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.
