There are so many beautiful places to visit in Lebanon, it's better if you can travel with a native Lebanese. I was born in Beyrut but live in Broumana. I highly recommend a visit......it's so calm beautiful views and of course the hospitality all over our beautiful country is something we love to show. It's so lovely to see tourists that are not Arab go to Lebanon.
@raed tarshishi Merci kteer. Yes indeed, it feels like we are doomed, watching our country in free fall. The sectarian leaders have dragged us into corruption and have broken the country.
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I am obsessed with your vlogs! This is how vlogs should be - authentic and mostly unedited with no background music/sound effects. Really gives us the real experience too, as if we’re there with you. So thanks!
Wallah ne7na 3yshen b ahla balad, w ma3nash 5abar, balad li fe kil shi, Allah rez2na b 5eyrat l 2ared, bas belena b awsa5 w anjas politicians bl kown! Allah ystofel feyon ya rab
I want to point out that the only reason you might have found stuff cheap like renting the car, is because you paid using US dollars. Due to the economic crisis in lebanon currently, US dollars are so much more valuable. Also I am sorry because of the kids asking for money. These are very common in Leanon due to a lot of poor people
Guys Please !!! Please !!!! visit Pakistan Islamabad and Northern areas as well as travel on mighty English style motorways . Its very Diverse in all means . Love your vlogs :)
I subscribed immediately. You are adventurous smart sweet and young. Thank you for visiting Lebanon and showing it to us through your eyes. I am happy youtube recommended your video to me. I know you said youtube seems to only recommend your videos to males. I think females will find your videos as exciting and as charming.
The refugees crisis was extreme last time i was there visiting part of my family in thr Bekaa. But thank God you guys made it safe out of Starbucks 😂 and the shoe on the back of the car some ppl put it to protect them from evil eyes 🧿 lol And don’t forget to visit the city of Zahleh and the Armenian town of Anjar in the Bekaa as well, there’s many sites to check there, if you guys are still in Leb. Stay safe!!
Keep in mind that this video was filmed in February of 2021 -- Back then, 8,500 L.L. was a pretty good exchange rate. Thank you for looking out for me. I was not cheated in any way. We went to this western union like 15 times while we were living in Lebanon, and the people who run it are great. They always gave us a fair exchange rate.
Hey there, the exchange rate at the moment is around 17000 for 1 us dollar, and not 8500. So they kept the half of your money. Be aware of these local exchanges.
@@20CamelsEmily REALLY JUST I FELT THAT YOU'RE WITH ARE AKA AS LEBANESE AND EVEN BY YOUR TONGUES..EVEN LEBANESE SHAPE..YOU'RE MOST WELCOME TO LEBANON AGAIN AND AGAIN..PLEASE VISIT "THE DAHYI CAFFÈS..YOU CAN FIND A LOT OF LEBANESE-AMERICANS AND AMERICANS TOO"..TJANKS IN DEED FOR THOSE CHARMING VIDEOS..🙏💓🌹
I love seeing foreigers in Leb it gives me new hope for the country hope you're enjoying your time here!! try going to Ehden or Arz or Faraya or Tannourine any of these mountain villages
they are coming to our country because it's cheap for them not for us. from two years we are able as Lebanese to travel all over the world. now we are on the verge of a famine. that's sad any way we welcome anyone :)
On my tropical islands in the Caribbean we don't refer to people as foreigners but rather as tourists or International visitors. I feel It is much more hospitable and welcoming. When people visit a country, most of the time they bring in money that help the economy. Lebanon looks really beautiful.
This video is nostalgia to me. I went from beirut to baalbeck, and visa versa for at least a 1000 times in my life. Now im watching this and im about to cry, i dropped few tears to be honest, the last time i did this trip was several years ago. Thanks guys, you're amazing
@@noahgressmann1536 tomorrow marks 1 year from the disastrous Beirut Port Explosion of august 4, so there will definitely some unrest. But generally its a good place for tourism
Loved this video! It reminded me of driving throughout Lebanon solo and shaking for a good hour thereafter, trying to calm my nerves.🤣 Albeit said, Lebanon stole my heart! Cheers from Texas!
