Journey from Beirut to Byblos, Lebanon (One of the Oldest Cities in the World) 🇱🇧

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Sorry for the upload delay - been dealing with some slow wifi the last few days. If you enjoyed this video I'd appreciate a like. Let me know where else in Lebanon you'd like me to cover in the comments below!

[@ahlemdz3096]

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[@namenl2205]

14:27 you mean White people 👱🏻‍♀️👱🏻‍♂️ we’re europeans too ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿😉

[@carvingtheway]

Try, balaa gorge, cedars of tannourin, cedars of arz, jounieh (cable car and paragliding), baalbek, broumana etc etc,, stay safe and enjoy every bit of it.... 🥂

[@JOVICHANNEL1]

I love the Byblos city, thanks for exploring this city

[@lelah1874]

Cedars of God near Bsharri, Wadi Qannobine (Holy Valley or Kadisha Valley), Saida (Sidon) where there is a Crusader Castle & the best Lebanese sweets, Naher Ibrahim (Ibrahim River), Brummana, Little Armenia in Bourj Hammoud (Beirut), and Batroun.

[@abdelkadermokhfi689]

تحية لأهلنا في بيروت من الجزائر ⁦❤️⁩⁦🇵🇸⁩⁦⁦🇵🇸⁩⁦🇩🇿⁩⁦🇱🇧⁩

[@elaceaceak2357]

تحياتي لك من لبنان

[@ravivmadar2422]

I have been to 82 countries and Lebanon is definitely in my TOP 3 !! Amazing nature, very rich history and culture, wonderful architecture, very friendly and welcoming people, very yummy food (I mean really really yummy), best nightlife ever !! Beirut has it all ❤

[@sarahg8468]

I grew up in Byblos thank you for showing the beautiful side of Lebanon to the world you’re welcome here anytime❤️🇱🇧

[@Watfordfc2030]

Must admit my favourite country you’ve visited for a while as I’m a huge Lebanese fan of the people culture and country , I will visit shortly and hopefully get the unofficial rate I believe is over 2000 , loving this really loving this cheers 👍

[@salmanmasri]

The black marek rate of today opened at 27100 Lebanese pound per 1$

[@carvingtheway]

As a lebanese myself.... Always bring cash... Don't use u'r visa or credit card 😅😉 and western union works perfectly fine if someone sends u cash as well.. Ull get it in Lebanon in fresh dollars than u can exchange it for the daily rate 🥂👌🏻

[@DoryYas]

Make sure to check Batroun in north lebanon, Im sure you will love it!

[@StephenThickett]

Great content again Jason, very professional as always. Informative and educating, very good 10/10.

[@juliaruiz8378]

Phoenician heritage spread around Mediterranean coast here in Spain. They were excellent traders.Thanks, Jason.

[@liamcleary3704]

Hi Jayson, my 1st deployment as a young solider when i was just 17 was with the Irish defence forces was to Lebanon, part of a mandate with the United nations 40 years ago. I have so many found memories from back then. life was far from easy for the people, we seen and dealt with a lot but always done our best to safe guard the people of the country. And still do to the present day, what a beautiful country with a nation of the loveliest people you could ever hope to meet warm and sincere and welcoming, long live the people of Lebanon! If you do get a chance to visit south Lebanon check out the UN base in Naquora its almost like a small city, when i was there it was just tents lol

[@JasonBillamTravel]

They are wonderful people. Thanks for sharing!

[@lmlm4398]

Thanks Jason for this video. It was really nice to watch it. You are one of the best travel vloggers . Keep it up.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@abdogwly2347]

💌Lebnan 7lwa Rbi y7miha w y7mi ahlha 🇱🇾🇱🇧💫

[@blazedev_]

Thank you very much for sharing! I am very confident that Lebanon will see better days than this, love you Lebanon!

[@paivitiitta1884]

Among the fish I noticed greek words, sargos and barracuda. The turkish,lebanes coffee is also greek coffee.Isn’t it fascinating how many things are associated with greek language and culture. I live in Greece and can’t stop admiring their legacy! I find fascinating these countries of middle East beeing the beginning of so many civilizations.

[@aag3752]

Lebanon is unlike any country in the ME. First of all, our ancestors are Phoenicians. The were the makers of the Mediterranean. They spread their alphabet, they connected everybody in the region through trade. Second, we look different from other middle easterners. As you can see we have variety--tan and white people. All are completely Lebanese, but you don't have this variety in other arabic speaking countries.

