[onewhippedpuppy]

I have a good friend from Lebanon, he left at about 20 when Christians were serious targets for Muslim extremists. He often talks about how amazing the country was before the violence started, and how gorgeous many parts of it still are. He still takes his family back yearly to visit family, he is careful and knows the areas to avoid. Were I visiting I wouldn't do so without some trusted local contacts that could help me steer clear of potential trouble, because it definitely still exists there.