Comments on: “Why I’m here” and other Beirut stories

By: Will Donovan

Will Donovan — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:33:45 +0000

daniel – thanks for your thoughts, and your words are much appreciated

By: Daniel Benner

Daniel Benner — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:57:22 +0000

Got three words for you: You nailed it. In a globalized world economy, expats or even just those that work in foreign countries are the ones who are really establishing america’s relationship in the middle east and beyond. A little security and income can do a lot for unclenching those fists, and if we can stimulate their economy and show genuine interest in who they are and their culture, then it may be possible to actually turn the tide of one sided animosity. Thanks for the article.

By: Will Donovan

Will Donovan — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:18:46 +0000

laura – thanks for the shout – what are you doing in beirut?

By: Laura Jean

Laura Jean — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:52:44 +0000

Man, I needed that today. I’ve been in Lebanon for only a couple of months, and have finally hit the “what am I doing?” phase of the old culture shock. You’ve made me feel a lot better.

By: Johann

Johann — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:22:37 +0000

Maybe an alternative to Syria would be a trip to Jordan… or Limassol, Cyprus. Cyprus is quite nice, according to my father. I never been there, only a few times in Greece, which might be similar… and is also quite nice.