I do not want to sound insensitive. So please do not get me wrong.
I have booked my flights and hotel in Harma for my first ever visit to Beirut (between the 26th October and the 4th November). Given the current situation in the neighbouring countries, and also the rise of ISIS, some of my Lebanese friends are urging me to cancel my trip. They are saying that Beirut is not safe, especially in the Harma region. One of them suggested I cancel my hotel booking in Hamra and try to find accommodation in Achrafieh.
I need your honest opinion about the situation. Is it really unsafe in Beirut these days?
I apologise for this post. I didn't intend to offend anyone. So forgive me if I did. But I am concerned about my safety and that of my friends I will be visiting.
Thanks.
Charlo