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13 Things You Miss When You Leave Lebanon-Part 2
6 years ago

If you’ve been following our content, you probably had a good laugh and nodded your head many times while reading part one. While most of part one consists of traits you absolutely won't miss when you leave, part two will surely include some that you will.


1. Grandma’s cooking

The only place having an empty plate in front of you is considered a crime

 

 

2. Manakish

Did you know a plain thyme mankoushe sells for about $8 in NYC?
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3. Lebanese Mezza

 

Gotta love hummus!

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4. Sunday family BBQs

 

Nothing beats a close gathering with your support system. The food speaks for itself.

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5. Not feeling guilty for skipping the gym

 

Because the power was out and you were forced to take the stairs

 

6. Tyr

 

One of Lebanon’s most treasured sandy beaches

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7. Roadtrips

 

Getting lost on an adventure with your closest friends on Lebanon’s winding roads is incomparable.

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8. The Cedars

 

Lebanon's beauty is one of a kind.

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9. Tawouk

Cuz toum is life

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10. Lebanese weddings

 

They take the phrase "go big or go home" a bit too seriously

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11. Beirut Nightlife

 

Lebanese sure know how to throw a party

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12. Knefeh

 

For the love of cheesy desserts

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13. The concierge in the apartment building you live in

There's nothing more convenient than having someone help with running errands

 

14. 1:00 AM delivery

For those late night cravings

 

15. The dikeneh across the street

 

Out of toilet paper? No problem.

 

16. Kibbeh nayeh

 

We’ll let the picture speak for itself

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17. Nature

 

Having a new adventurous destination every weekend is kinda sorta a big deal.

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19. Tabouleh

 

The world's favorite salad

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20. Seasons

 

You can enjoy different weather conditions with only a short drive

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We listed a few additional things we'll miss because Lebanon's positive features obviously exceed its negatives.

QUICK FACTS
Official name
Republic of Lebanon
Capital
Beirut
Country code
961
Language
Arabic
Area
10, 452 sq km
Population
4.4 million
Money
Lebanese lira (LL) US$1 = LL1502 €1 = LL1774
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