[@fredzz84]

I always watch your videos Jason and am so glad you made it to my country Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@SandCat1995]

Lebanon looks so cool I want to visit also people seem friendly greetings from Morocco 🇲🇦 ❤️💚🇱🇧

[@elaceaceak2357]

♥️from 🇱🇧

[@magnejohansen9640]

Labas alik sa7bi. Im going to Morocco in september.

[@hannahwanjiru4752]

I always want to go in Byblos city

[@JasonBillamTravel]

It really impressed me.

[@larbitv112]

Epic video ; thanks for sharing this video with us..I love Lebanon and definitely will visi one day

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Cheers!

[@danielvalenzuela9764]

Hi Jason that was really interesting showing Byblos. And especially the chapel at the end and the Crusader Castle 12th Century. Thanks so much. Peace and good to you.

[@joeblackwolf17]

Byblos the small city I grew up in ans where I studied (high school) I can’t wait to go again….things are tough there but glad you went and shared vid

[@DoryYas]

If you love techno, make sure to Visit AHM this Saturday (A Techno Club)! it's in waterfront beirut (Close to downtown). AHM got destroyed during the explosion and it reopened last Monday. Thank you for the lovely video about Byblos, hope you are enjoying your staying in my beautiful country!

[@DoryYas]

Your stay*

[@JayJay-lb6po]

Good to see you again Jason, I love ❤️ your videos, and specially in the Middle East, in Lebanon 🇱🇧 & Iraq 🇮🇶 I was born in Baghdad, and left it 43 years ago, living now in California, but I missed Baghdad, I hope to visit on October 2022, And stop in Lebanon 🇱🇧 as well, looking forward to it…💐😘🌹

[@jorgecobos9203]

Hi Jason! Thank you very much for this video series. I used it to plan my trip to Lebanon and it was very useful. Best!

[@living_peace]

I love your content and thank you for you effort to showing us how is situation now in Lebanon ❤

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks. Glad you’re liking it!

[@elaceaceak2357]

The situation now is everything is cheap

[@Johanna-Rogier-Awad]

Lebanon is my most favorite country in the world besides The Netherlands( were I was born) The biggest problem is the corruption, there are so many people whom are now living in poverty.

[@simmaamri3377]

Hoi! Ik wil graag in december naar lebanon. Ben je er eerder geweest?

[@nadiam1148]

Hello Jason! Wonderful video and very informative. Thank you for sharing! Despite all the hardship and difficulty Lebanon is going through it's a beautiful country to visit. It has so much history, culture and the loveliest of people! Byblos is one of my favourite cities. If you have the chance, try and visit the Qadisha valley that lies in the Bsharri district. The Cedar forest is also near by and just gorgeous. Baalbeck and the city of Tyre is a must too! Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Libnein 😊

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I agree. Thanks for the heads up, let’s see if I have time!

[@arzina3428]

Beautiful video , nice country and professional speaker. Keep it up

[@craigadams4143]

I never thought you'd be a Techno guy, Jason...😮...loved the harbor views from you dining table. You've helped me decide on dinner tonight which will be fish and Mediterranean , 4 sho'....looking forward to Tripoli...🙌🎯💯...I , too , love visiting religious places in other areas. No matter what religion , I feel a peacefulness and serenity like no other places on earth. Well , maybe , the desert and beach...

[@HusseinKefel]

Thank you Jason for this nice tour of Byblos

[@AubreyBeauford]

Beautiful just beautiful and also I pray your dad had an awesome birthday celebration :)

[@WalkingTourAsia]

Lebanon looks beautiful👍🏻

[@parkash9999]

Very nice video as always.

[@mateloman]

Nice one jay it's just spot on ❤ enjoy ur trip bro

[@magnejohansen9640]

You made me want to visit this City. What a nice Vlog

[@fred993a]

Jason - excellent video. Thank you.

[@graemeballentine3764]

Leaving next week for Jordan.....have enjoyed your videos and found them to be very informative.

[@lisacornett1420]

Love your videos the history, beauty,and education ❤

[@chockalingamalagappan1693]

Very spacious room.Babylos looks scenic.Most ancient cities are

[@ZeuzBluez]

I think bald and bankrupt with his mate Simon are still in damascus you can join them for an english trio. Lebanon is so beautiful thanks for sharing, don't forget to see the qadisha valley.

[@aa-cz2qo]

You are awesome bro I love your vlogging very much.

