FAQs

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What do I need to bring?

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Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a type C adapter for your electronics, formal wear (most clubs have a formal dress code if you plan on going out), a jacket for cold nights, sunscreen, and bug spray!

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How do I pay for things?

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With the economy fluctuating, please try to use cash when able as many stores are not currently accepting credit cards. No need to exchange money, as the US dollar is accepted pretty much everywhere

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How will we communicate?

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Please make sure to download WhatsApp. Hana will create a group chat in order to keep everyone in contact to stay up to date on our events! We highly recommend getting a Lebanese sim card so you don't have to rely on wifi.

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How do I get around?

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Uber is available in Beirut and is a great cost-effective way to get around the city. Here are some taxi companies we recommend if Uber is not available- Trust Taxi: +961 3 601 806 ///// Charlie Taxi: +961 1 285 710

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How do I stay safe?

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-Despite what you may hear, Lebanon is a safe place! Please make sure to always carry your passport or some form of identification with you at all times, and you'll be fine! -We will be traveling to different areas of the country, where it is often normal practice to pass by Lebanese army security checkpoints. There may also be certain checkpoints at night as we come back from parties. These are often meant to check for drunk drivers on the road. Please let whoever is driving be the only point of communication with the person at the checkpoint. Don’t be alarmed or worried - these checkpoints are COMPLETELY normal. The worst thing that would happen (1% of the time) you will get asked to show your ID. -Do not drink the tap water, but it's ok to brush your teeth with it -Do not flush any paper/feminine products down the toilet anywhere