First Impressions of Lebanon 🇱🇧 (Did not expect this in 2021) 

This country went through a lot of terrible things. May this country find peace. Love and prayers from Cyprus 🇨🇾❤️🇱🇧

What a beautiful country and what kind people. Too bad they are in such a difficult situation. I am looking forward to traveling to Lebanon. Love and respect from Spain

As an Aussie living in Lebanon I find this country simply amazing and I am so sick of the media only reporting negative news. As far as the lebanese breakfast, what you had doesn't even scratch the surface of a real lebanese breakfast. I hope you went outside of that area you filmed from, so much to see and do in Lebanon! It is steeped in history. Enjoy the country, enjoy the people's hospitality!!

I went to Lebanon in July with a Lebanese Canadian friend! what a great time, food was so good! parties were amazing and the country is beautiful. I hope Lebanon gets back to normal one day!

Great video ! I came to Lebanon from Norway to study Arabic at the American University of Beirut eight years ago. I just loved every bit of my stay in this gorgeous and hospitable country that has taken more than two million refugees ( Armenians, Palestinians, Iraqis and Syrians who make the largest number). Lebanon is amazing with majestic nature, landscape and climate. What to say about its rich history and the Phoenician civilization who invented the Alphabet we use today and above all gave us the name of our continent Europe named after Princess Europe (ERP) born in the ancient city of Tyre. The history of Tyre is even more ancient than Rome . I learned in an Expo in Genova that Tyrenean sea ( il mare Tirreno ) between Italy and Greece is called after the Phoenicians of Tyre because they have founded many cities in the Western Mediterranean in Italy, Malta, Spain, Portugal and France as well as Greece … There is no doubt that the Lebanese political elite is disturbingly corrupt, but there is one thing I don’t understand: what is the European Union thinking by enforcing the American financial embargo on Lebanon? Have we, Europeans asked ourselves: how will our countries cope if Lebanon decides to follow Turkey’s Erdogan blackmail approach and demand that the Syrian and Iraqi refugees must go home, and these refugees decide instead to head for Cyprus, Greece, Italy…?

Greetings to Lebanese sisters and brothers, (from Morocco 🇲🇦). 🤝🇲🇦 🤝🇱🇧🇱🇧

Lebanon is a wonderful country. It deserves much more than what it has presently.

Having been to many countries, Lebanon is by far probably the best country I've been to. The people are beyond amazing. So kind and friendly. They are going through hell and still managed to be so kind and giving. The food was so incredible and the best food i've had. Such an inviting country and you feel so great just being there.

So, I'm french but I live in Lebanon, and just wanted to say, everything you find cheap, is super expensive here and that's why people are struggling and starving, we don't have access to dollars so we can't really escape from this place, I guarantee you that most Lebanese are trying to leave the country sadly, it's a beautiful country itself tho. have fun while you stay there's much to do.

The guy with the perfume was trying to give you a gift because he closed his shop and is leaving or (willing to leave) to Australia, so he was giving you the last perfumes he has as a gift!!

Sending lots of love to Lebanon Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱❤️🇱🇧

مع الاحترام لبلد لبنان الجميل كنت في بيروت عام 2012 لمدة ثلاثة أشهر المدينة نظيفة وجميلة اتمنى ان يعود لبنان الى الماضي🇮🇷🇱🇧🇮🇷🇱🇧

I have grown up listening to Nancy Ajram's songs. In fact I was listening 🎧 to her song few minutes ago. I used to put Lebanon flag as my computer wallpaper. It's one of the few countries I do like. I hope they come out of bad times. Love & support from Pakistan.

sadly, the 2,150,000 LBP you exchnaged at the beginning of the video is almost the double of a waiters monthly salary (

Grew up around a lot of Lebanese people. Awesome culture. Always see the country in the news for the wrong reasons. This is the first time I'm going to see the non political side of Lebanon. Excited for this one Lukey!

I just wrote on youtube to get information about lebanon and a video of this guy came out.This is pretty awesome.Thanks for the amazing video.I wish the kind Lebanese people strength and a happy future♥️

I love this! But being Lebanese, I really wish you had a local showing you around because your experience would've been so different!

It's so heartbreaking to see the downfall of what used to be such a beautiful country. A trashy government, a financial crisis, a petrol crisis, starving families and utter destruction everywhere. Truly sad.

I grew up visiting lebanon since I was a baby. Family still lives there. I haven’t been in a few years due to all the events that have gone down. I remember the country at it’s almost peak. It hurts to see it like this now 🥺

It’s a miracle the country still exists at all. Since the first Crusade, it’s been like trying to build a civilization in the middle of a freeway.