[@loulitalitta9718]

❤❤ I'm in love with your content .. You've made me speechless as usual 😍

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks!

[@fairycharacter]

Maybe you can visit Baalbek and it’s biggest Roman ruins.

[@thomas-marx]

Great vid 👌 thanks!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@x1achilles99]

I was fascinated by your take on Lebanon. Great video. This sounds crazy as a straight man but you are absolutely gorgeous and adorable...in addition to you being an excellent journalist.

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

Damascus was on the route 45 years ago when we left from UK to Doha, after my last journey l never saw it again and l can only imagine that it is razed to the ground after all the war problems. At that time all truck drivers were explorers.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Interesting, places can change a lot in just a few decades..

[@hakimchannel]

amazing video, thank you friend

[@christelsnow2756]

Beautiful country

[@SincerelyRaman]

Thanks for all the tips in the vlog ! I'm researching to visit it myself 😄. Cheers Sir !

[@danc5434]

best way to travel great vid.

[@cheromtaani6522]

Keep up the good work..Stay safe

[@MianKhan_]

Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@easydesserts8860]

Jason I love your videos man. You might wanna check out Meghalaya which is in North East India it's a really beautiful place

[@briantravelman]

I agree with the comments section. Despite its problems, I think in terms sites, geography and most importantly people and culture, Lebanon is still the best country in Arab world. The people seem more civilized, humble, honest and genuine here. It's the last great bastion of Christianity in the Arab world, and is the closest you'll find to original Arab culture. It's rare for such a small country to have so many different sites, cultures and environments. Right now isn't the best time to visit, but Lebanon has been through worse. The country will get back on its feet, and when it does, you should return to experience it at its best. And yes, there are rich and middle class people in Lebanon, but don't assume they have it any better. My friend is rich, and she fled to Paris. A lot of people are leaving, and you really can't get a sense of how bad the situation is if you are only visiting for a few days as a tourist. They may look like they're doing well because they're eating out, but I assure you, they are suffering like everyone else. But people still need to get out and unwind.

[@aag3752]

LMAO. I'm Lebanese bro, and we aren't Arabs. Not by culture or by dna. We're completely Levantine/Mediterranean. You def have no clue.

[@mitabhaumik9695]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@MrMLellky]

Hi Jason, We just met. I am now a subscriber. 😉

[@AB-xx1lj]

I love your jacket and your dapper look.

[@Jpkjr52]

This was worth waiting for. Fascinating. John in Chicago

[@zalanahara270]

I love your content and thank you

[@elveheim]

Nice

[@travosk8668]

I had a Libanese roommate move in with me sine your last video, what a funny coincidence.

[@hruship6909]

Wonderful vlog

[@elaceaceak2357]

You should visit jounieh ,baalbak,tripoli,Sidon,sour,geita grotto ,and also make a video about Lebanese food and Lebanese nature

[@sumantmukherjee7150]

Great knife skills by the waiter😀

[@fatmafatoma5138]

Hey Jason, greetings from Egypt, wish to meet you someday! 🎀🎀

[@emanjewels7588]

Great

[@Titan-ey2wj]

Nice videos! You should visit tyros or tyre (sour in arabic), a very important phenician city.

[@rolandotravel8531]

Master

[@franklinchenfranklin4840]

great journey i love it i came from Rio de Janiero Brazil,

[@deathend98]

Great video! whats the song used in the end credits?

[@ahlemdz3096]

Hello ❤😍👩🙋very nice videos my friends 😊💗❤👍🌺💘

[@28Justchecking]

Tourism is still open But now it's not usually the time usually it starts at the end of June As for the economy the pple that u saw could be Lebanese expact visiting Lebanon holidays or vote This year The 2 christians holidays ( Easter) are to each others by a week Plus it's Ramadan and Eid P.S the all Christians and some of the Muslims holidays are official in Lebanon

[@asherar8925]

Handsome man 😍😍

[@joegalant9006]

From "papyrus" to "Byblos" to "Bible". This harbour in ancient time was transshipment centre of papyri from Egypt to Greece, hence the Greek word "biblion", then the English word "Bible".

[@Dstonephoto]

Yo! I’m super confused about the deal with cash and exchange rates . I know credit card transactions are a no-go. Could you update us on the state of currency and payments over there as of May 2022? Did you bring cash with you or.. ? Are people just rolling around with 2-3K in USD cash or what’s the deal? I think I get it but I’m not sure. Where’s next ?

