I can, without a doubt, say that Lebanon has some of the nicest people you can find! they will do everything to help you enjoy your stay. It is sad to see such a beautiful country getting destroyed and people’s life getting ruined by a greedy government!
your right!!Lebanese people are good !! ive been worked there for 10yrs. as a Domestic helper w/one family... nothing to say ...im lucky to have them....!!! i hope and pray one day ill be seeing bck this beautiful country....!!!
@@AUChannel Yes, but greed is definitely a big part of it. As they say, if you think you understand Lebanon, someone has not explained it well enough 😬
I’m a Lebanese guy who left Lebanon 15 years ago for work, and your video made me feel so nostalgic… You see the small details that Lebanese themselves don’t pay attention to anymore, you’re such a positive person who sees beauty all around you instead of seeing the many negativity that you casually dismiss, and I loved that about you! You got me as a subscriber and you have all my positive Big Like and support! Keep doing what you do 🤞
@@pakaseellovers5308 Lebanon is a country that has more than 18 sects coexisting and living together. Our president is Christian, Prime Minister is Sunni, and Head of Parlement is Shi’it. We also have Druz… etc
It's insane how Lebanese you sounded when you pronounced Deir el Qamar... check your ancestry🤔 All jokes aside, really appreciate how much reasearch you put into everything Emily and i hope you visit again soon when things pick up. We will always welcome you guys with open arms if you ever decide to come back🇱🇧❤
the maamoul you've had is filled with date paste, we call them maamoul b tamer, there's also maamoul filled with walnuts called maamoul b joz, as well as maamoul filled with pistachios that we call maamoul b festo2. You can find maamoul in Lebanese sweet shops and some of them make it all year long and can also offer some other regional variety of maamoul or even their own take on maamoul
Deir el qamar is an iconic town for the old lebanese architecture. Most architecture students in lebanon visit this town at their very first year to sketch the buildings and learn about their history. I think i still have my sketches somewhere at my family's house, :D. Such a good choice you made visiting this town. Best of luck.
This video reminded me once again that Fall is my favorite season. Everything is so green in that region of Lebanon and houses and narrow streets look quaint and cozy. Having four seasons anywhere in the world is a blessing. Years ago I was caught in a pretty heavy downpour in Malta while visiting Valletta, walking back to the hotel, on a quite road. It was pretty much like being in the shower for 45 minutes. Really enjoyed this video! God bless!
Deir Allllll Amar.... lol right pronunciation! That's a beautiful place to visit. I'm sure that you have visited more places coming in next videos I presume like Moussa Castle and the natural cave at Ein w Zein. Mount Lebanon is a beautiful place of the country no doubt about that. Always enjoyed driving through there on long trips. Oh and another thing that Maamoul thingy is available all year long not just during festive season. It can be found at renowned patisseries around the country like Al Halab and such... but you tried the home made one which is fantastic. Also the fillings are either dates or fig plant and sometimes it comes in a walnut flavor.
Thank you for your wonderful videos that provide a true time and space travel. You make me feel I am right there though far away in Massachusetts, hearing, feeling your surrounding and almost smelling the air and the rain! You are so amazing with your adventurous self. Thank you
When people were trying to pick you up while walking, they were trying to help because we usually help if someone needs help, especially in the mountain ! hope you enjoyed Deir Al Qamar 😍
I love the way you portray Lebanon. We’ve just come back from our first ever trip to Lebanon and also had a beautiful time. Hope you have many more Lebanese vlogs ahead. Keep up the good work 👌🏼❤️
Your videos show life super simplistic as it is, and that is so amazing 😍😍 You seem to enjoy everything and it somehow makes me calmer watching your adventures 😅 I dream of one day going to Lebanon and roam its streets just like you do 🤩 Keep up creating such nice memories and stay safe! 🙏😊
Deir El Qamar is one of my favourite towns in Lebanon, along with Beit Meri, Tyre and Jebeil (Byblos). I hope you got a chance to see these other wonderful towns. More importantly I hope you did not get sick after being soaking wet and cold. Waiting for more videos from you. Cheers 🙂
Emily You are not only very beautiful and intelligent but also a very good reporter. ir is a lovely reminder of my Lebanon since I left my country in 1957 my city Baalbeck ,At 84 years I have a longing for your lovely video .many shukran
Although we are so tired here but we are always going to fight for our lebanon This small country with so many religions deserves to stay alive . You are so wonderful and watching your videos about lebanon makes me feel proud. Thank you for your effort to show that and all the best ❤
You always give me the envy of visiting those places …. As I said before I never explore my own backyard, and watching your cool videos I feel I’m missing a lot. So authentic, simple, natural…when is part 2 coming out?
