Tripoli (Lebanon): the vibe
Videos from people who went, played right here, with what viewers said underneath. Not part of the score.
The verdict
Mixed · 62Warm, hospitable locals and a rich old-city charm win praise, but commenters repeatedly flag bad media reputation, economic hardship and building safety as real caveats.
- hospitable locals
- food quality
- old souks and architecture
- natural beauty
- authentic, unfiltered experience
- affordable local life
- negative media portrayal
- economic hardship
- crumbling buildings
- extremism stigma
- outdated infrastructure
- Locals feel the city is unfairly demonized by outside media
- Visitors find it far more normal and welcoming than expected
- Economic struggles get less attention than security stories
- Friendly hospitality and food make it memorable for travelers
- Structural and building safety concerns are a real worry
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Tripoli: "We are not extremists" - BBC News
BBC News · 230K views · 2017
What viewers said
“I accidentally ended up in Tripoli once, and on the way I was really freaked out cuz all I knew about it was this documentary. then i arrived and saw that Tripoli is waaaaaaayy more than this community. its a normal beautiful city, absolute”
♥ 28 likes
“I was there this year (2017) and I have to say that by been in Tripoli, Baalbak, Sidon, Tire and the ENTIRE COUNTRY OF LEBANON, it's people, food and it's natural beauty is beyond AMAZING”
♥ 11 likes
“This is so painful to watch! I can't believe this is actually my hometown Tripoli, where I lived for almost 15 years! What did It become to be! SAD”
♥ 19 likes
“Think it would have been more useful to focus more on the economic factors. And for your information, Tripoli is very diverse, you painted a very monochrome picture.”
♥ 15 likes
“I love Tripoli. Super picturesque, lovely old market and most importantly, awesome hospitable people. I highly suggest the visit!”
♥ 7 likes
“7:58 Typical concerned Lebanese tata asking if you've eaten!”
♥ 11 likes
“Can't we all just get along too much hate currently in the world!”
♥ 12 likes
“Ohh... Why did this video cannot get Subtitle...”
♥ 2 likes
“Ma ba3rf hal ensenn shu khasu ta yji ysawer 3na shu 3am t2aren beirut bi tripoli aw nhna kif 3am n3ish lsh jye ts3dna masalan aw tbaatlu haal mahzale aw bs la t2bad msrytak w tkasrnla ma3nawytnaa”
♥ 5 likes
“I was dumbfounded when I heard Tripoli in Lebanon, I always knew it as the capital of Libya. Interesting !”
♥ 2 likes
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