Published: 22nd Dec 16 2nd edition 372 pages This new edition of Bradt's Lebanon
remains the most comprehensive and detailed English-language guide available. In
addition to its more in-depth coverage of essential background information such
as history, culture and religion the guide has expanded treatment for the
business traveller and prospective property buyer. Subjects such as the
environment and responsible travel are given increased emphasis, and there is
plenty of additional information for those interested in volunteering
opportunities. The guide also caters for all types of travellers and budgets
with extensive listings and reviews for accommodation and restaurants. There is
also a new section on travelling with children. With a comprehensive language
appendix covering both Arabic and French together with an expanded further
reading section for this new edition, Bradt's Lebanon is an indispensable
practical companion for use within the country and a useful work of reference
for armchair travellers too. Although only half the size of Wales, Lebanon
offers extraordinary diversity. Here, some of the oldest human settlements in
the world at the Phoenician ports of Tyre, Sidon and Byblos sit alongside modern
Beirut, popular for its cuisine, eclectic nightlife and mosaic of peoples. In
Lebanon's second city, Tripoli, busy medieval souks are watched over by a vast
Crusader castle. Outside the city, snow-capped mountains and the lush Qadisha
Valley with its snaking river and waterfalls provide entertainment for skiers
and hikers, while the Mediterranean Sea draws sun and watersports enthusiasts.
Bradt's Lebanon provides detailed cultural and practical information to this
increasingly popular destination. It also provides in-depth historical and
religious background enabling visitors to travel with awareness and sensitivity.