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17 More Things To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up On Lebanon

N.B: This post was originally published in July 2016.


We already told you about 17 great things you can do, here are 17 more!


1. Volunteer



And see that there are so many people trying to make a difference. From students working with the Children’s Cancer Center, to the hardworking people at BETA and Animals Lebanon.


2. Visit the prehistoric structures near Bal’aa


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3. And while you’re there, look for the Bal’aa Sinkhole




4. Eat a knefeh in Tripoli’s Kasr el Helou



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5. Swing by Hasroun


Image via Ibrahim Chalhoub

Admire the red-tiled houses and it’s quaint nature.


6. Explore the old French railroad station in Araya


Image via besidebeirut.wordpress.com


7. Explore the gorgeous Bcharre


Image via jazziam on Flickr


8. And visit the Gibran Khalil Gibran Museum there




9. And be sure to find the Phoenician tombs behind the museum




10. Lunch in Zahle




Head to the riverside and have lunch and ice cream at Berdawni.


11. Chill out in Horsh Beirut


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Because you finally can! Take a stroll and enjoy the public property.


12. Enjoy the magic that is Rashaya


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A traditional Lebanese town with its old cobbled streets and small shops. Take a walk through the souk, visit the historic Citadels and Churches.


13. Hike through Jabal Moussa



It’s a pretty easy hike through the biosphere reserve.


14. Spend a weekend camping in Afqa



Find your own spot, or check out somewhere like La Reserve. And be sure to take a dip in the waterfall!


15. Plan a beach picnic on the limestone cliffs of Chekka



Swim, eat, drink, play!


16. Get lost in Jezzine


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There is so much to do: check out the waterfall, the gorgeous terrain, have a traditional Lebanese lunch, walk through the Bkassine pine forest.


17. Visit Qadisha Valley – Wadi Qannoubine


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Make your way down to the bottom of the valley, you can enjoy a beautiful picnic by the river.