The ULTIMATE BATROUN Lebanon Guide (15 things to do in 2024) 🇱🇧

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  • In this video, we will reveal the beauty and uniqueness of this gem of a place known as Batroun Lebanon. We will showcasing the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Join us as we explore the 15 best things to do in Batroun, offering you a comprehensive guide to make the most of your visit. From ancient ruins to breathtaking coastal vistas, culinary delights to lively markets, our immersive footage captured by ‪@worldnomac‬ and ‪@Mabelleofficial‬ will take you on an unforgettable adventure through this remarkable destination. You will find out by the end of this video why I consider Batroun as my favorite city in Lebanon.
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  • @NomacGuides
    @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My number 1 favorite city in Lebanon!! I love Batroun for so many reasons and to be honest, everyone I have met loves it too. It has its own unique vibe much different than all other cities in Lebanon and it is constantly growing and evolving tremendously! My friend Fouad offers tours of Lebanon that will get you hooked to the country the same way he showed me Lebanon! He can be reached by email fouadassaf1997@ gmail. com on instagram: instagram.com/assaf.fouad/
    Get 20% OFF our Lebanon Ebook which covers everything you need to know to explore the country with code "jounieh20": worldnomac.com/product/lebanon-travel-guide/
    BEFORE YOU TRAVEL REVIEW THIS list of things you may need:
    1. Travel SIM card for every country: get US$3 off here: go.airalo.com/worldnomac
    2. Get 10% off your next suitcase - use code “WORLDNOMAC10”: www.kqzyfj.com/click-101116880-15543463
    3. Store your luggage when you’re on the go: usebounce.com?ref=WORLDNOMAC
    4. Travel Insurance that I have used for years: bit.ly/RecommendedTravel_Insurance
    5. The lowest cost car rental provider: discovercars.tp.st/n8pppPPX
    6. $10 Credit for you - learn some words that the locals use: www.italki.com/affshare?ref=af19090229
    7. Excursions to do that you can book now: bit.ly/Thingstodo_everywhere
    8. Need a visa? or travel document, 20%OFF on processing fees for Travel Document: share.ivisa.com/6tDSqv
    9. Cheap Hotels can be found here: bit.ly/hotelsfor_You
    10. What to Pack in your bags - ideas here: amzn.to/3OMxcu9
    11. Up to 600€ for you if you have delayed or cancelled flights: airhelp.tp.st/tQ8y2HSD
    12. Music I use in my videos FREE for 7 days: bit.ly/RoyaltyFree__Music
    New fits for 20% OFF from my clothing company PERCEPTION: www.worldperception.store/NomacGuides

    • @GeorgeLahout
      @GeorgeLahout 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great videothanks 😮

  • @ravivmadar2422
    @ravivmadar2422 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Your love for Lebanon is very admirable! Waiting for the day you make a video about how you have got the Lebanese citizenship 😍🇱🇧

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It’s such a special place, hard not to love it 🇱🇧😍 that would be so cool to make a video getting it!

  • @joenader91
    @joenader91 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just returned home to Australia from a 5 week holiday at Lebanon. I am so depressed and miss Lebanon (and my family there) so so much! Nothing compares to this place and I need help with this holiday depression (blues)

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As they say “You can leave Lebanon but it never leaves you” 🇱🇧❤️

  • @zaid3895
    @zaid3895 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Batroun is a living example of the Arab cities in the Levant, which brings together Palestine, Syria and Lebanon on the coasts of the Mediterranean. This country is God’s paradise on earth, where Arab culture mixes with European culture to form an unparalleled artistic painting.

  • @Mabelleofficial
    @Mabelleofficial ปีที่แล้ว +11

    WORLDS GREATEST VIDEO😍🔥 AMAZING AS USUAL MY LOVE!

    • @worldnomac
      @worldnomac ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THANK YOU MY LOVE ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @Car-Stuff
    @Car-Stuff ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Im Lebanese and I can confirm, Batroun is my favorite city in lebanon.