@@LM-pk4uo Yes, I rented a car and drove up to Tripoli, down to Saida and Tyre, and out to Baalbek and other destinations throughout Lebanon, from my "home base" in Achrafieh, Beirut. Indeed, parking was an issue in several occasions and yes, for a Texas girl, traffic at times felt like a game of chicken. Truth be told though, by the fourth day or so, I had the double honk down and I was flying past most cars, deliberately omitting lanes and traffic lights and signaling... Hey, when in Rome...I mean, Lebanon. 😅
Hey Mirabel! Yeah, I felt the same way. By the time we got to our hotel in Baalbek that night, I was pretty exhausted from having to be so aware of everything that was going on the entire time I was behind the wheel, because it felt like almost anything could happen 😅Lebanon also stole mine 😉❤️
@@jc1531997 I wanted to visit another Middle Eastern country (I love the culture!); Additionally, I'm a history nerd, and Baalbek was my main draw to Lebanon. So much so that I passed up on Italy to see Lebanon. Also, Anthony Bourdain (the American Chef/Travel Correspondent) whom I absolutely loved, always raved about Beirut. So, I wanted to visit some of the places he had. No regrets, I fell in love! 🤗❤️
Driving only gets intense in the most populated cities of Lebanon due to traffic with barely any signs, but on the highways, it is mostly predictable lol 😅
Hehehe...shukran habibi... mafi...yalla, lol. So, the lady speaks Arabic with correct enunciation? Nice! I've traveled into 48 countries, including seven in the Middle East and north Africa. And even though, as a Saudi, Lebanon is a stone throw to me, yet I haven't been to Lebanon. I always wanted to go there and drive from Tripoli in the north to Tyre in the south, and visit some cities in the heartland.
@21:35 the baby shoe hang on the back of the car is an old tradition/belief saying that it can counter envy haha I loved the authenticity of your videos and they've awaken so many memories back when I was living there. Although I think you might appreciate a guide or a local that will give you directions to breathe taking places and experiences. Great food, nature, beaches, mountains... this tiny country has it all. Even though the situation is extremely difficult, I think you will fall in love with the land and its climate as well as the people (who used to be extremely generous...)
Emily & Valentine: The “Unagi” comment was hilarious! 😂 Now that I’ve gotten this out of the way, I can comment on the rest of your video. I thought it was a very nice video-especially that it captured many aspects and parts of Lebanon during the lockdown. I also felt like I should have warned you about driving in Lebanon, but for some reason, I assumed you knew, given the fact that you had been to Egypt (far worse, in my view)! Anyway, I wanted to see more of the ancient ruins of Baalbek, and I’m hoping you could still share more of it. I loved being there; ancient history is fascinating! I hope the two of you are safe, and I hope to see you in Boston. Take care!
Hahahaha 🤣 I'm really glad you liked the video. We didn't think the driving was as crazy as it was in Egypt, but we never drove ourselves in Egypt. It's a much different experience when we were the ones in charge of maneuvering the vehicle! I will show more of the ruins in a future video, no worries! 😉 Stay safe, yourself! Cheers from Minneapolis!
Thanks for showing part of Lebanon in raw footage, it made me really nostalgic. I almost cried while watching your vlog, as I haven't been there since 2012. I'm half lebanese half swedish and my relatives live in the mountains, close by where you were. I also drooled when you got your sandwiches. The food in Lebanon is so good and healthy too, and I seriously miss it. Due to circumstances I haven't been able to go back there, and I really appreciate you guys sharing this. My heart aches much more now since the mishap, and I just want to hug everybody over there. The boy that was looking at you guys while you were bying food was really intrigued by your looks. It's not often they see foreigners in the outskirts of Lebanon. THANKS AGAIN - Hope you had a good stay if you are not in Lebanon anymore.
they thought they are just giving away free money thats why there were so agressive . If they knew they were paying him bcs he washed the car , they wouldn't do that.
@@gabrielherera2110 the worst they are not Lebanese and they ruin the Lebanese image. If you don't give them sometime they can be rude as if it's due and u have too
The reason it feels so dense (for the most part it is) is because you were driving along international routes (Beirut-Damascus first before taking the Baalbek-Homs road) so you’ll find buildings all along the way. Obviously if you drive inside it’ll be different. But yes, a tiny country and unfortunately little to no urban planning.
20:02 yes there is ,seek and you will find ,you need to go tocthe mountains ,well of course you won't find an empty nature if you were on the high way ,just ask any lebanese on the streets ,and they will tell you to go to the moutains go to these locations :fakra ,anaya ,kfardebian ,AKAR ,i know these places ,but i m sure there is alot more
@@20CamelsEmily I'm not really sure about the origin story, but it's something along the lines of instead of staring enviously at the car your gaze would shift to the shoe and it would take the blunt of any envy "i.e. evil eye" and the car would be unaffected
Haha nice video. If you want you can spend a day in bourj hammoud. I have a store there maybe we can collab talk about: Armenian food, exploison, perfumes..
18:49 Haha, Michelin is a company that makes all sorts of Tyres, It is a french company, later on they released their restaurant guide. But It it a Tyre company. That is the reason the logo looks like that.
