I'll be setting off for Lebanon on Sept.30 to volunteer there.As everyone knows that this is a war torn country,especially with the recent Israel-lebanon war,which robbed the poor childrens' pure innocence and childhood....I hope to be one the the people to steer these kids from the thoughts of war, death, tankers and bombs....
however,this will be my first time volunteering overseas,and I ain't too sure if I should bring my laptop along with me(for communication purposes).I wouldn't want to bring my mobile phone,as I fear the poor reception at Lebanon makes no difference at all......
Hope to hear more from you guys!
Thanks!
2006-08-26 18:16:55 · 12 answers · asked by Adventurous girl 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Lebanon
Ignore all the ignorant answers above, here is a resonable one:
Theaft is not common in most areas of Lebanon, use common sense just as if you were in the USA and dont walk with your laptop under your arm in a run down neighborhood.
In most hotels there are hot spots, you can also find them in some coffee shops (not only in Beirut).
Cellphones are also very common. During the war some cellphone towers were destroyed but reception is back in most areas.
You may bring your own cellphone but I suggest you buy on in Lebanon with a pre-paid card and this will be significantly cheaper.
One last suggestion: If you intend to travel to areas where Hizbullah is in control (Soouth Beirut or sooouth Lebanon or Bekaa valey) it is possible that your computer will be searched (with you in present) because they are afraid of spies and news reporter who do not coordinate with them. This should not be a problem just make sure you dont have Israeli contacts in your email lists or any Israeli or pro american websites on your favorites folder (if you do, than you are in trouble). Also make sure you don't have porn on your disk in any way because they are religeouse and will confiscate the computer for that (porn is not illegal in Lebanon).
Just use common sense and be safe.
Bottom line:
Take a laptop, you need email and internet.
Buy a prepaid cellphone in Lebanon.
one more tip for your visit: everyone will try to give you propaganda of their side, be polite and listen, but take averything you hear with a grain of salt. In general, the Christians and the Druze hate the Hizbullah and blame them for the recent war but are scared of them and will not tell their true thoughts to a stranger since they carre for their lives.
2006-08-27 04:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by Naim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure take them they will be the least of your worrys out there if you cant use them or they get stolen so what you can always buy more just take care of yourself you are doing a good thing remember your in a war zone listen to others take no risks obey the rules good luck
2006-08-26 18:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by prevails 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let me just say thanks to you for doing this..god bless u! im surprised that somebody wants to do this..my husband is lebanese and we are very sad for what has happened to his country..i hoped to visit there someday and maybe if people like u and others go now it will be a safe place in the future so my children can see where their daddy is from...its people like u who make a difference in the world!
2006-08-27 13:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ YaHabibeDisney ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's much better that you go in : Khartoum, Sudan; Ouagadougou,Burkina; Viangchun, Laos. It's not necessary to fly. J.Walker
2006-08-26 18:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by eaismeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the less you carry the better. More important, bring toilet paper, soap, tablets for clean water, stuff like that.
2006-08-26 18:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by brilliantyetconfused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend that you don't go to Lebanon. It is very dangerous there.
2006-08-26 18:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by Adam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes why not it is safe country even in the war time..anyway it is finish now
2006-08-27 04:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by ONE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god bless you.
lebanone used to be good country for tourists. I don't think thift is common there
2006-08-26 19:47:29 · answer #8 · answered by moral910 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead & see how long it takes to get stolen. is worth dying for then by all means take it w/u!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-26 18:20:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont bring laptops!
2006-08-26 18:18:58 · answer #10 · answered by megaherzfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