as a Lebanese living in Canada i been Enjoying watching your videos havent been to Lebanon in a long time and your right in Lebanon when some one gets Married there Famliy goes around in there cars Its a culture thing Different then here lol
A little tip for people picking up or dropping off friends and family to the Rafic Hariri international airport on a rainy day is to just use the underground parking instead of the usual top floor parking. The entrance of which is just on the left of the parking. Because that way you not only don’t park in the rain, but also you’ll get access to the tunnel that takes you directly into the terminal. No umbrellas needed… I know most people love the top floor because the weather is always nice, but P1 and below are just more convenient in the rain. Also as a bonus they usually are less busy and less crowded…
Kudos for braving the weather! Btw, stroopwafels (the thin caramel filled wafers you had at the hotel) are Dutch in origin. Fresh stroopwafels in The Netherlands are the best!
Thanks for a nice video. As a Lebanese who belongs to a neighboring town of Deir El Qamar and it has been a while since last visit, i felt great to see those narrow streets which i know well… thanks. More on the points while you were walking, you mentioned that it seemed like nobody walks, on the contrary, if you are in summer time, you would see plenty of guys and girls walking on these side walks morning and later afternoon towards the evening. It was simply that you were walking during a bad weather day! Thanks for making nice vids about our country, lovely. Keep it up
Emily, I just recently subscribed and started watching your video's. You have a very relaxed and engaging air about you. Your video's are very enjoyable and informative. Thanks for posting.
What an amazing video right there !, Loved every single video you did especially lebanon vlogs ! all i want to say keep up the good work and you are always Welcome in lebanon !
Heard of the place way before I got here in Lebanon but unfortunately have to leave. Extremely safe here in Lebanon being alone or otherwise day or night. Sweet people with no intention to bother but rather help you out. Great video thanks. Loads of monasteries around that are simply breathtaking. Thanks again.
I really really enjoyed watching this video❤️❤️. I loooove rainy weather in Lebanon as much as your lovely eyes 😍.. I was in Lebanon a few years ago. It's a great and lovely country. People there are so nice❤️.. Thank you for bringing back my lovely memories there❤️❤️
First of all, wow good job to this hard job of editing and translating everything and uploading and importing . Secondly , I want to know (because you went to alot of places) if you have more videos of these trips all over Lebanon. You mentioned in the video that you will be there 10 more days. Yes I know that it's old videos never uploaded. And please when you finish from Lebanon , continue with Bolivia.
Hey, thanks for recognizing all of the work that I put in to making these videos. I really appreciate when someone understand that it’s not as easy as it may look 😅 Yes, there are so many more videos of lebanon coming, and I’m currently filming the Bolivia content that I will start releasing once im closer to the end of the Lebanon content :) No shortage of content here 😅 Just a shortage of editors haha
Very nice work you do. Love both of your passion to have an open mind to visit and be a part of abroad culture. Lebanon videos are my favorite since I m Lebanese/American and experienced and lived different cultures. All the power to you guys. Tripoli and north of Libnan has some flavor to it. Let me if planning trip to that area I will help facilitate. Love your work. Will contribute soon
Please come to Tunisia. We have mountains, forests, seas, deserts, white and blue alleys ,and The most beautiful city in the world is Carthage and one of the most beautiful dishes is couscous 😘😘😘 ilove you and ilove Lebanon
I miss it there. Last time I went was 2009 when my dad passed. Living in Vegas and enjoying it. Hopefully I’ll be able to go next summer. Thanks for posting this blog
I have to tell you I lived in Dair al Qamar when i was a kid back in the early 90's. It's amazing place. People mostly hawnk cause they think you want to ride somewhere even they hawnk anyone even Local people too. Yeah Lebanon will never be an unsafe place for me, I think western countries such as USA and Australia can be more dangerous. Also I would suggest you meet Lebanese friends and they can show you around instead of being alone, unless you want to. Also I love how you went to this town not many tourists go there and you went during a quiet time looks so peaceful. Live Love Lebanon forever.
Hi Emily please upload more from Lebanon... don't look for perfection... I can't wait to see more from you. I have watched everything from you and loved all of them. Thanks for sharing an honest and raw footage.
Emily: It is nice to see you again in another fantastic video from Lebanon. I remember being there one time in January, and the weather was very good: Sunny and crisp. I assume you were there around the same time, despite the rain. At any rate, I enjoyed watching walk the streets of Der Al-Amar -- an area that I am not familiar with. I have not actually visited that part of Lebanon, so it was nice seeing yet another town in that country. I also smiled when I saw the cars honking their horns at 20:00. This tradition is fairly common in that part of the world. It is a way to celebrate/ declare that the marriage is finally official. I have seen that many times while I was there, so it brought some good memories. Anyway, this is all for now. I hope you guys are doing well, and I look forward to watching your next video! PS: the fall season in the Northeast has already started, and the weather is excellent. Come visit soon! :)
@Boogie boogie I appreciate the greetings, and I send some back to you! Calling Syria and Lebanon Phoenician is valid. Ancient Phoenicia was established 2500 BC -- way before the first wave of immigration of Arab tribes from the Arabian Peninsula to the Levant in the 7th century. While both Syria and Lebanon are Arabic-speaking counties today, they still comprise a hodgepodge of various cultural groups -- including Phoenicians, Assyrians, Kurds AND Arabs. So being an Arab is a component of the larger collage of various cultural and ethnic groups. I hope this clarifies, and I send you my respect from Boston, Massachusetts.