BTW these kids who jumped on the car in the drive thru are beggers who are exploited by gangs and even by their own family..I won't give them money if I was you..I laughed alot when you said oh another one driving on the wrong way😆😆 that is the norm in Lebanon.. you got a new subscriber 🤩
Great video again! I hope you guys visited my town Byblos or Jbeil, it has many touristic sites, restaurants etc.. Lebanon has deteriorated a lot over the past few years. The Lebanon you guys saw isn't the Lebanon we are proud of, you saw a broken depressed Lebanon. Let's hope we get back on our feet in the future 🙏
Wow..Beirut to Baalbak...so many great memories. Moved back to the USA (California) a month and a half ago since things got so bad in Lebanon. Good luck with the rest of your time there. By the way, the Michelin Man is not related to food...it is related to tires 😊.
you were staying by my appartment at Sanaye'a !!!:)) its my first video of you to watch,..i wonder what you do guys in leb...well im lebanese -American living in Houston Tx
Driving in my lovely country is the most stressful thing you can experience in your life. With cars going in opposite directions, motorcycles popping out of no where, no one following any signal or sign, and kids jumping through your window and throwing stuff at you to force you to buy from them, how can it get any better than this?
We used to take this road weekly thanks for the flashback. You should try to visit some of the villages the next time hopefully. Experience the real baalbak generosity.
Not the hole country is dense if you drive up to the Lebanese steppes to north east it’s nice but not know cause it’s close to the Syrian border and isis is there but the Lebanese military is strong one of the strongest in the Middle East isis have tried many times to come inside Lebanon but they have not make it 😂 Lebanon’s military is protecting the border 👍
There was plenty of honking, but not always! I've seen crazier driving scenarios (in Egypt), but this was the most intense driving I personally had ever done!
She had to look for a black marked exchanger than "the security state gonna run after the exchanger and after her and they could to be arrested for one and half year and they arresting the $ and the L.L"..she did the right. ☝
Thank you for sharing! in fact i 've left lebanon 34 years ago! I've have seen Baalbelk and other famous cities when i was a kid !Miss Lebanon a lot! (Я скучаю по Ливану)
This has been shot during the 8500LL exchange rate! so that's in 2020 uploaded recently, exchange rate is at 19500 as I'm writing this. You guys should hook up with people who know their way around the country as if you use the public roads it would be 100% populated and cliche-like. Many times in this very video, taking one turn left or right would have got you into amazing places! Just one small turn!
You guys are super. Usually rental car companies remotely turn off car before arriving to Baalbek. Because Baalbek is to where they take all stolen. You made my day, and watched all you videos, keep it up.
these are PHOENICIAN ruins not romand . the temples are the oldest monuments ever built by humans and that's at least 8000 years back in time ... romans invaded the east only in 64 bc with pompey the roman
@@20CamelsEmily drove this week through Beirut, Saida and the south and most of them drive like maniacs but you get used to it quick haha its kinda fun sometimes to be honest. Again thanks for the Video and Im looking forward to the next :)
When was it filmed, the exchange rate at western union was totally off. Recently its been between 14000 and 17000, almost double of the rate u exchanged at
Oh man you fell for their trap. These little mongers will gang up on you the moment you reveal that you have money. You are absolutely correct in your assumption, there is usually an older guy who leads the pack. Although it might come off as harsh but the best thing to do is to avoid giving them money in the first place. Instead offer food/drink. Finally I command you on your courage taking that road. I left Lebanon a couple of years ago and I still haven't driven that road.
Guys you want to bekaa the most controlled area in leb by the worst ever militia, mc Donald’s and Starbucks are in zahleh the gate of bekaa still little acceptable!!! Those kids on the roads mostly are Syrians / Palestinian🥲 next time to bekaa take along escorts / bodyguards 😅
Balbak castle which conquered Salahuddin Al Ai-iybi in his ruling era from the worst rubbish crusader bitches who were from Europe and obviously colonists crusade was not religious war it was a colonial aggression on the lands of Arabs and Muslims and stealing of valuable assets and resources Crusaders were european alliances
The Michelin man is for Michelin tires mainly but u were thinking of the Michelin star restaurants which is also kinda correct since they made that aswell
I am considering visiting Beirut in October. Would you recommend it or should I hold off until some of the current challenges are addressed? Can a traveler still enjoy Lebanon or are things so bad right now that it is impossible to eat, explore, and connect with local people? Appreciate your insight and great content! Lebanon is so beautiful!
Hey, Theodore! I left Lebanon in June, and I've heard that the situation has significantly deteriorated since then (more intense gas shortages & blackouts), but while I was there it was very much still enjoyable. I was only affected by 2-hour per day power outages, and difficulties finding some items at the pharmacies. In my experience, the Lebanese are very resilient and resourceful. Despite everything they are going through right now, they are still incredibly friendly and hospitable towards guests. I would imagine it is still very much possible to have a good time there. If you're prepared to deal with blackouts for a few hours a day & potential issues finding a gas station that actually has petrol (I didn't experience this myself, but I've heard it's going on), that's the worst I imagine you would have to put up with. I would go, but watch the news in the weeks leading up to your trip in case of civil unrest that could make it dangerous to go. I'm not sure how much worse things will get before they get better.