[@giobygiovanni]

I love your beige suede jacket! 😍 which brand is it?

[@allfredo7753]

I am presently researching the name of 'Byblos' and it seems to come down to us from the Greeks i.e. meaning papyrus; and later in the Christian period this city with a scriptorium became known for producing Bibles or Bilia and hence the name Bible! However, much older names for this city are- from Egypt 2600BCE it was also known Kubna or Kenny/ Hebrew as Geval then Gebal (EZ 27.9) As a Phoenician city it was culturally linked to Tyre and Sidon (That Tyre actually being a small coastal island itself) re; the name Byblos was historically easy to 'confuse' sounds like G, B, V and depending upon your preference its always a li confusing! Yet in Byblos their chief deity seems to have been- 'Baalet' a female goddess My Lady and similar to the Egyptian Hathor or Greek Astarte. And as such it would definitely have been a threat to the Israelite God- YAHWEH and condemned! Problem being the Phoenicians with their vast maritime trading connections made them the envy of the Mediterranean and to get rich one did get involved with all of the Phoenicians as this was true of all the cultures surrounding it! Christians note this- Byblos / Baalet (Very similar to Babel and Bel their deity!) Here, for now, I am 'suspecting that' the very vocabulary word for- ' Bible' although spelled different 'sounds just like Bi /By/ Bel (Bel being the Babylonian god!) Thereby- through the Greeks and into English this same False god is in the very English word the Christian world uses for- Bible- Bi /By / Bel- The Babylonian False god !!!!!!!

[@jacquelinekhoury7119]

Byblos is the town of my mother.

[@gel2503]

Hi Jason great vlog, your vlog always interesting. Would love you to do a top5 of the countries you have visited and why? Any chance you doing this please kind regards Gerry

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Great suggestion! I'll have a think about it.

[@craigadams4143]

I'd ❤️ that , too. GREAT SUGGESTION! New Orleans has my heart and soul but Palm Springs , California was the most beautiful , thus far...

[@gel2503]

Thanks. My favourites, so far, are Uganda, Cambodia and Albania, all very friendly people. Have been nowhere where people unfriendly, which states of world politics at the moment, is reassuring. Love to all. No need for hate, life is short.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

@@gel2503 Couldn't agree more.

[@brilate]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FarihaFerdous2007]

Wow🤩love ur vlogs

[@r.shashmi4094]

Amazing❤❤❤

[@33rdegree112]

You need to visit sour and when you visit sour go to maraake it’s a suburb of sour

[@KK-eu6ym]

Hi

[@DeGoya]

How would you rate Lebanon compared to similar places in the Middle East and Europe? Is it worth going there in the current state?

[@rarepearl4160]

Hey. I ve been twice to Lebanon, the country is very secure, people are awesome 😎 they are 50% Christians and 50% moderate muslims, unlike their gulf neighbors who seemed a bit extremist for me. Plus no desert in Lebanon as I was told, it's a beautiful gem in the middle east, hopefully i can go again 🙏❤️

[@DeGoya]

@@rarepearl4160 Thank you, I was actually referring to how much fun you can have there in general and how nice it is compared to similar countries

[@gino7lord]

@@DeGoya well Beirut was often considered among the top night life capitals of the world but with the explosion and economic crisis that has changed but i assume its still great.

[@marinas.9635]

👏👏👏👏

[@msann6591]

Must you visit also tripoli

[@adwatdex3929]

First

[@issamariyammariyam1739]

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[@jakrac2790]

Jason, thank you for interesting and informative videos about Lebanon :) Next week I'll be in Lebanon, and I'm waiting for the announced topic of the money exchange and current economic situation of Lebanon. Please tell me, did you have any problems exchanging dollars to lebanese pounds? I've heard stories, that the exchange only accepts the bills printed in 2019 or newer.

[@Judy874]

Hello Jak, good to hear that we have foreigners visiting. What’s the purpose of your visit? I suggest you keep an eye open on the news as this week end is the parliamentary elections!

[@jakrac2790]

@@Judy874 I just want to visit Lebanon, see Baalbek, do some sightseeing, go on a hike through the cedar forest, try the excellent food. Do you suggest that there will be some kind of armed assault after the elections?

[@Judy874]

@@jakrac2790 i see! No no assault just a bit of tension. As for the billa exchange it was the case yes but right now they are not allowed to refuse it

[@jakrac2790]

@@Judy874 That's good to know, thanks for info :)

[@Judy874]

@@jakrac2790 of course! Where are you visiting may I ask?