You've done good again.. well done to going back for the maamoul, it's an offer that cannot be refused.. I've been to Lebanon many times yet never knew about that hotel, will definitely be visiting next time I'm there.
I am happy that you enjoy Lebanon and it’s hospitable people . Enjoy and spread the word around to your friends and colleagues about your experiences in Lebanon 🇱🇧 it is a beautiful country 🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧
The caramel wafer thing is designed to be sat on top of the cup of tea and the heat makes the caramel met, and creates the best biscuit of all time. Just FYI 😂🤣
I think your driving skills have improved after your visit and maybe you can drive F1 now....:). It is for sure not usual for a woman to walk alone in the rain. Drivers were just wondering if you are lost or needed assistance or a taxi. In these town, everybody knows everybody and winter visitors are not very common....The room price will go X 4 during the summer when it is season...Thanks for sharing this beautiful hotel, I will try it one day for sure
Dair Al Qamar is a Maronite Christian town, with a minority Druze population... The towns around Dair Al Qamar are Druze, and there you can find a lot of sweets shops selling maamoul
You should go with Valentine to a restaurant called New Garbatella in Baakline, near Deir el Qamar. Its a very romantic restaurant, especially in the winter, near the cheminée (chimney fire). Also, would love to meet you and Valentine when i visit Lebanon in December :)
Thanks a lot for sharing! Info: The "Maamoul" comes in 3 main flavors, You were eating the "dates" flavor, mashed dates, this is my best. Question: Who is the Russian and who is the American among You two? I thought You were the Russian but then we have learned that Valentine is visiting his family in Russia......pffff I'm confused
Hey, thanks for watching Elias! Thanks for solving the Maamoul flavor mystery 😄🙏🏼 Answer: I am the American & Valentine is the Russian. His name pronounced in Russian is like "Valentín". He was born in Russia but raised outside which is why he doesn't really have the typical Russian accent.
It is very common in the middle East to celebrate bride and groom , driving behind them, honking as a sign of happiness and celebration. Even if people don't own cars they might rent , taxis or 8 passenger vans to transport the bride and groom families and friends. 🎈
Just so you know, higher end smartphones support a feature called "On-the-go" which permits you to use an external flash drive (thumb drive) for extra storage. You will need a special cable for either standard micro-usb or usb type-c to connect the thumb drive to the phone. These on-the-go cables are available at Amazon and eBay. Check the specifications of your phone to see if it's supported.
I enjoyed your blog, watched all the videos from Lebanon, here are so questions if I may … 1- I read your blog”s name as 20 camels is that right? 2- I wish you talked about the process of traveling to Lebanon, do you need a visa? how long you are allowed to stay on an entry visa , how much you pay to enter, how much us $$$$ you are allowed to bring in to the country with you 3- where did you stay ? how much it cost a night? 4- if you stay in an airbandb how much a night? 5- how much does it cost to eat at a restaurant, local ones or high end ones 6- did you feel safe as an American citizen? 7- can you use ATM machine to get $$$ or Lebanese lira at official rates ? 8- did you find gas for the rental car easy 9- was the power out at any time when you where there Have a safe travels you and your husband --again thanks for the inside to a different culture
If you're from any North American, European, most Asian, and simply most "1st or 2nd" world country, you don't need a Visa, you just show up and you're given a 6 month visitor stay which you can later renew again and again. Can't tell you exactly what everything costs, but with the current HyperInflation happening in the country, I can tell you if you're coming from any other country, things will be UBER cheap for you! See that vid where Emily and Valentine restock their entire fridge with veggies for about 1US$. I believe they're up to 1$ = 20 000 Lebanese pounds. Of course you can use ATMs, most global cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex etc..) are accepted everywhere. Rest of the questions I feel are more personal and Em will have to explain how she felt herself 🙂 Hope this helps, God bless and have a good one! 👌👍
When I visited jordan 7 years ago they only gave me 2 weeks stay and told me to go to any police station and you can extended it up to 90 days , that is why I was asking if Lebanon has the same requirement for visa
I enjoyed your videos (maybe I watched 8 of them), I like Douma, Batroun then Tripoli, Jbeil, Baalbak, and Barouk not bad. Beirut is less than the average. I enjoyed how people react to you both. I regret that I didn't do like you or the others when I was in Russia or France. For video editing I am using PowerDirector, what are you using as software? Go ahead
Thank you for making these awesome videos for all of us to see..I am Lebanese living in Australia and after I watch your videos i feel like I want to go to Lebanon right now but I can't.....stupid Covid 😓
Just a couple of notes. Taxis always stop and honk at people if they want a ride in Lebanon. They're actually called "service", and they're more like buses than actual taxis; they stop and pick people up. So most likely they're not being creepy or anything, and instead just going on with their business normally. The filling in the maamoul is just mashed dates (perhaps with a bit of fat added or something as well, but it's basically just dates). Importantly, it's not a jam.