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is such a great time!!

    • @namrathaacharya
      @namrathaacharya 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is it safe to travel to lebanon with family for a vacation? We will be traveling from India

  • @RaniaKaram
    @RaniaKaram ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks 😊❤. Awesome! this place is vibe! Mac's photography is amazing

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow Rania, thank you again so much for your incredibly kind generosity! Your support for the channel is incredible ❤️🙏❤️

  • @HusseinKefel
    @HusseinKefel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice tour video of beautiful Batroun, thank you Brother

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for your support!!🙏🏻

  • @alexxchidiac
    @alexxchidiac 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video is amazing from storytelling, to editing and entertainment. Thank you Mac for showing the beauty of Lebanon, we love you batal❤❤

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much🙏🏻
      Your support means a lot!!❤️🙏🏻
      Love 🇱🇧❤️

  • @nellybebar141
    @nellybebar141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome💖!Amazing Mac😎!!!😍😍😍

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Nelly 😍😍😍

  • @mycha7244
    @mycha7244 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great very comprehensive vlog of Batroun Mac, locals will even get something new from it. 😎🤙👍

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed it! And that makes me happy that even locals will get something from it! 😎😎

  • @3boodd711
    @3boodd711 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved ur vids I remember watching your vid with Luke when you met Foad feels like yesterday

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you my friend, yeah it feels like yesterday for me too! Such great memories

  • @lucsabbagh5758
    @lucsabbagh5758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro your story telling skills are amaaazing 🤩. Insane content as usual khayye❤️. GOTTA LOVE A BATROUN VIDEO 🫶🏻🫶🏻

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya batalllllll YOU ARE A LEGEND 🤩🤩 thank you khayye ❤️

  • @carvingtheway
    @carvingtheway ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🎯🇱🇧 Top quality video and super informative 😎😎😎

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much ❤️

    • @carvingtheway
      @carvingtheway ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NomacGuides ⚡🌠🥂

  • @jacqueskhoury
    @jacqueskhoury ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just finished up 2 weeks in Lebanon, Batroun is one of the greatest places I’ve been to

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s incredible, sounds like an amazing 2 weeks!!

  • @nath9773
    @nath9773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super!

  • @Sanemss
    @Sanemss 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will be in Lebanon 🇱🇧 tonight and I was very excited when I saw this video.❤

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching!!
      Hope you had a amazing time in Lebanon! It is a must visit.
      Blessed with so much stuff to do and explore!!❤️

  • @joudantar9379
    @joudantar9379 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like your video my first time watching u, am planning to visit batroun this coming Monday thank u so much for your efforts and time, respect ❤️🇱🇧

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you had a great time in Lebanon!!🙏🏻❤️

  • @WarlockofSF
    @WarlockofSF 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    COOL!

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!!❤️❤️

  • @user-uh8le4bg9k
    @user-uh8le4bg9k ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Baytown ❤️🇱🇧🇦🇺❤️

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤️❤️🇱🇧🇱🇧

  • @simonb1052
    @simonb1052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    bravissimo..!!

  • @ChristianGonz-ol9dh
    @ChristianGonz-ol9dh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wishing place i want to go absolutely beautiful place 😍❤

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you can visit, it is very beautiful here 😍❤😍❤

  • @Jiji-ym6ss
    @Jiji-ym6ss 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My city 💖beautiful report

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you ❤️🙏

  • @hadchitycharbel3266
    @hadchitycharbel3266 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    There is one place in batroun u haven't visited yet. It's called "Batroun Village Club". I definitely recommend you that resort.

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would love to visit, sounds amazing!!

    • @ddd-gd6gv
      @ddd-gd6gv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NomacGuides bro , check Jammal Restaurant.

  • @waelhariri5009
    @waelhariri5009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very beautiful

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Batroun is incredible!