hi Theodore, Lebanese here, as the channel owner said, if you don't mind looking for gas, it should be doable. i don't think hotels get power outages as much as residential buildings, so that shouldn't be a problem. also us Lebanese always welcome tourists! it actually gives us hope for our country in these testing times
Hey Theodore, i am Lebanese and living in the country. Lebanon currently is facing a very hash time. Power shortages, pharmacy products run out, and gas shortages. In fact, i am writing this while there is no electricity. I believe that civil unrest is and will happen, so if you can, explore the country later on. Things are shaking currently. Yet if you decide to come here, and have fresh dollars, you will have a blissful time with how cheap the country currently is. (1$ = 23,000 L.L. almost, which 2 years ago, 1$ = 1515 L.L.) So, i would play safe and not come in here in these times, yet you could try it out, just try to avoid the southern part of Lebanon, as civil unrest is being active the most over there. Visit Ehden or Faraya at the very least, if you visit :)
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There are so many beautiful places to visit in Lebanon, it's better if you can travel with a native Lebanese. I was born in Beyrut but live in Broumana. I highly recommend a visit......it's so calm beautiful views and of course the hospitality all over our beautiful country is something we love to show. It's so lovely to see tourists that are not Arab go to Lebanon.
@raed tarshishi Merci kteer.
Yes indeed, it feels like we are doomed, watching our country in free fall. The sectarian leaders have dragged us into corruption and have broken the country.
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I am obsessed with your vlogs! This is how vlogs should be - authentic and mostly unedited with no background music/sound effects. Really gives us the real experience too, as if we’re there with you. So thanks!
Thank YOU! I'm really glad you're enjoying them! :)
Wallah ne7na 3yshen b ahla balad, w ma3nash 5abar, balad li fe kil shi, Allah rez2na b 5eyrat l 2ared, bas belena b awsa5 w anjas politicians bl kown! Allah ystofel feyon ya rab
Your videos are awesome!!! So informational! You guys should have over a million subscribers!
أتمنى أن ترجع لبنان إلى ماقبل عام ١٩٧٤ بعيدا عن وساخة الدول وتدخل بشؤونها ، عاش لبنان حره بعيدا عن التحزب و التطرف .
حتى في ذلك الوقت لم يكن لبنان بأفضل حال
Wlc to baalbeck and lebanon
I want to point out that the only reason you might have found stuff cheap like renting the car, is because you paid using US dollars. Due to the economic crisis in lebanon currently, US dollars are so much more valuable. Also I am sorry because of the kids asking for money. These are very common in Leanon due to a lot of poor people
Guys Please !!! Please !!!! visit Pakistan Islamabad and Northern areas as well as travel on mighty English style motorways . Its very Diverse in all means . Love your vlogs :)
I subscribed immediately. You are adventurous smart sweet and young. Thank you for visiting Lebanon and showing it to us through your eyes. I am happy youtube recommended your video to me. I know you said youtube seems to only recommend your videos to males. I think females will find your videos as exciting and as charming.
When you said it's the Michelin brand, I though oh wow, you know a lot about cars. Then you said it's like a food brand😭😭
🥲🤣🤣 So disappointing
@@20CamelsEmily understandable since they created the michelin star for high end restaurants. But they're a tyre manufacturer.
Sorry if we made you disappointed ,visistors should have fun in lebanon and not feel it boring ,it's our fault that we made everything normal
The refugees crisis was extreme last time i was there visiting part of my family in thr Bekaa. But thank God you guys made it safe out of Starbucks 😂 and the shoe on the back of the car some ppl put it to protect them from evil eyes 🧿 lol And don’t forget to visit the city of Zahleh and the Armenian town of Anjar in the Bekaa as well, there’s many sites to check there, if you guys are still in Leb. Stay safe!!
18.27 ha ha ha😂😂😂
Those were refugees outside of the Starbucks.
Oh God the baggers!! Baggers in Lebanon became so many unfortunately , all these baggers came fron Syria after the war there
Sadly true story.
Yeah and they are annoying🤦♀️🤦♀️
Keep in mind that this video was filmed in February of 2021 -- Back then, 8,500 L.L. was a pretty good exchange rate. Thank you for looking out for me. I was not cheated in any way.
We went to this western union like 15 times while we were living in Lebanon, and the people who run it are great. They always gave us a fair exchange rate.
Hey there, the exchange rate at the moment is around 17000 for 1 us dollar, and not 8500. So they kept the half of your money. Be aware of these local exchanges.
@@m.h.7121 18 500
@@m.h.7121 he just explained that it was filmed in February? Learn to read.