You have a very nice heart and soul .. thank you for sharing the beauty of our pretty country Lebanon and you're welcome here anytime . Iam going to follow you now on Instagram after subscribing to your RUclips channel you really deserve all the support for showing the real and right face for the most beautiful country in mena region .
Very good video. You are welcome anytime to our country. I loved the way that you say everything honestly, and that you know your rights and duties as well.
I can, without a doubt, say that Lebanon has some of the nicest people you can find! they will do everything to help you enjoy your stay. It is sad to see such a beautiful country getting destroyed and people’s life getting ruined by a greedy government!
Lebanon’s issues are way beyond a ‘greedy government’.
your right!!Lebanese people are good !! ive been worked there for 10yrs. as a Domestic helper w/one family... nothing to say ...im lucky to have them....!!!
i hope and pray one day ill be seeing bck this beautiful country....!!!
@@AUChannel Yes, but greed is definitely a big part of it. As they say, if you think you understand Lebanon, someone has not explained it well enough 😬
I’m a Lebanese guy who left Lebanon 15 years ago for work, and your video made me feel so nostalgic… You see the small details that Lebanese themselves don’t pay attention to anymore, you’re such a positive person who sees beauty all around you instead of seeing the many negativity that you casually dismiss, and I loved that about you! You got me as a subscriber and you have all my positive Big Like and support! Keep doing what you do 🤞
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Sad for YoU brother 🥇
@@pakaseellovers5308 thank you brother for the sympathy, I’m living and working in Saudi, and feel like my second home 👍
@@eliemattar ooooh! Saudi Arabian!!!!😘😘
Brother Lebanon is Muslim country??
Which religion Lebanon have!?!!!?????
@@pakaseellovers5308 Lebanon is a country that has more than 18 sects coexisting and living together. Our president is Christian, Prime Minister is Sunni, and Head of Parlement is Shi’it. We also have Druz… etc
@@eliemattar oho!
Ok brother 😸 mean this is Muslim country😄
It's insane how Lebanese you sounded when you pronounced Deir el Qamar... check your ancestry🤔
All jokes aside, really appreciate how much reasearch you put into everything Emily and i hope you visit again soon when things pick up. We will always welcome you guys with open arms if you ever decide to come back🇱🇧❤
My thought exactly
Indeed her pronunciation of Lebanese words is so incredibly good, that I thought to myself she must have Lebanese ancestry.
She is Lebanese 99% sure , from previous videos
It’s actually really not bad to be a Lebanese it’s really cool :)
the maamoul you've had is filled with date paste, we call them maamoul b tamer, there's also maamoul filled with walnuts called maamoul b joz, as well as maamoul filled with pistachios that we call maamoul b festo2. You can find maamoul in Lebanese sweet shops and some of them make it all year long and can also offer some other regional variety of maamoul or even their own take on maamoul
Deir el qamar is an iconic town for the old lebanese architecture. Most architecture students in lebanon visit this town at their very first year to sketch the buildings and learn about their history. I think i still have my sketches somewhere at my family's house, :D. Such a good choice you made visiting this town. Best of luck.
Important video to show how awesome lebanon is!!❤️❤️
Thank you! I totally agree, people need to know how amazing the Lebanese are 😊❤️
it’s serious important Video for Nature For LB 🇱🇧 See Awsome wonderful Lebanon it’s looking Very Wonderful place Like Dubai My Name is Sam
It Remains me as Dubai I been Dubai times and it’s Muslim Place I am Muslim too
It’s remains me as Dubai
yes it great good nature Lovely place
God bless you for the videos that you're posting
amazing video, in love how you talk to the camera i feel like we're friends!