Looking forward to your journey in a new country 🇱🇧 🙏

Whenever you guys feel like visiting lebanon id be glad to help any of you explore my beautiful country and be ur guide for ur stay ! ❤️❤️🙏🏾

Him telling him food and Ahmad telling him Fool 😂

Finally the long wait is over. We are now going to witness your adventure in Lebanon.

As a Lebanese I do remember that perfume guy. He has a store but it looks like they are closed due to current situation. Good choice eating at barber restaurant

The guy with the perfume was actually really sweet. It's a cultural thing, it's our way of manifesting a trip to Australia into reality. It could sound silly to some but the principle of it being 'if I gift an Australian something thoughtful, maybe it'll be rewarded by God with a trip to Australia.' I don't mean to sound overtly critical and I'm sure it wasn't your intention at all , but the way you dismissed him was sorta rude and gauche, he clearly understood you were looking for food, I mean...he was just trying to give you a gift and he was so welcoming.

Wow amazing you went to my home country! Please document everything!

I visited the Lebanon several years ago and loved the country. Superb scenery and a spectacular visit to the Roman remains at Baalbeck. I found your tour of Beirut very interesting. Thank you.

it's an amazing country i would love to travel here from morocco

You're younger then me but as a kid people said "Lebanon is the Switzerland of Middle East". I'm from Rome.

Lebanese people are so kind and friendly. Such a shame the beautiful country is in turmoil now. Just hope everything gets better there because the people deserve better in there…. Love and prayer from India.

So, i born in lebanon, sorry to say its easy for you to say everything and im happy that u took good impression about lebanese guys, im not trying to be negative about my people, but ur coming from another realm, u saw the good sidr of lebanon man.

Lebanon is famous for its salads, and Mediterranean cuisine is the most healthy.

Great to see a new travel series, this time it's my home country! The pizza-like food you ate is called "Manakish". It's like the Arabic version of pizza but instead of typical ingredients like tomato sauce etc. they just put one or two ingredients. There are sorts like cheese, Zaatar (thyme herbs, the brown one you asked), ground beef (called lahmacun) and so on 😁

Lebanese people are the kindest, beautiful heart and very friendly ❤️❤️❤️

Next time you come to Lebanon, make sure to make a lebanese friend that would take you on a food tour. Better than being alone 😂❤

Ah yes, Fridays and Luke Damant vlogs, perfect combo😩🤚🏻

You are sensitive to our situation more than our government is! And reading your viewers comments...Thank you beautiful people! Bless your hearts!!!!

Im from Lebanon and I love seeing people going to visit! You should visit Mount Lebanon, weather is much better up in the mountains! Hope you come back and visit!

Luke you're amazing! Love your energy, full of positivity and generosity! 💕

Tayeb is delicious Bi janin is delicious to the point I get crazy Welcome to Lebanon! 🇱🇧❤️

I feel like Lebanese Zaatar and Labneh will be Luke's new Cheese Paratha equivalent hehe

French guy with Lebanese roots here, first time on your channel, love to see you explore this country, you do it really well. Love Australia and Aussies.

My favorite travel youtube channel so far! Can't wait to see the whole series

I mostly admire this country and the people,, beautiful from the inside

I love this!! I would really recommend having a local guide or RU-vidr take you around to really have a full experience and not be duped by scammers! Btw the man said barbar not baba for the shwarma lol. You guys are amazing and I hope you have a great time in Lebanon. Much love!

Suddenly, My mind want to know and see about Lebanon. Then i searched on RU-vid and found this.This videos is really informative and aslo funny. Take love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

Hahaha 5:55 that man kept saying (cadeau) that's a french word for gift, he wanted to gift u guys the perfume besides he was referreing to fool and hummus breakfast u guys had (cheese and zaatar manakich) the black mixture with the cheese is a mixture of (thyme, sumac and sesame) it's always nice to see people trying to show the good part of our country, thank you for that. Best of luck and love from lebanon ❤️.

Luke: are you the owner? Fadi: yes Luke: Are you the restaurant...? Fadi: yes

WOW!

I appreciate luke doing alot of research on the places not just for his knowledge but also to tell his viewers about recent events in the country, really knows what he talking about with the blast and everything.

SO much love to Lebanon some friends are so nice and very friendly at all. Keep exploring buddy and keep safe as always

Love the Arab world ❤️ Lebanon is my favorite Arab country ❤️ 🇱🇧

OMG I was drooling over the food you ate there! So sad about the civil war and lack of electricity. Makes me wonder if that's what will happen here in the US. Great video though.