@@MasterCapitalist tf you are talking about, she edited the comment, you need to learn how to read, i guess?
this just bring to context that in 5 month the exchange rate nearly tripled :(
If there's one thing I've learned, Lebanese LOVE turkey & cheese
You wouldn’t expect that 😂
@@20CamelsEmily REALLY JUST I FELT THAT YOU'RE WITH ARE AKA AS LEBANESE AND EVEN BY YOUR TONGUES..EVEN LEBANESE SHAPE..YOU'RE MOST WELCOME TO LEBANON AGAIN AND AGAIN..PLEASE VISIT "THE DAHYI CAFFÈS..YOU CAN FIND A LOT OF LEBANESE-AMERICANS AND AMERICANS TOO"..TJANKS IN DEED FOR THOSE CHARMING VIDEOS..🙏💓🌹
You most welcome too bro Uptin..🙏💓🌹
I love seeing foreigers in Leb it gives me new hope for the country hope you're enjoying your time here!! try going to Ehden or Arz or Faraya or Tannourine any of these mountain villages
they are coming to our country because it's cheap for them not for us. from two years we are able as Lebanese to travel all over the world. now we are on the verge of a famine. that's sad any way we welcome anyone :)
youssef selfish
@Jamil Ebdeen why do you make everything about religion and yes the Christian areas are better than other areas
Que s'est-il passé au Liban ,, ce beau pays que j’aime tant 🇱🇧🇹🇳 Cordialement
On my tropical islands in the Caribbean we don't refer to people as foreigners but rather as tourists or International visitors. I feel It is much more hospitable and welcoming. When people visit a country, most of the time they bring in money that help the economy. Lebanon looks really beautiful.
This video is nostalgia to me. I went from beirut to baalbeck, and visa versa for at least a 1000 times in my life. Now im watching this and im about to cry, i dropped few tears to be honest, the last time i did this trip was several years ago. Thanks guys, you're amazing
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Zamatet ya shrik
Come back its cheap now
@@tatianarahbany1710 is it dangerous right now?
@@noahgressmann1536 tomorrow marks 1 year from the disastrous Beirut Port Explosion of august 4, so there will definitely some unrest. But generally its a good place for tourism
Loved this video! It reminded me of driving throughout Lebanon solo and shaking for a good hour thereafter, trying to calm my nerves.🤣 Albeit said, Lebanon stole my heart! Cheers from Texas!
@@LM-pk4uo Yes, I rented a car and drove up to Tripoli, down to Saida and Tyre, and out to Baalbek and other destinations throughout Lebanon, from my "home base" in Achrafieh, Beirut. Indeed, parking was an issue in several occasions and yes, for a Texas girl, traffic at times felt like a game of chicken. Truth be told though, by the fourth day or so, I had the double honk down and I was flying past most cars, deliberately omitting lanes and traffic lights and signaling... Hey, when in Rome...I mean, Lebanon. 😅
Hey Mirabel! Yeah, I felt the same way. By the time we got to our hotel in Baalbek that night, I was pretty exhausted from having to be so aware of everything that was going on the entire time I was behind the wheel, because it felt like almost anything could happen 😅Lebanon also stole mine 😉❤️
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Mirabel Adcock what made you come to lebanon in the first place?
@@jc1531997 I wanted to visit another Middle Eastern country (I love the culture!); Additionally, I'm a history nerd, and Baalbek was my main draw to Lebanon. So much so that I passed up on Italy to see Lebanon. Also, Anthony Bourdain (the American Chef/Travel Correspondent) whom I absolutely loved, always raved about Beirut. So, I wanted to visit some of the places he had. No regrets, I fell in love! 🤗❤️
Lebanon has a California, European, Arabian feel all in one country! This is what makes it special.
Well said
Well not Arabian we have no desert
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@@that_lebanese4747 go to bekaa and you’ll feel the Arabian look. Arabian doesn’t have to mean desert!
Yes but now it is getting more and more destroyed sadly
Driving only gets intense in the most populated cities of Lebanon due to traffic with barely any signs, but on the highways, it is mostly predictable lol 😅
Oh u didn't visit Akkar and Sir el Denniyeh and ehden.... if u visit Lebanon again u must go to this places
Hehehe...shukran habibi... mafi...yalla, lol. So, the lady speaks Arabic with correct enunciation? Nice! I've traveled into 48 countries, including seven in the Middle East and north Africa. And even though, as a Saudi, Lebanon is a stone throw to me, yet I haven't been to Lebanon. I always wanted to go there and drive from Tripoli in the north to Tyre in the south, and visit some cities in the heartland.
Liked. You guys are authentic and respectful to the local cultures.
@21:35 the baby shoe hang on the back of the car is an old tradition/belief saying that it can counter envy haha
I loved the authenticity of your videos and they've awaken so many memories back when I was living there. Although I think you might appreciate a guide or a local that will give you directions to breathe taking places and experiences. Great food, nature, beaches, mountains... this tiny country has it all. Even though the situation is extremely difficult, I think you will fall in love with the land and its climate as well as the people (who used to be extremely generous...)
I just got to Lebanon from Canada last week it’s been a fun time so far. As a Caucasian Canadian it’s definitely been a friendly welcome.
I experienced the same friendliness and hospitality while I was there 😊 I’m glad you’re having a great time!
@@20CamelsEmily I was super nervous to come here. Glad I made it! Enjoy your time :)
lebanese are caucasian too
@@palestinabaddie no we're not, thank god. we're already cringe enough.
@@palestinabaddie 😳
Emily & Valentine:
The “Unagi” comment was hilarious! 😂
Now that I’ve gotten this out of the way, I can comment on the rest of your video.