  • @noufkurdi9063
    @noufkurdi9063 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this guide, im going to be visiting Lebanon soon and watching all your Lebanon videos are really getting me excited, appreciate it🇱🇧❤️

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear that my videos about Lebanon have gotten you excited for your upcoming trip. Lebanon is a beautiful country with a rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. I hope you have a fantastic time exploring all that Lebanon has to offer.

  • @elmakatrib
    @elmakatrib 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! You missed three important spots in Batroun:
    Pierre & Friends
    Seafood restaurants in Batroun
    Wineries like Ixsir

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so right, these are absolute MUSTS!!!

  • @simonas2000
    @simonas2000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, awesome video! Planning on going there this fall, what accommodation do you recommend?

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey thank you very much! I would recommend booking an airbnb when you first arrive and then book another place when you decide your favorite place to stay.

  • @user-ny3tr4xr5p
    @user-ny3tr4xr5p 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy

  • @tamtamtamatim.4860
    @tamtamtamatim.4860 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to my country Lebanon 🇺🇲 🇱🇧

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pleasure to be here!!!🇱🇧❤️

  • @SalahAldin.M.M.Hamida
    @SalahAldin.M.M.Hamida 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤🎉

  • @OmarEagle1
    @OmarEagle1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm going very soon but do you recall the name of the place you ate where they slid a wood plank in the table and hooked food on like a ring I know it was in Lebanon and can you share the cost

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope you have a great time there in Lebanon!!❤️
      Yes, the name of the place is “ Feniqia Byblos”!! 🙏🏻

    • @OmarEagle1
      @OmarEagle1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @NomacGuides I always have a great time my parents are from the Bakaa Valley maybe someday we are there at the same time and we can get together me you Mabelle, Fouad sound good ya khayyi shufuk give my regards to all

    • @OmarEagle1
      @OmarEagle1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @NomacGuides let me just say you and your gang are amazing love your videos

  • @alejoh3179
    @alejoh3179 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤️

  • @GeorgeLahout
    @GeorgeLahout 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video , did you have any issues with flying a drone in Lebanon ?

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Personally I have not had any issues, but I do not know the laws. Be careful flying in Beirut as there are lots of embassies and military bases

  • @wowyummyyy
    @wowyummyyy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    L I K E 👍👍 👍 👍 👍😻😻😻😻😻 💯💢💯

  • @davi22034
    @davi22034 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🇧🇷❤🇱🇧

  • @naima8440
    @naima8440 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    oh beautifulllllll i waannaaa come @nomadic do u live there?

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So beautiful here! I live in lebanon part time, not in batroun but close to it!

    • @naima8440
      @naima8440 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NomacGuides didnt know that batroun was that beautiful !! Thanks for all the tips.

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is my pleasure to share!

  • @driftwood5504
    @driftwood5504 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jesaja 17 KJV
    1 The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap!!!
    2 The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
    3 The fortress also shall cease from Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus, and the remnant of Syria: they shall be as the glory of the children of Israel, saith the LORD of hosts.
    4 And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.
    5 And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Rephaim.
    6 Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, saith the LORD God of Israel.
    7 At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.
    8 And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images.
    9 In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be desolation.
    10 Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange slips:
    11 In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and in the morning shalt thou make thy seed to flourish: but the harvest shall be a heap in the day of grief and of desperate sorrow.
    12 Woe to the multitude of many people, which make a noise like the noise of the seas; and to the rushing of nations, that make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters!
    13 The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind.
    14 And behold at eveningtide trouble; and before the morning he is not. This is the portion of them that spoil us, and the lot of them that rob us.
    any interpretation? easy : they gonna be toast soon...

  • @wallyvee3039
    @wallyvee3039 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are the places solo travler friendly or is a group necessary?

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes very friendly for solo or group! 😁

  • @namrathaacharya
    @namrathaacharya 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi.. is it safe to travel to lebanon with family for a vacation?

