Lebanon

Best time to go

Apr–Jun & Sep–Nov (mild). Check advisories.

Currency

Lebanese Pound (LBP); USD widely used.

Taste this

Hummus, tabbouleh, manakish & kibbeh.

Stay safe

Check current advisories; Beirut is lively.

Where to stay

Beirut (Gemmayzeh, Hamra), Byblos, Baatara, Jeita.