I am Lebanese American and my family lives in Kab Elias, Lebanon I have not been able to visit yet. Thumbs up 👍 for this video

I'm lebanese and I'm happy to see ppl vlogging in Lebanon

Welcome to Lebanon 🇱🇧

Love Lebanon from india🇮🇳♥️🇱🇧

Thanks for this video n thanks for sharing your first impressions on Lebanon.

Used to smoke red Lebanese hash when I was younger, It was lovely stuff. Looks like a lovely country and I would love to visit there one day. Sending love and peace to all the people of that country. 💙

I love Lebanon, the people and the places man just wonderful. I really hope this situation that they are in will end very soon. Luke I advise you to visit Jordan you really really will love it and you won’t regret it.

You ate zaatar on that cheese mankoushe its a herb mix with sesame seeds and oil oregano, mint sumak its a lebanese staple! Great video

o wow thank you my friend! Great guide for visiting Lebanon 👍🏻

You just gave me a beautiful moment following you in Beirut. Thank you.

Have a great time in new country bro 😍😍

You're my favourite vlogger..Sending lots of love and prayers from Pakistan..❤❤ Travel to South Korea too!!😀

Stay Safe mate hope you come Brunei 🇧🇳 Borneo island full of adventure

I was looking forward to seeing Turkey 🇹🇷 😔 miss my country. LOVE FROM Australia 🇦🇺 Luke

Well done guys! For not knowing a lick of Arabic, you guys did well. Wish I was there with you both to help translate 🤣 Hopefully you can revisit to a much more stable Lebanon in the future!

Wow would love to visit Lebanon such a beautiful country, enjoy!

Your so adorable. Your interactions With everyone is genuine 😊

I hope the economy situation in Lebanon improve and some of the rich people treat their maids like human beings.

Finally your video mate, been waiting for a while, saw you in another video with your friend traveller and was happy that you are doing well.

I have met Lebanese people in London they are very interesting and very hospitable

قاعدين يدورو عالشاورما و يتغزلو فيها 😂😂ضحكوني من قلبي you guys made my day enjoy to the max And if you are still there you must visit Jouni, harisa and Jbeil

Most Classy Arab Country Love from Pakistan

I thought you're going to Turkey. That's an interesting turn of events. I hope you enjoy your stay there Luke. Chase your dreams.

Thanks for showing the bright and real side of Lebanon. It makes me feel sad that Lebanese who are very proud and descent people are so economically desperate.

Thank you for visiting my homeland. Such a beautiful place that deserves everything. One of the most kind hearted people 🖤

Hi Luke. The salad inside the shawarma is not tabboule, it's called biwaz salad. The tabboule is a salad that you eat alone not mixed with meat or anything else.

I love the owner of that restaurant. He seems so kinda and wholesome.

Beirut was once the jewel of the middle east some people were Happy seeing it torn apart so they have all what we've got (cuisine- fashion- doctors- hospitals- pubs - nights - international festivals etc...)

hello . thanks everybody that respects the lebanese people ,.from lebanon

He just wanted to gift you the perfumes😂😂

6:46 you did that man sooo bad!!! He was giving you free perfumes as a PRESENT and you guys refused it. He must have felt so bad. You guys misunderstood him completely.

im lebanease and i go to lebanon every summer and its a fantastic country

Omg... Sha-wrrr-ma. If I hear "shwah-mah" another time I'm gonna lose my mind... That said, much love to Lebnen (from a Greek) ❤️

Luke whenever he tries new food: "one of the best food I've had" 😂😂😂

Thought you were going to Turkey?? Lebanon!!! Love it... Always wanted to go there.

Wow my fvrt country Lebanon love from india 🇮🇳

Lebanon peoples are very Humble n Polite ♥️ Love from India

i'm Lebanese and living in Lebanon it might be difficult but i love my country 🥺👌😁💕

Brother love from India ❤️❤️❤️

Love to lebanese people from Pakistan 💚🇵🇰🇱🇧

The way you question people is so stupid but informative for viewers

OMG great to see you here in lebanon, you must visit jbeil (byblos), batroun, chekka amazing beaches, peace and quiet tourist area with awesome tourist sites

Feels like im traveling with you, love the videos🤩

I love this country and it’s people, it have something special, a multi millenial people, a mix of sympathy, smartness, artistic, love of life… I love you lebanese 😍😍

That 'Salam a Allikum' works every where for Luke!

How did the Australian Government allow you to travel out side of Australia to Lebanon during very strict restrictions. You seem so confident walking around without a mask. Lebanese People have been through hell and back They are survivors Very strong in heart. They love life and are very generous people with strong values.