This video reminded me once again that Fall is my favorite season. Everything is so green in that region of Lebanon and houses and narrow streets look quaint and cozy. Having four seasons anywhere in the world is a blessing. Years ago I was caught in a pretty heavy downpour in Malta while visiting Valletta, walking back to the hotel, on a quite road. It was pretty much like being in the shower for 45 minutes. Really enjoyed this video! God bless!
dont want to ruin it for you but the video was filmed in the late spring , April
@@weirdpep4085 There is still fall and it’s absolutely glorious in Lebanon. So nothing ruined :)
Deir Allllll Amar.... lol right pronunciation! That's a beautiful place to visit. I'm sure that you have visited more places coming in next videos I presume like Moussa Castle and the natural cave at Ein w Zein. Mount Lebanon is a beautiful place of the country no doubt about that. Always enjoyed driving through there on long trips. Oh and another thing that Maamoul thingy is available all year long not just during festive season. It can be found at renowned patisseries around the country like Al Halab and such... but you tried the home made one which is fantastic. Also the fillings are either dates or fig plant and sometimes it comes in a walnut flavor.
Thank you for your wonderful videos that provide a true time and space travel. You make me feel I am right there though far away in Massachusetts, hearing, feeling your surrounding and almost smelling the air and the rain! You are so amazing with your adventurous self. Thank you
When people were trying to pick you up while walking, they were trying to help because we usually help if someone needs help, especially in the mountain !
hope you enjoyed Deir Al Qamar 😍
Is it not common to walk around or it's only because it was raining?
شكرا علي مشاركتك انا هذا الرحلة الجميلة انا من ليبيا واحببت لبنان أكثر بسبب فيديوهاتك وخصوصا بعلبك
Honestly as a lebanese i really like ya bloggin vids.
I love the way you portray Lebanon. We’ve just come back from our first ever trip to Lebanon and also had a beautiful time. Hope you have many more Lebanese vlogs ahead. Keep up the good work 👌🏼❤️
Your videos show life super simplistic as it is, and that is so amazing 😍😍 You seem to enjoy everything and it somehow makes me calmer watching your adventures 😅 I dream of one day going to Lebanon and roam its streets just like you do 🤩 Keep up creating such nice memories and stay safe! 🙏😊
Your welcome anytime in lebanon yala waiting you to come
Luv lebanese people and their Phoenician christian culture. Hope their economy recovers soon. Greetings from the sahara desert. Thanks for sharing
Deir El Qamar is one of my favourite towns in Lebanon, along with Beit Meri, Tyre and Jebeil (Byblos). I hope you got a chance to see these other wonderful towns. More importantly I hope you did not get sick after being soaking wet and cold. Waiting for more videos from you. Cheers 🙂
Emily You are not only very beautiful and intelligent but also a very good reporter. ir is a lovely reminder of my Lebanon since I left my country in 1957 my city Baalbeck ,At 84 years I have a longing for your lovely video .many shukran
Take your time Emily do not rush , we are waiting for you . Love from Lebanon.
The raw silent footages are the best !
This is the first time I find this channel waw it so beautiful adventure in Lebanon have a good time 😌 I see you from moroccoo 🇲🇦 North Africa 🌍
Although we are so tired here but we are always going to fight for our lebanon
This small country with so many religions deserves to stay alive .
You are so wonderful and watching your videos about lebanon makes me feel proud.
Thank you for your effort to show that and all the best ❤
You always give me the envy of visiting those places …. As I said before I never explore my own backyard, and watching your cool videos I feel I’m missing a lot. So authentic, simple, natural…when is part 2 coming out?
as a Lebanese living in Canada i been Enjoying watching your videos havent been to Lebanon in a long time and your right in Lebanon when some one gets Married there Famliy goes around in there cars Its a culture thing Different then here lol
I'm glad I got that one right! I like that they do that in Lebanon, it seems like a lot more fun that way 🙌🏼
I love watching your videos you pronounce Arabic beautifuly I enjoy when you speak Arabic enjoy your travels GOD BLESS LEBANON 🇱🇧✝️🇱🇧
A little tip for people picking up or dropping off friends and family to the Rafic Hariri international airport on a rainy day is to just use the underground parking instead of the usual top floor parking. The entrance of which is just on the left of the parking. Because that way you not only don’t park in the rain, but also you’ll get access to the tunnel that takes you directly into the terminal. No umbrellas needed…
I know most people love the top floor because the weather is always nice, but P1 and below are just more convenient in the rain. Also as a bonus they usually are less busy and less crowded…
Welcome to Lebanon☺️
And really thank you for ur awesome reviews about our Lebanese country😻❤️!
Loved this video, hope you enjoyed your visit to Lebanon, it was really emotional when you were saying goodbye to valentine at the beginning 😔❤️
It was emotional! I'm glad you felt it, too ❤️
@@20CamelsEmily Sure ❤️
Kudos for braving the weather! Btw, stroopwafels (the thin caramel filled wafers you had at the hotel) are Dutch in origin. Fresh stroopwafels in The Netherlands are the best!
