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  <title><![CDATA[Lonely Planet Syria &amp; Lebanon (Lonely Planet Syria and Lebanon)]]></title>
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  <default_description>Sunlight on the ancient stones of Palmyra and Baalbek, the bustle of the Aleppo souq, the buzz of Beirut's nightlife, the decorative wonders of Damascene houses and picturesque villages beneath Mt Lebanon - our definitive guide is your essential companion in every corner of this diverse and hospitable region.  &lt;P&gt;&amp;#149; TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS with our dedicated Food &amp; Drink chapter covering the region's mouth-watering cuisine written by expert authors and chefs &lt;BR&gt;&amp;#149; CONNECT WITH CULTURE through our comprehensive exploration of Syrian and Lebanese society and daily life &lt;BR&gt;&amp;#149; UNRAVEL THE PAST with our in-depth coverage of the region's lengthy history and myriad historic sites &lt;BR&gt;&amp;#149; FIND YOUR WAY using our 68 detailed maps, including customized itineraries maps and a full-color regional map &lt;BR&gt;&amp;#149; TALK THE TALK with the help of our Arabic language chapter</default_description>
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    <body><![CDATA[I hated this book. When I lived in Syria and traveled in Lebanon for a summer I found it full of typos, mistakes, and totally bourgeouis. The couple who wrote the book lived in KUWAIT so had no real reference for the Levant. Also the advice for women travelers was, as usual, vague and unhelpful. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a must have if you are traveling to these two countries, a friend of mine has lived in Damascus for a year and swears by it!]]></body>
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