The company I'm working for sent me here as an intern. I can't speak arabic but open to learn as much as possible during my intern here. I ...

Hi, Youju, welcome to Beirut! I think you'll enjoy it here! Read More


Safety and Security in and around Beirut by chseychell
I do not want to sound insensitive. So please do not get me wrong. I have booked my flights and hotel in Harma for my first ever visit to Beirut (between the 26th October and the 4th November). Given the current situation in the neighbouring ...

Hi Ajay, Most of the Indians in Lebanon are either domestic helpers or gas station workers. As such, many of the locals have built up somewhat of a prejudiced thinking that ALL Indians are of the same station in life. The worst problem you will ... Read More


Safety and Security in and around Beirut by chseychell
I do not want to sound insensitive. So please do not get me wrong. I have booked my flights and hotel in Harma for my first ever visit to Beirut (between the 26th October and the 4th November). Given the current situation in the neighbouring ...

I don't think the security situation is bad enough for you to cancel your trip to Lebanon. I am a female and I regularly walk around the city, often alone, wherever I go. Hamra is probably a place to use caution, as it tends to have more ... Read More


New members of the Lebanon forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Lebanon forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Hi, everyone, I'm new to this forum. I'm from America, I was homeschooled, did a fair amount of traveling with my dad and other groups for humanitarian work when I was growing up...finished my education degree and married the most amazing ... Read More