I thought it was a very nice video-especially that it captured many aspects and parts of Lebanon during the lockdown. I also felt like I should have warned you about driving in Lebanon, but for some reason, I assumed you knew, given the fact that you had been to Egypt (far worse, in my view)! Anyway, I wanted to see more of the ancient ruins of Baalbek, and I’m hoping you could still share more of it. I loved being there; ancient history is fascinating!
I hope the two of you are safe, and I hope to see you in Boston. Take care!
Hahahaha 🤣
I'm really glad you liked the video. We didn't think the driving was as crazy as it was in Egypt, but we never drove ourselves in Egypt. It's a much different experience when we were the ones in charge of maneuvering the vehicle! I will show more of the ruins in a future video, no worries! 😉
Stay safe, yourself! Cheers from Minneapolis!
17:21 Syrian refugees
impressed how you already have learned some Lebanese/Arabic slang words
Thanks for showing part of Lebanon in raw footage, it made me really nostalgic. I almost cried while watching your vlog, as I haven't been there since 2012. I'm half lebanese half swedish and my relatives live in the mountains, close by where you were. I also drooled when you got your sandwiches. The food in Lebanon is so good and healthy too, and I seriously miss it. Due to circumstances I haven't been able to go back there, and I really appreciate you guys sharing this. My heart aches much more now since the mishap, and I just want to hug everybody over there.
The boy that was looking at you guys while you were bying food was really intrigued by your looks. It's not often they see foreigners in the outskirts of Lebanon.
THANKS AGAIN - Hope you had a good stay if you are not in Lebanon anymore.
Such an adventure👌
क्या आप जानते हैं जिन देशों में ठंड होती है बीमारी भी कम होती है कारण अनेक हैं?👍👍👍👍👍
17:00 as a lebanese i ve never seen scammers like these people ,so rude !
they thought they are just giving away free money thats why there were so agressive . If they knew they were paying him bcs he washed the car , they wouldn't do that.
@@fadelibrahim7663 i hate this trend of people pretending to be poor and annoying people to their advantage
@@gabrielherera2110 the worst they are not Lebanese and they ruin the Lebanese image. If you don't give them sometime they can be rude as if it's due and u have too
They are not Lebanese..OKKKAY BUDY
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I hope you enjoyed your holiday in Lebanon 🇱🇧
23:05 The roundabout part killed me :D I miss Lebanon, it is so beautiful and so sad at the same time
@13:25 Big LIKE for helping out 👍🏻 And big respect ✊
The reason it feels so dense (for the most part it is) is because you were driving along international routes (Beirut-Damascus first before taking the Baalbek-Homs road) so you’ll find buildings all along the way. Obviously if you drive inside it’ll be different. But yes, a tiny country and unfortunately little to no urban planning.
20:02 yes there is ,seek and you will find ,you need to go tocthe mountains ,well of course you won't find an empty nature if you were on the high way ,just ask any lebanese on the streets ,and they will tell you to go to the moutains go to these locations :fakra ,anaya ,kfardebian ,AKAR ,i know these places ,but i m sure there is alot more
Hello, @20camels your vlogs are awesome keep it up, love from pakistan:)
21:34 The baby shoe hanging at the back of the car is supposed to ward off the evil eye :D
That's so interesting! I wonder how that came to be (if you know the origin story, I'd love to hear it). Thanks for sharing, Rami :)
@@20CamelsEmily I'm not really sure about the origin story, but it's something along the lines of instead of staring enviously at the car your gaze would shift to the shoe and it would take the blunt of any envy "i.e. evil eye" and the car would be unaffected
اريد الذهاب الي هذا المكان الجميل تشعر وكانك لازلت في زمن الرومان شكرا جزيلا علي كل ماتقدموة لنا احبكم كثيرا
Haha nice video. If you want you can spend a day in bourj hammoud. I have a store there maybe we can collab talk about: Armenian food, exploison, perfumes..
18:49 Haha, Michelin is a company that makes all sorts of Tyres, It is a french company, later on they released their restaurant guide. But It it a Tyre company. That is the reason the logo looks like that.
The dollar is 16500 not 8500
I think that was filmed back when the $ rate was 8500
BTW these kids who jumped on the car in the drive thru are beggers who are exploited by gangs and even by their own family..I won't give them money if I was you..I laughed alot when you said oh another one driving on the wrong way😆😆 that is the norm in Lebanon.. you got a new subscriber 🤩
18:58
Ah yeees, Michelin Man the food brand thing...
Was hilarious that when she said about "Michelin Man" is a label for food..☝🤣
Thank you for the insights.
Can I have the car rental details, it feels so worh for the amount
Great video again! I hope you guys visited my town Byblos or Jbeil, it has many touristic sites, restaurants etc.. Lebanon has deteriorated a lot over the past few years. The Lebanon you guys saw isn't the Lebanon we are proud of, you saw a broken depressed Lebanon. Let's hope we get back on our feet in the future 🙏
Frankly any foreigner who actually succeeds in driving in Lebanon should immediately be granted Lebanese citizenship.