Hello
Hello, nice video. When Elie intruduced himself as Elie i was hoping that you would answer "Hello Elie, im Emelie." which means i am the mom of Elie 😂
clearly more pleasant by foot than with car , in spite of rain...but it's beautiful
Thanks for a nice video. As a Lebanese who belongs to a neighboring town of Deir El Qamar and it has been a while since last visit, i felt great to see those narrow streets which i know well… thanks.
More on the points while you were walking, you mentioned that it seemed like nobody walks, on the contrary, if you are in summer time, you would see plenty of guys and girls walking on these side walks morning and later afternoon towards the evening. It was simply that you were walking during a bad weather day!
Thanks for making nice vids about our country, lovely. Keep it up
Emily, I just recently subscribed and started watching your video's. You have a very relaxed and engaging air about you. Your video's are very enjoyable and informative. Thanks for posting.
What an amazing video right there !, Loved every single video you did especially lebanon vlogs ! all i want to say keep up the good work and you are always Welcome in lebanon !
hi friend I want to say thank you for sharing your videos its nice to see stories and stuff from Lebanon 🇱🇧
that hotel looks stunning and so cheap great vlog !!
You speak arabic so well 😁
And i really loved this video so much❤️
Heard of the place way before I got here in Lebanon but unfortunately have to leave. Extremely safe here in Lebanon being alone or otherwise day or night. Sweet people with no intention to bother but rather help you out. Great video thanks. Loads of monasteries around that are simply breathtaking. Thanks again.
Actually in lebanon it's common for people to stop and give a ride for someone walking for free, especially in winter
I really really enjoyed watching this video❤️❤️. I loooove rainy weather in Lebanon as much as your lovely eyes 😍.. I was in Lebanon a few years ago. It's a great and lovely country. People there are so nice❤️.. Thank you for bringing back my lovely memories there❤️❤️
First of all, wow good job to this hard job of editing and translating everything and uploading and importing .
Secondly , I want to know (because you went to alot of places) if you have more videos of these trips all over Lebanon.
You mentioned in the video that you will be there 10 more days. Yes I know that it's old videos never uploaded. And please when you finish from Lebanon , continue with Bolivia.
Hey, thanks for recognizing all of the work that I put in to making these videos. I really appreciate when someone understand that it’s not as easy as it may look 😅
Yes, there are so many more videos of lebanon coming, and I’m currently filming the Bolivia content that I will start releasing once im closer to the end of the Lebanon content :)
No shortage of content here 😅 Just a shortage of editors haha
@@20CamelsEmily 😂😂 Yes ... Good luck and for sure waiting for Bolivia Adventures with Valentine and you . All the support from Canada 👍
Nice video as usual, liked the hotel, should try it myself with the family one day, keep them videos coming
Very nice work you do. Love both of your passion to have an open mind to visit and be a part of abroad culture. Lebanon videos are my favorite since I m Lebanese/American and experienced and lived different cultures. All the power to you guys. Tripoli and north of Libnan has some flavor to it. Let me if planning trip to that area I will help facilitate. Love your work. Will contribute soon
you are a natural. I like your adventurous spirit.
Please come to Tunisia. We have mountains, forests, seas, deserts, white and blue alleys ,and The most beautiful city in the world is Carthage
and one of the most beautiful dishes is couscous 😘😘😘 ilove you and ilove Lebanon
What is this, battle of the countries? 😂
I miss it there. Last time I went was 2009 when my dad passed. Living in Vegas and enjoying it. Hopefully I’ll be able to go next summer. Thanks for posting this blog
Walla niyelak, yaret fiye 3ish wen ma ken bi usa
Are u a labanese
I have to tell you I lived in Dair al Qamar when i was a kid back in the early 90's. It's amazing place. People mostly hawnk cause they think you want to ride somewhere even they hawnk anyone even Local people too. Yeah Lebanon will never be an unsafe place for me, I think western countries such as USA and Australia can be more dangerous. Also I would suggest you meet Lebanese friends and they can show you around instead of being alone, unless you want to. Also I love how you went to this town not many tourists go there and you went during a quiet time looks so peaceful. Live Love Lebanon forever.
Hi Emily please upload more from Lebanon... don't look for perfection... I can't wait to see more from you. I have watched everything from you and loved all of them. Thanks for sharing an honest and raw footage.
21:00 its a wedding 😊+amare means my moon+ this thing in mamoul is the dates jam I think you know it
Emily: It is nice to see you again in another fantastic video from Lebanon. I remember being there one time in January, and the weather was very good: Sunny and crisp. I assume you were there around the same time, despite the rain. At any rate, I enjoyed watching walk the streets of Der Al-Amar -- an area that I am not familiar with. I have not actually visited that part of Lebanon, so it was nice seeing yet another town in that country. I also smiled when I saw the cars honking their horns at 20:00. This tradition is fairly common in that part of the world. It is a way to celebrate/ declare that the marriage is finally official. I have seen that many times while I was there, so it brought some good memories.
