My girlfriend and I, she is Swedish I am American are wanting to go to Beirut in July/Aug for a week. How will I be received? Is it safe? Should I avoid any areas in Beirut or Lebanon in general?
thanks in advance.
Safety in Beirut
bmg123
21 February 2013 19:47:21
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Christine
22 February 2013 07:52:16
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Hello bmg123,
Welcome to Expat.com! 
lebanon7777
24 February 2013 17:39:26
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Lebanon is safe. Just avoid the northern part for now. I'm talking about Tripoli (Aakar region).
Baalbeck and Zahle (Ksara) are PERFECTLY safe.
Enjoy your time in Lebanon.
anna64
24 February 2013 19:40:26
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Hi There
I find Beirut to be as safe as any big city and my family visit here regularly! From time to time, they have a few demonstrations which can occasionally get out of hand but that can happen anywhere nowadays and they are over within hours.! I would not listen to the opinions of people who have never been to Lebanon, especially in the last 2 years.
Like every country, there are risky areas but you would not go there in your own country so it is a no brainer!
Hope this is of some help to you and your girlfriend.
In the meantime, take care!
Regards
Anna64;)
darouiche
15 March 2013 19:02:15
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IŽm also swedish and go to Lebanon every summer and u can be safe
Linni
06 May 2013 19:19:22
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i find it safe here as well...unless ur in a car ;-) just joking, as long as u guys stick to beirut, byblos, etc. u will be fine.
enjoy ur trip!
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