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes from my experience i haven’t encountered anything unsafe!!🙏🏻

  • @kikomda
    @kikomda ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sabaho

  • @user-ls1yd1hf5b
    @user-ls1yd1hf5b 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Batroun jounieh byblos achrafiyeh gemayze saifi baabda and more and more cities in lebanon are christians and we are like the european and so open minded and all the highest schools in lebanon are catholic

    • @zaid3895
      @zaid3895 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      حتى هون لاحقنا بقرفك وطائفيتك؟ المدن اللبنانيه والشاميه بشكل عام جميله من ربنا هو الي خلقها مو دينك الكاثوليكي الي عملها استحي على حالك

  • @siriusthestar1763
    @siriusthestar1763 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    he says Batroun the same way a Lebanese dad would say Patrón 😆

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lmaooo true

    • @siriusthestar1763
      @siriusthestar1763 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NomacGuides so heavy 🥸

  • @anwerabdallah569
    @anwerabdallah569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    لبنان مثل ما قال الشيخ سالم. جوهره في سد فحام. المسؤولين فاسدين و حزب الله مثل غيمه سوداء في جمال لبنان المتوهج

    • @wissarb
      @wissarb 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      غيمة سودة فوق راسكم لتحت نعال الغرب بس.

  • @pierreakar2003
    @pierreakar2003 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good work gents aside from your subtitle translator. Your subtitle keeps taking us to the "bathroom and patron" rather than Batroun. You need to doublecheck your spelling badly

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for highlighting this! Apologies for the confusion caused earlier. It's updated now.

  • @user-ls1yd1hf5b
    @user-ls1yd1hf5b 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Batroun jounieh byblos achrafiyeh gemayze saifi and more of cities iin lebanon is christians

  • @abrahamsahyoun2029
    @abrahamsahyoun2029 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    visitors beaware, they are ripping off tourists with extremely high prices; they are ripping off people and if you speak English then the price goes up. I am from Batroun and my boys, born in USA, just got back from Batroun, and they enjoyed it except for the high prices that were higher.

    • @ddd-gd6gv
      @ddd-gd6gv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      mate its fixed prices , they got ripped off how? Golf Carts?

  • @delifrance5490
    @delifrance5490 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    batrone?...........hahaha..............as in patron, the drink?

  • @anwerabdallah569
    @anwerabdallah569 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    اعطوا البلاد للمسيحيين و با يخلونها جنه.

    • @Lifeofsagi89_
      @Lifeofsagi89_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ehhhh

    • @user-ls1yd1hf5b
      @user-ls1yd1hf5b 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      كل الاماكن السياحية و المرتبة بلبنان هي مناطق مسيحية لبنان بلد مسيحي

    • @cpt.basoun5187
      @cpt.basoun5187 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      انا درزي بس معك

  • @hasanjaafar6903
    @hasanjaafar6903 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stop marketing batroun, its getting stupid expensive

    • @28Justchecking
      @28Justchecking 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol bala ja7shaneh

    • @cpt.basoun5187
      @cpt.basoun5187 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@28Justchecking ehh 😂

  • @ESlebeDEUTSCHLAND.
    @ESlebeDEUTSCHLAND. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Big love from Beirut❤✌😘😘😘

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love to Beirut !!🇱🇧❤️

    • @ESlebeDEUTSCHLAND.
      @ESlebeDEUTSCHLAND. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NomacGuides God protect your family for this wonderful upbringing because something like you is Lebanon his homeland you are always welcome❤️‍🔥

  • @batrouncityguide8872
    @batrouncityguide8872 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mac,it was my pleasure touring you in my city,thank you so much for this video,whenever you come to batroun and somehow you are interested in history,john is your tourist guide appointed by the ministry of tourism ,you can find me @batrouncityguide

    • @NomacGuides
      @NomacGuides  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      John I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and your comment!