Anyway, this is all for now. I hope you guys are doing well, and I look forward to watching your next video!
PS: the fall season in the Northeast has already started, and the weather is excellent. Come visit soon! :)
@Boogie boogie I appreciate the greetings, and I send some back to you!
Calling Syria and Lebanon Phoenician is valid. Ancient Phoenicia was established 2500 BC -- way before the first wave of immigration of Arab tribes from the Arabian Peninsula to the Levant in the 7th century. While both Syria and Lebanon are Arabic-speaking counties today, they still comprise a hodgepodge of various cultural groups -- including Phoenicians, Assyrians, Kurds AND Arabs. So being an Arab is a component of the larger collage of various cultural and ethnic groups.
I hope this clarifies, and I send you my respect from Boston, Massachusetts.
Cool video as always! Can't wait for part 2 😄
Loved your lebanon movies!! Congrats to the couple! I've been there sep 2019.
It makes me so happy to hear that 🥰 thank you ❤️
It’s beautiful ur movies are so great 😄
Appreciated your passion I m sure you had a unique experience...pls keep coming back again
Another great video... 👍💪
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
I love you're videos, hopefully you could visit south lebanon soon it's beautiful.
You've done good again.. well done to going back for the maamoul, it's an offer that cannot be refused.. I've been to Lebanon many times yet never knew about that hotel, will definitely be visiting next time I'm there.
Realy enjoying the videos keep going👍👍
This was amazing ! Always enjoyed your vidéos...Organic and quiet..good job ! MARHABA
Marhaba w merci 😊
Yalla w A Bientôt au Liban next time
thank you for this video... i am lebanese, but i have never visited this village ... it is so quite cool place
I am happy that you enjoy Lebanon and it’s hospitable people . Enjoy and spread the word around to your friends and colleagues about your experiences in Lebanon 🇱🇧 it is a beautiful country 🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧
how is your lebanese arabic pronunciation so perfect and cute? you sounded just like them in the few arabic words you said.
Have fun and enjoy your stay welcome to lebanon..
The caramel wafer thing is designed to be sat on top of the cup of tea and the heat makes the caramel met, and creates the best biscuit of all time. Just FYI 😂🤣
I think your driving skills have improved after your visit and maybe you can drive F1 now....:). It is for sure not usual for a woman to walk alone in the rain. Drivers were just wondering if you are lost or needed assistance or a taxi. In these town, everybody knows everybody and winter visitors are not very common....The room price will go X 4 during the summer when it is season...Thanks for sharing this beautiful hotel, I will try it one day for sure
Maamoul can be found in sweet shops (Patisseries). I thought that Deir el Kamar was druze.
The maamoul filling is "tamer" which means date paste.
Dair Al Qamar is a Maronite Christian town, with a minority Druze population... The towns around Dair Al Qamar are Druze, and there you can find a lot of sweets shops selling maamoul
Yo recuerdo esos días. 🙌 que bonito acompañarte, mi querida amiga.
Ahh, recuerdas? Wow! Pues ahora tienes la otra dimension 😄
@@20CamelsEmily siii, gracias, es muy buena verla. ☺️🖤
You should go with Valentine to a restaurant called New Garbatella in Baakline, near Deir el Qamar. Its a very romantic restaurant, especially in the winter, near the cheminée (chimney fire). Also, would love to meet you and Valentine when i visit Lebanon in December :)
Oh wow, my Village Kfarheem is right below Deir Al Qamar....next time stop by for some Matti.
Absolutely. And thats before watching your video. ♥️
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Info: The "Maamoul" comes in 3 main flavors, You were eating the "dates" flavor, mashed dates, this is my best.
Question: Who is the Russian and who is the American among You two? I thought You were the Russian but then we have learned that Valentine is visiting his family in Russia......pffff I'm confused
Hey, thanks for watching Elias!
Thanks for solving the Maamoul flavor mystery 😄🙏🏼
Answer: I am the American & Valentine is the Russian. His name pronounced in Russian is like "Valentín". He was born in Russia but raised outside which is why he doesn't really have the typical Russian accent.
Long live beautiful Lebanon!
It is very common in the middle East to celebrate bride and groom , driving behind them, honking as a sign of happiness and celebration. Even if people don't own cars they might rent , taxis or 8 passenger vans to transport the bride and groom families and friends. 🎈
It's nice to see the amazing culture of lebanon♥️.
nice walk, too bad it was so much rain, thanks for carrying us with you :))
Hey. Loving your videos. Keep it going!! And I'm from Lebanon, so I'm also enjoying your videos. I'm not so far from your place.
amazing videos! need more vlogs from the mountain area of Lebanon
Just so you know, higher end smartphones support a feature called "On-the-go" which permits you to use an external flash drive (thumb drive) for extra storage. You will need a special cable for either standard micro-usb or usb type-c to connect the thumb drive to the phone. These on-the-go cables are available at Amazon and eBay. Check the specifications of your phone to see if it's supported.