First we need to make sure that they can drive for a few weeks without having a nervous breakdown.
Is it that bad? I'll be in Lebanon in October and I'm debating whether to rent a car or not.
Welcome to Lebanon for all people overall the world. Here the many of cultures are merged together😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@17:13 Starbucks, Chtaura 🤩 . I go there each time I head to Beirut. Recently Starbucks opened a new branch in Zahlé.
Welcome guys to The Bekaa 💖💖💖
Wow..Beirut to Baalbak...so many great memories. Moved back to the USA (California) a month and a half ago since things got so bad in Lebanon. Good luck with the rest of your time there. By the way, the Michelin Man is not related to food...it is related to tires 😊.
you were staying by my appartment at Sanaye'a !!!:)) its my first video of you to watch,..i wonder what you do guys in leb...well im lebanese -American living in Houston Tx
Hey, yeah that's right! We travel full-time, and we were in Lebanon for a few months to film these videos.
YOU SHOULD HAVE WENT TO A BLACK MARKET TO EXCHANGE DOLLARS THEY SCAMMED YOU😂😂😂😂😂
Haram jad..they scammed her..hh
To be continued .... where is the continuation video ? Did you get kidnapped or something ?
I am fram baalbek city i just want to say welcome 😁 i loved the video
One thing yall should know that Do whatever u want to do in lebanon cz we have no governement lol
Driving in my lovely country is the most stressful thing you can experience in your life. With cars going in opposite directions, motorcycles popping out of no where, no one following any signal or sign, and kids jumping through your window and throwing stuff at you to force you to buy from them, how can it get any better than this?
Hahaha
22:13 baalbek (baal bek - مدينة بعل) means the city of the sun because in the morning the sun rise in baalbek first then it goes to the other cities
We used to take this road weekly thanks for the flashback. You should try to visit some of the villages the next time hopefully. Experience the real baalbak generosity.
You got scammed the exchange rate is 17,500 not 8500
Keep in mind that this video was filmed in February of this year. At the time, it wasn't a bad rate.
YOU MOST WELCOME TO YOUR SECOND COUNTRY 🇱🇧LB💓US🇺🇲..🙏😃🌹
So great seeing foreigners traveling to Lebanon. I really wanna go to Beirut.
Even after the fantastic year of 2020 people still going
Exchange your money at the black market you get much better rates.
This wasn't a terrible rate at the time -- Keep in mind that this was filmed in February of 2021
OMG Sassine square! My home! My love!
Not the hole country is dense if you drive up to the Lebanese steppes to north east it’s nice but not know cause it’s close to the Syrian border and isis is there but the Lebanese military is strong one of the strongest in the Middle East isis have tried many times to come inside Lebanon but they have not make it 😂 Lebanon’s military is protecting the border 👍
Thousands welcome you in very safe Iraq 🇮🇶.
If you're still here and you're interested, my friend and I would love to show you south Lebanon
the driving does not seems bad not much honking and yelling going on 😂🤣😂 can`t wait for the beer review !!
There was plenty of honking, but not always! I've seen crazier driving scenarios (in Egypt), but this was the most intense driving I personally had ever done!
Im superfecial i know, but the girl is super gorgoues
You know he´s an American when he says "Babe, how about 10% alcohol drink before we hit the road?" XD
omg they ripped you off, you only got 8000? per $1 . omg
love the raw and uncut feel of this vlog. you can get a better exchange rate btw, the dollar is around 15000LL
23 000***
They filmed the video in around winter or spring the rates was lower than today
@@lk.233 yeah but they were not 8500 they had a bad deal
She had to look for a black marked exchanger than "the security state gonna run after the exchanger and after her and they could to be arrested for one and half year and they arresting the $ and the L.L"..she did the right.
☝
Thank you so much for it. So interesting and so informative. Looking forward to your and Valentine's more new adventures :)
More to come! Thanks for watching, Nadeem
Thank you for sharing! in fact i 've left lebanon 34 years ago! I've have seen Baalbelk and other famous cities when i was a kid !Miss Lebanon a lot! (Я скучаю по Ливану)
Привет! Спасибо за комментарий. Я могу понять почему ты скучаешь по Ливану. Это так дорого)
This has been shot during the 8500LL exchange rate! so that's in 2020 uploaded recently, exchange rate is at 19500 as I'm writing this. You guys should hook up with people who know their way around the country as if you use the public roads it would be 100% populated and cliche-like. Many times in this very video, taking one turn left or right would have got you into amazing places! Just one small turn!
You guys bring my love of Lebanon and US to fruition......