[@jayjaythevlogger1090]

Hello Jason I enjoyed watching your vlog videos, try to explore beautiful places in the Philippines, please visit El Nido & Coron, Palawan , it is nominated as the best islands of the world. (Check it out in KZbin) El Nido Tours, Packages & Activities 1. El Nido Big Lagoon Island Hopping Shared Tour A with lunch 2. El Nido Hidden Beach Island Hopping Shared Tour C with Lunch 3. El Nido Snake Islands & Cave Islands Hopping Private Tour B with lunch. Here are the tourist sites in El Nido, Palawan 1. Chill at Nacpan Beach, deserted golden sand, crystal blue waters and a surreal view of the ocean. 2. Marvel at the Beauty of Big Lagoon, majestic lagoon at Miniloc Islands looks like a scene straight from a destination movie. 3. Visit Kayak in Small Lagoon , another Miniloc Islands destination is the famous small lagoon. 4. Dip in the Secret Lagoon, this unique natural pool of El Nido Miniloc Islands is also known as "Hidden Lagoon". 5. Discover the Hidden Beach, you will need to board a kayak or swim from your boat to get to this Hidden Beach. 6. Relax at Shimizu Islands, is the perfect stop for you to relax in it's cool white sand beach or whip out your snorkeling gears to explore it's colorful marine life. 7. Lounge in Seven Commandos Beach , the 320 meters long Seven Commandos Beach is said to have been named after seven soldiers who were stranded here during World War II. 8. See the View from Matinloc Shrine, specifically the Shrine of Our Lady of Matinloc, there is also a mini museum on the Islands. 9. Lie on the Sandbar of Snake Islands, is a popular attraction included in a Cave Exploration Private Tour. 10. Catch the Sunset of Las Cabanas Beach, located at 10 minutes away from El Nido Town Proper. The beach is bar with several bars and restaurants. 11. Climb the Taraw Cliffs, is the prominent site of the town proper. 12. Plunge into Nagkalit-kalit Waterfalls, the hike to the waterfalls is adventure itself. 13.Dive and Explore the Marine Life. Where to stay in El Nido, Palawan? 1. El Nido Coco Resort 2. El Nido Garden Resort 3. Blue Mango Resort 4. Nacpan Beach Glamping 5. El Nido Mahogany Beach Resort 6. Angkla Beach Club & Boutique 7. El Nido Reef Strand Resort 8. Ursula Beach Club 9. Buko Beach Resort 10. Weekends El Nido Beach Resort 11. Sanse Boutique Hotel El Nido 12. Duli Beach Resort 13. Maremegmeg Beach Club 14. Vellago Resort 15. Cadlao Resort & Restaurant 16. Karuna El Nido Villas 17. Ahana Resort El Nido 18. Isla Amara Resort 19. Sea Cocoon Hotel 20. Cuba Hotel. How to go to El Nido, Palawan ? Just take a direct daily flight from Manila, Cebu or Iloilo going to Puerto Princesa Airport in Puerto Princesa City, the capital of Palawan Province , then take a ride on van, bus etc going to El Nido, Palawan.

[@bozenadutkiewicz-bakowska5477]

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[@33rdegree112]

Be very careful in tripole

[@bankerdave888]

Why none of the streets have lanes?

[@shay3697]

It’s a poor country

[@Gmzbm]

Dostum Türkçe alt yazı da ekler misin?

[@33rdegree112]

Brother they are over charging you 😂

[@franklynbrincat8418]

Did you just say there’s BOLT in Lebanon?

[@JasonBillamTravel]

There is!

[@LoverOFhopeANDcompassion]

Bald & Bankrupt paid $140 to enter Syria from Lebanon. Just uploaded. I miss My birth place. When I retire in a few years i 'll go live there & keep all my money in USA. Banks there, as you know...

[@ありぃー-n3g]

Have you ever hibernated 100 million Lacunostories(落語) inside the sea anemone?

[@hongisland3016]

Looking sharp glad you got to cradle of civilizations. Next stop Syria

[@beebeer]

A couple of must see sites of in Lebanon are Museum for Resistance at Mleeta and of course the Temples of Baalbek.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Definitely going to check out Baalbek!

[@jameskingston3058]

So now every tourist to Lebannon will have to carry all his money in cash,and risk being robbed,or use a credit card and pay × 15 times the real price!