I was there in 2017 and in 2018, and I found Beirut to be a beautiful, amazing city. There were fewer of the sort of amenities that rich, non-Lebanese celebrit

I was there in 2017 and in 2018, and I found Beirut to be a beautiful, amazing city. There were fewer of the sort of amenities that rich, non-Lebanese celebrities might be drawn to. For example, the author spends a lot of time talking about a fancy hotel, which doubled as a "Yacht and Marina Club", and which is now gone. But there was still tremendous food all over the place, beautiful architecture, an active street culture, stunning museums, natural vistas, a lively and energetic spirit, and more diversity than I've seen anywhere else on Earth.