20 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Lebanon Right Now

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Lebanon certainly gets lots of negative flack and sometimes rightfully so, but political problems and corruption aside, Lebanon remains one of the most beautiful Middle Eastern countries if not the most beautiful. With many people still wandering where to spend their Eid holiday, I put together a quick list of some of my favorite pictures that are amazing enough for you to consider going there!

1. Magical sunsets…

2. Beautiful old cities to explore…

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3. More old cities because one is not enough!

4. Clear blue waters for the adrenaline junkie…

5. And clear blue waters for the lazy! 

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Intex Flamingo get yours now from @chriskabalan

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6. Nature’s water parks are free… 

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Water park who?💦

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7. And who doesn’t like waterfalls?

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Bonjour 🖐😃

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8. That blue though ❤

9. This is not Paris — this is downtown Beirut! 

10. Whether you go to the far south of Lebanon…

11. … Or up north, there is beauty everywhere!

12. Something for the bohemian hipster in you… 

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Beirut mornings 🇱🇧

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13. Beautiful quaint villages that are centuries old… 

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Gunaydin 🌺

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14. Fresh fruits anyone?

15. Urban jungles deep in the city

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Nature 🌺 vs Beirut 🇱🇧

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16. Did I mention waterfalls?! Oh yes I believe I did!

17. Centuries-old rock formations in the middle of the sea

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18. Ancient Roman temples

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#baalbek #baalbeck #lebanon #inlove

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19. Cherry blossoms for days…

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Bloom wherever you're planted 🌸

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20. Ok one last waterfall + bonus rainbow!