Paul Doyle (www.pauljdoyle.com) is a freelance photographer and travel writer,born and raised in Hampshire, England. His youthful forays around the county were instrumental in nurturing his enduring interest in travel. Following a few years working in the aviation industry his earlier social science education, combined with his interest in photography, were key factors which led him to make his first visit to Lebanon to undertake a photographic project on the reconstruction of Beirut following the end of the 1975-90 civil war for his final year photography degree project. He was totally absorbed by the country's intoxicating mix of people and the diversity of its geography and heritage and his interest in the region burgeoned and visits to Egypt, Jordan, Libya and Syria followed. But you rarely forget your first love and he has been a regular visitor to Lebanon since that initial venture in the mid-1990s with his photographs and articles from Lebanon, the region and beyond appearing in numerous national and international publications.

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• PART 1GENERAL INFORMATION*= if relevant, so please delete if not using Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy Chapter 2 Lebanese people and CulturePeople, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 3 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Travellers with disabilities, Women travellers, Gay and lesbian travellers, Lebanon for families, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and annual festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Electricity, Business, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART 2THE GUIDEChapter 4Beirut Historical overview, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 5Mount Lebanon Beit Mery and Broummana, Bsous, Skiing and ski resorts, Adonis Valley and Afqa Grotto, Mount Lebanon coast, Jounieh, Byblos (Jbail), Amchit, Rachana Chapter 6North Lebanon Batroun, Tripoli (Trablous), Qadisha Valley, Bcharre´, Qadisha Valley floor: chapels, caves and monasteries,[Note: possible heading [H1/2] changes as per chapter suggestion] Ehden, The Cedars (Arz al-Rab) Chapter 7The Bekaa Valley Zahle´, Lebanon's wine industry and vineyards, Aanjar, Aammiq Wetland Natural Reserve, Baalbek, Hermel Chapter 8The Chouf Mountains Damour, Deir al-Qamar, Beiteddine, Baakline, Moukhtara, Shouf Biosphere Reserve Chapter 9South Lebanon Sidon (Saida), Jezzine, Mleeta, Beaufort Castle (Qalaa al-Shaqif), Khiam Detention Centre, Tyre (Sour), Around Tyre Appendix 1LanguageAppendix 2Glossary

Paul Doyle (www.pauljdoyle.com) is a freelance photographer and travel writer,born and raised in Hampshire, England. His youthful forays around the county were instrumental in nurturing his enduring interest in travel. Following a few years working in the aviation industry his earlier social science education, combined with his interest in photography, were key factors which led him to make his first visit to Lebanon to undertake a photographic project on the reconstruction of Beirut following the end of the 1975-90 civil war for his final year photography degree project. He was totally absorbed by the country's intoxicating mix of people and the diversity of its geography and heritage and his interest in the region burgeoned and visits to Egypt, Jordan, Libya and Syria followed. But you rarely forget your first love and he has been a regular visitor to Lebanon since that initial venture in the mid-1990s with his photographs and articles from Lebanon, the region and beyond appearing in numerous national and international publications.

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• PART 1GENERAL INFORMATION*= if relevant, so please delete if not using Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy Chapter 2 Lebanese people and CulturePeople, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 3 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Travellers with disabilities, Women travellers, Gay and lesbian travellers, Lebanon for families, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and annual festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Electricity, Business, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART 2THE GUIDEChapter 4Beirut Historical overview, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 5Mount Lebanon Beit Mery and Broummana, Bsous, Skiing and ski resorts, Adonis Valley and Afqa Grotto, Mount Lebanon coast, Jounieh, Byblos (Jbail), Amchit, Rachana Chapter 6North Lebanon Batroun, Tripoli (Trablous), Qadisha Valley, Bcharre´, Qadisha Valley floor: chapels, caves and monasteries,[Note: possible heading [H1/2] changes as per chapter suggestion] Ehden, The Cedars (Arz al-Rab) Chapter 7The Bekaa Valley Zahle´, Lebanon's wine industry and vineyards, Aanjar, Aammiq Wetland Natural Reserve, Baalbek, Hermel Chapter 8The Chouf Mountains Damour, Deir al-Qamar, Beiteddine, Baakline, Moukhtara, Shouf Biosphere Reserve Chapter 9South Lebanon Sidon (Saida), Jezzine, Mleeta, Beaufort Castle (Qalaa al-Shaqif), Khiam Detention Centre, Tyre (Sour), Around Tyre Appendix 1LanguageAppendix 2Glossary

Paul Doyle (www.pauljdoyle.com) is a freelance photographer and travel writer,born and raised in Hampshire, England. His youthful forays around the county were instrumental in nurturing his enduring interest in travel. Following a few years working in the aviation industry his earlier social science education, combined with his interest in photography, were key factors which led him to make his first visit to Lebanon to undertake a photographic project on the reconstruction of Beirut following the end of the 1975-90 civil war for his final year photography degree project. He was totally absorbed by the country's intoxicating mix of people and the diversity of its geography and heritage and his interest in the region burgeoned and visits to Egypt, Jordan, Libya and Syria followed. But you rarely forget your first love and he has been a regular visitor to Lebanon since that initial venture in the mid-1990s with his photographs and articles from Lebanon, the region and beyond appearing in numerous national and international publications.

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• PART 1GENERAL INFORMATION*= if relevant, so please delete if not using Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy Chapter 2 Lebanese people and CulturePeople, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 3 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Travellers with disabilities, Women travellers, Gay and lesbian travellers, Lebanon for families, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and annual festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Electricity, Business, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART 2THE GUIDEChapter 4Beirut Historical overview, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 5Mount Lebanon Beit Mery and Broummana, Bsous, Skiing and ski resorts, Adonis Valley and Afqa Grotto, Mount Lebanon coast, Jounieh, Byblos (Jbail), Amchit, Rachana Chapter 6North Lebanon Batroun, Tripoli (Trablous), Qadisha Valley, Bcharre´, Qadisha Valley floor: chapels, caves and monasteries,[Note: possible heading [H1/2] changes as per chapter suggestion] Ehden, The Cedars (Arz al-Rab) Chapter 7The Bekaa Valley Zahle´, Lebanon's wine industry and vineyards, Aanjar, Aammiq Wetland Natural Reserve, Baalbek, Hermel Chapter 8The Chouf Mountains Damour, Deir al-Qamar, Beiteddine, Baakline, Moukhtara, Shouf Biosphere Reserve Chapter 9South Lebanon Sidon (Saida), Jezzine, Mleeta, Beaufort Castle (Qalaa al-Shaqif), Khiam Detention Centre, Tyre (Sour), Around Tyre Appendix 1LanguageAppendix 2Glossary