The 24 Stages of Trying (and Failing) To Go on a Roadtrip in Lebanon

1. You’re sick of Beirut. You need a break from the noise and chaos.
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2. So you decide to stop caring and seize the day
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3. It’s time for some fun away from the big city
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4. So you call up your friends and prepare a mix tape
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5. Excited, you hit the road to pick up your peeps

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7. But when you reach your friend’s house, the excitement returns
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8. You plan on driving all the way to Jbeil for dinner
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9. But the traffic still isn’t moving

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10. All of a sudden, a car almost hits you after driving into your lane
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11. For some reason the driver of that car blames you

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12. The traffic hasn’t moved
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13. Two hours pass

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14. Suddenly, a motorcycle drops from the sky and lands in front of your car
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15. Your friends tell you it’s alright – just think of the destination and not the journey
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16. But it’s almost nighttime, and you’re still not even close
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17. You decide to just turn back on the highway

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18. You throw your mix tape out the window (you’re sick of it)
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19. At this point, you’re beyond desperate
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20. Even the annoying woman on NRJ starts to sound entertaining
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21. When you finally get back to Beirut, it’s never looked more beautiful
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22. You make a promise that this is the last time you will ever drive. Ever.
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23. And swear to buy a bicycle instead
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24. But that’s another story…
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