Note -- you may see if referenced in some specifications as the abbreviation "OTG". So search for that too.
it is not a jam in maammoul, it is minced dates mixed with some butter and a little of flower water
interesting to have an hindsight of material daily problems of vloggers. btw congrats for your practise of arabic (I don't have any and am impressed)
Awesome video great job 🥰 I love Lebanon so much and filming there was very nice with the most generous people 🇱🇧
I enjoyed your blog, watched all the videos from Lebanon, here are so questions if I may …
1- I read your blog”s name as 20 camels is that right?
2- I wish you talked about the process of traveling to Lebanon, do you need a visa? how long you are allowed to stay on an entry visa , how much you pay to enter, how much us $$$$ you are allowed to bring in to the country with you
3- where did you stay ? how much it cost a night?
4- if you stay in an airbandb how much a night?
5- how much does it cost to eat at a restaurant, local ones or high end ones
6- did you feel safe as an American citizen?
7- can you use ATM machine to get $$$ or Lebanese lira at official rates ?
8- did you find gas for the rental car easy
9- was the power out at any time when you where there
Have a safe travels you and your husband --again thanks for the inside to a different culture
If you're from any North American, European, most Asian, and simply most "1st or 2nd" world country, you don't need a Visa, you just show up and you're given a 6 month visitor stay which you can later renew again and again.
Can't tell you exactly what everything costs, but with the current HyperInflation happening in the country, I can tell you if you're coming from any other country, things will be UBER cheap for you! See that vid where Emily and Valentine restock their entire fridge with veggies for about 1US$. I believe they're up to 1$ = 20 000 Lebanese pounds.
Of course you can use ATMs, most global cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex etc..) are accepted everywhere.
Rest of the questions I feel are more personal and Em will have to explain how she felt herself 🙂
Hope this helps, God bless and have a good one! 👌👍
Thank you brave heart, that was very helpful info,
When I visited jordan 7 years ago they only gave me 2 weeks stay and told me to go to any police station and you can extended it up to 90 days , that is why I was asking if Lebanon has the same requirement for visa
I enjoyed your videos (maybe I watched 8 of them), I like Douma, Batroun then Tripoli, Jbeil, Baalbak, and Barouk not bad. Beirut is less than the average.
I enjoyed how people react to you both.
I regret that I didn't do like you or the others when I was in Russia or France.
For video editing I am using PowerDirector, what are you using as software?
Go ahead
One of the most welcoming people u can find on the earth is the Lebanese. 💖
Really nice content. You should visit my hometown Enfeh, in north Lebanon whenever you have time, in good weather.
Great vlog, thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for making these awesome videos for all of us to see..I am Lebanese living in Australia and after I watch your videos i feel like I want to go to Lebanon right now but I can't.....stupid Covid 😓
Welcome to lebanon from a lebanese Canadian 🌹and there's still alot of nicer places 😀
In the Name of all Lebanese ,, Thank you ,, for the support of our country
Just a couple of notes. Taxis always stop and honk at people if they want a ride in Lebanon. They're actually called "service", and they're more like buses than actual taxis; they stop and pick people up. So most likely they're not being creepy or anything, and instead just going on with their business normally. The filling in the maamoul is just mashed dates (perhaps with a bit of fat added or something as well, but it's basically just dates). Importantly, it's not a jam.
@ 21:17 where u were lucky to pull a side and refuel ur car back then we didnt have the fuel problem a great video made miss winter days
You have a very nice heart and soul .. thank you for sharing the beauty of our pretty country Lebanon and you're welcome here anytime . Iam going to follow you now on Instagram after subscribing to your RUclips channel you really deserve all the support for showing the real and right face for the most beautiful country in mena region .
Emily nice videos.if you still there I recommend you to visit baalbeck
My favorite video 😁 such an awesome trip
Dear my Lebanese Fellows, if she’s driving(handling the angry Lebanese drivers) on our streets, then we’ve passed the vibe check 🇱🇧❤️… Great video btw
Very beautiful landscapes Your follower from Saudi Arabia🇸🇦
Eating Pizza with ketchup is a criminal offence in Italy 😍😂
Nice video I have been outside Lebanon 12 years now thk you for this video do you still have some maamoul
Very good video. You are welcome anytime to our country. I loved the way that you say everything honestly, and that you know your rights and duties as well.
wonderful view ... I see as soon Valentine is away, the Princess suite ;-D tss .... women 😀