20 Things Foreigners Have To Say About Lebanon

It’s not a secret that all have some of our favorite things about Lebanon, but we thought it would be interesting to see what some foreigners had to say about our country as well.

1. “I find it amusing the peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims, for example in Beirut there is a church next to a mosque, and there the people get along really well.” – Duarte, Southern Europe

2. “Wherever you go, there is a party in Lebanon. It’s a country that never sleeps.” – Michael, Belgium

3. “I love how everyone is friendly and tries to start a conversation with you, especially the lovely taxi drivers that explain their whole life to you. It’s beautiful to me.” – Zack, New Jersey

4. “Everyone minds their own business; no one gets themselves involved in each other’s concerns.” – Wael, UAE

5. “The villagers in Lebanon are my favorite part of the whole country. If you really want to find out the history of this country, they tell it in the most breathtaking way.” – Bridgette, Queensland

6. “The vibe in Mar Mkhayel is something I have never experienced before. For a country with so much distress, their people are some of the happiest you can meet.” – Eduardo, Portugal

7. ‘Love the people and the youth’s dedication to fix their government.” – Abood, Qatar

8. “I don’t understand how the government works, but I love the country and its people deserve better.” – Aya, Nigeria

9. “I’m in love with the food. Lebanese cuisine is on my top 5 list of best foods I’ve ever tried.” – Raed, UAE

10. “The people have a very good sense of humor; they can always put a smile on your face.” – Malorie, Australia

11. “I love how Lebanon and its people are able to pick themselves back up after any troubles they face. It shows how they are strong as a population.” Fatima, UAE

12. “The music is very beautiful, I love Rahbani and Fairuz, always in my morning playlist.” Bahaa, Alexandria

13. “They are family people, always visiting relatives and spending time with them. Very important.” Jameson, Sweden

14. ‘The people of Lebanon are very smart people; almost every child starts out by speaking 3 languages, French, Arabic, and English. That’s very cool!” – Larsson, Slovakia

15. “The food! I fell in love with the chicken shawarma, with extra garlic sauce, or as they call it ‘toum’! Also best people.” – Keele, Zimbabwe

16. “My friend took me to the beach in the morning, and then late at night we went up to the mountains where it was snowing. It is absolutely a gorgeous country that more people should appreciate.” – Jaden, Ghana

17. “I love the patriotism of the people. They love their country and believe it is beautiful.” – Fatima, Los Angeles

18. “My favorite thing about Lebanon is the quotes and wise words on the backs of cars and busses. It makes being stuck in traffic very amusing.” Malek, Tunis

19. “The graffiti is a work of art, especially after the revolution. I visited the ring and it was like I could feel the people’s pain.”- Alejandro, Colombia

20. “I once saw a man walking his dog while he was on a motorbike. Very inventive people.” – Bori, Albania

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