martyr square

Lebanon

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April 8th 2011
Early start for day trip to Lebanon but it was well worth it. First stop was Roman ruin Balbeek and then onto Beirut. Beirut is very Western - Zara, Dorthy Perkıns, Subway, Costa Coffee, Dolce & Gabana, Porshe, and lots of people speakıng French. The city centre has been completely rebuilt so was all shiny, new and just like any other city centre you might find back home. A short walk to the ... read more

Middle East » Lebanon

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Lebanon has made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions since 1991 and the end of the devastating 15-year civil war. Under the Ta'if Accord - the blueprint for national reconciliation - the Lebanese have established a more equitable po... ... read more