You guys are super. Usually rental car companies remotely turn off car before arriving to Baalbek. Because Baalbek is to where they take all stolen. You made my day, and watched all you videos, keep it up.
these are PHOENICIAN ruins not romand . the temples are the oldest monuments ever built by humans and that's at least 8000 years back in time ... romans invaded the east only in 64 bc with pompey the roman
Im kinda preparing myself for driving down there for the first time haha. I‘ll be flying on monday, thanks for the Video it helped alot :)
Let me know how the driving goes! So cool that I made this video in time for your trip! :) I'm glad you found it helpful
@@20CamelsEmily drove this week through Beirut, Saida and the south and most of them drive like maniacs but you get used to it quick haha its kinda fun sometimes to be honest. Again thanks for the Video and Im looking forward to the next :)
was Valentine withdrawing US currency from the ATM?
I'm hoping that's another option besides Western Union yourself
Hello,
the video is great and useful, could help me and send the details of place of rental cars you used.
thanks
Hey Kero, I rented the car from Budget in Achrafieh
@@20CamelsEmily Thanks )))
you give the real truth for life in lebanon
not how everyone say💕
Crazy im crying. I miss Lebanon so much 🇱🇧
When was it filmed, the exchange rate at western union was totally off. Recently its been between 14000 and 17000, almost double of the rate u exchanged at
“Best i can give you” then walk out
Thanks for looking out for me, Rony. When I filmed this video, it was February of this year. Back then, 8,500 L.L. was not a bad rate.
When was this? Isn't the rate like 15.000 for 1 USD?
Exactly, now it's 20 000 😂 😂 😂
@@templar4743 oh lord ...
Oh man you fell for their trap. These little mongers will gang up on you the moment you reveal that you have money.
You are absolutely correct in your assumption, there is usually an older guy who leads the pack.
Although it might come off as harsh but the best thing to do is to avoid giving them money in the first place. Instead offer food/drink. Finally I command you on your courage taking that road. I left Lebanon a couple of years ago and I still haven't driven that road.
No mention of intense currency crisis. Was this filmed before or is news hyperbolic?
according to the weather and their clothes, i can tell it was filmed in the winter/spring time
Guys you want to bekaa the most controlled area in leb by the worst ever militia, mc Donald’s and Starbucks are in zahleh the gate of bekaa still little acceptable!!! Those kids on the roads mostly are Syrians / Palestinian🥲 next time to bekaa take along escorts / bodyguards 😅
الناس ميتة جوع يا حرااام
Balbak castle which conquered Salahuddin Al Ai-iybi in his ruling era from the worst rubbish crusader bitches who were from Europe and obviously colonists
crusade was not religious war it was a colonial aggression on the lands of Arabs and Muslims and stealing of valuable assets and resources
Crusaders were european alliances
when did you make this video, just to check that those western union guys didnt steal you :)
the rate nowadays 1$=20,000lbp
The Michelin man is for Michelin tires mainly but u were thinking of the Michelin star restaurants which is also kinda correct since they made that aswell
Love you madam ji from India
I also have heart-pain when I hear it costs 46,000 liras (LBP) .... two years ago it was for 2000 at the utmost...
I am considering visiting Beirut in October. Would you recommend it or should I hold off until some of the current challenges are addressed? Can a traveler still enjoy Lebanon or are things so bad right now that it is impossible to eat, explore, and connect with local people? Appreciate your insight and great content! Lebanon is so beautiful!
Hey, Theodore! I left Lebanon in June, and I've heard that the situation has significantly deteriorated since then (more intense gas shortages & blackouts), but while I was there it was very much still enjoyable. I was only affected by 2-hour per day power outages, and difficulties finding some items at the pharmacies.
In my experience, the Lebanese are very resilient and resourceful. Despite everything they are going through right now, they are still incredibly friendly and hospitable towards guests. I would imagine it is still very much possible to have a good time there.
If you're prepared to deal with blackouts for a few hours a day & potential issues finding a gas station that actually has petrol (I didn't experience this myself, but I've heard it's going on), that's the worst I imagine you would have to put up with.
I would go, but watch the news in the weeks leading up to your trip in case of civil unrest that could make it dangerous to go. I'm not sure how much worse things will get before they get better.
hi Theodore, Lebanese here, as the channel owner said, if you don't mind looking for gas, it should be doable. i don't think hotels get power outages as much as residential buildings, so that shouldn't be a problem. also us Lebanese always welcome tourists! it actually gives us hope for our country in these testing times
Hey Theodore, i am Lebanese and living in the country. Lebanon currently is facing a very hash time. Power shortages, pharmacy products run out, and gas shortages. In fact, i am writing this while there is no electricity. I believe that civil unrest is and will happen, so if you can, explore the country later on. Things are shaking currently. Yet if you decide to come here, and have fresh dollars, you will have a blissful time with how cheap the country currently is. (1$ = 23,000 L.L. almost, which 2 years ago, 1$ = 1515 L.L.) So, i would play safe and not come in here in these times, yet you could try it out, just try to avoid the southern part of Lebanon, as civil unrest is being active the most over there.
Visit Ehden or Faraya at the very least, if you visit :)