Is Beirut safe right now to visit? I heard about the Ashrafieh bombing recently -- is that known as a not-so-safe area, or are attacks really an "anytime, anywhere, no safe zones" sort of thing? Aside from bombings, if there's an angry mob are they likely to react particularly violently toward Americans, or would we just blend into the scenery?
posted by Televangelist on Nov 20, 2012 - 4 answers

Help me find this hip hop track that samples / references Beirut's "Scenic World" trumpet melody? [more inside]
posted by nímwunnan on Dec 8, 2011 - 4 answers

What is the best independent coffee shop in East Beirut where I can read a book or work on a laptop? [more inside]
posted by Cwell on Nov 10, 2011 - 0 answers

Should I go to Lebanon in April? What do I need to know if I go? I have a chance to attend a conference there, and need to decide quickly if I'm going, and if so, how long I want to spend there and if I want to go anywhere else in the area. [more inside]
posted by gingerbeer on Feb 3, 2011 - 14 answers

A zillion questions about living in southern Lebanon! [more inside]
posted by lauranesson on Mar 31, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm considering a stop in Beirut for a few days in late April on my way back from Syria to the US. Any recommendations on things to see or places not to miss? On that note, things to be particularly careful about right now? Unfortunately my stay is limited to about 3 days.
posted by pranalaxmi on Mar 22, 2007 - 2 answers