HappyWife
New memberAmerican expat 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 expats, 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 expat.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 expats 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
Cost of living in Lebanon 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Lebanon in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Lebanon you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Lebanon? > accommodation ...
Beirut: > public transportation fares: taxi (service) 2,000 LL for short trips within the neighborhood, 6,000-10,000 LL to nearby neighborhoods; 8,000 LL for full taxi (not service) within neighborhood. > food prices: I do NOT have a ... Read More
what's Life like in Lebanon for black-Africans..job? socialising? by frissdf
Hello all I'm African from Nigeria I would like to know what is like in Lebanon to live n work there and have friends know people and start a life. . But the problem is I'm Black(African) I've heard of people saying Lebanese people ...
I would definitely agree with what Tunisiantwist is saying...the Lebanese can really be "in your face" about their racism. Most foreign workers that come from Africa, Philippines, India, or Bangladesh have their regular ... 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? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat 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