DVD: Beirut
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Megan McCormick travels to Beirut - capital of Lebanon and a city with a long history of political and social upheaval. She meets the local people and explores the surrounding region, where she discovers an atmosphere of optimism and hope for the future. Leaving the city Megan embarks on a fishing expedition at Byblos, shops at local souks and discovers an interesting collection of ancient fossils. Returning to the metropolis she visits an amazing complex of underground caves and lakes at Jeita Grotto.
Along the way...
Plus additional bonus footage....
Planet Food: Lebanon - The producers of Globe Trekker and presenter Merilees Parker take you on a culinary tour of Lebanon. The journey begins in Beirut, where Merilees samples the capital's street food. She travels south to the ancient port of Tyre to meet up with local fishermen. The next leg of the journey takes Merilees to the Chouf Mountains to learn the art of pickling and preserving before visiting Zahle to sample its famous mezes. Then she heads to Tripoli to seek out the delicacies of Lebanon's second largest city.
Megan McCormick travels to Beirut - capital of Lebanon and a city with a long history of political and social upheaval. She meets the local people and explores the surrounding region, where she discovers an atmosphere of optimism and hope for the future. Leaving the city Megan embarks on a fishing expedition at Byblos, shops at local souks and discovers an interesting collection of ancient fossils. Returning to the metropolis she visits an amazing complex of underground caves and lakes at Jeita Grotto.
Along the way...
- Feast on flavoursome falafel
- Shop 'til you drop at the souk
- Listen to local rap artists
- Take a fishing trip at Byblos
- Go fossil hunting
Plus additional bonus footage....
Planet Food: Lebanon - The producers of Globe Trekker and presenter Merilees Parker take you on a culinary tour of Lebanon. The journey begins in Beirut, where Merilees samples the capital's street food. She travels south to the ancient port of Tyre to meet up with local fishermen. The next leg of the journey takes Merilees to the Chouf Mountains to learn the art of pickling and preserving before visiting Zahle to sample its famous mezes. Then she heads to Tripoli to seek out the delicacies of Lebanon's second largest city.
