Lebanon / الجمهورية اللبنانية – Let’s explore here
Lebanon is a small but beautiful country in Western Asia. It has a very long and rich history dating back many thousands of years. The country has several sets of mountains surrounding the coastal plain. It shares its borders with Israel and Syria.
What currency do they use in Lebanon?
In Lebanon they use the Lebanese Pound, although US dollars are also widely accepted. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities although fewer in more rural areas.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
They speak Arabic in Lebanon, although we found that English is also widely spoken. French is also spoken, although to a lesser degree.
What time zone is Lebanon in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Lebanon?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Lebanon?
You can also travel from Turkey to Lebanon via ferry, although Medstar prices are very high for cars (2024).
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
We haven’t finished pur planning for driving though Lebanon yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog.
Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Lebanon?
Yes, wild camping is fine in Lebanon.
If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know!
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