{"id":42488,"date":"2015-08-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=42488"},"modified":"2023-08-14T11:07:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T11:07:31","slug":"i-spent-the-day-in-tripoli-and-now-i-want-to-move-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/42488\/i-spent-the-day-in-tripoli-and-now-i-want-to-move-there\/","title":{"rendered":"I Spent the Day in Tripoli and Now I Want to Move There"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><big>Ever since I showed up in Lebanon a few years back, so many people have told me, \u201cdon\u2019t go to Tripoli.\u201d I never really believed their advice but I still never got around to spending any serious amount of time visiting our Northern neighbor until recently.<\/p>\n<p>  My verdict? I have to say that all the haters are absolutely and entirely wrong. Lebanon\u2019s second largest city definitely deserves #LiveLoveTripoli just as much as Beirut, Zahle and Tyre. Let me explain just how amazing this place is.<\/big><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>There is green in this city, especially when you compare it with utter lack of green spaces Beirut has to offer.<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>Hands down Tripoli boasts some of the most interesting architecture in Lebanon. The Rashid Karami International Fair Complex is definitely worth at least a few selfies.<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-1.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>Plus there are some really interesting sculptures and monuments. <\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-2.png\" width=\"100%\"><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-3.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>And of course this city has some of the coolest souks in Lebanon.<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-4.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>And the food? Well forget Beirut prices folk! We\u2019re talking cheap and giant portions without compromising any taste! Who can pass that up?<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-5.png\" width=\"100%\"><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-6.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>Ugh, and don\u2019t even get me started on the dessert options. Just believe me, they taste more amazing than they look.<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-7.png\" width=\"100%\"><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-8.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>Let\u2019s be honest, Tripoli\u2019s beaches put anything comparable in Beirut to shame. Sorry Beirut.<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-9.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>Of course, if the beaches on shore aren\u2019t good enough for you, just take a short boat ride over to Rabbit Islands. <\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-10.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>Yes, there are definitely interesting historic and cultural landmarks to see as well.<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/42488-11.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>So in conclusion, my advice to you is: gather your friends, find someone with a car, and make your weekend plan to head on up to Tripoli. Just one casual warning though, you may fall in love and consider moving permanently just like me. <\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img1.beirut.com\/GetImage3\/thirteen\/article\/42488\/490x300\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  [Images via <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/livelovetripoli\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/whatsuplebanon\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/allanadf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p> 1    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><big>Ever since I showed up in Lebanon a few years back, so many people have told me, \u201cdon\u2019t go to 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