17 ways to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon in Beirut

It's noon Sunday, and you're debating whether to stay in bed for the day or attempt to be a person and do something before your weekend evaporates entirely. Know the feeling?

Get out of bed!

It's often very easy for us to get stuck in the neighborhood where we live. Sure, all your usual haunts may be in the same area but sometimes its good to get out of our comfort zones and explore new areas. If you live in Hamra, go explore Bourj Hammoud or if you live in Gemayzeh, see what Verdun has to offer.

You may be used to hitting up the same cafe near to your apartment but be adventurous and try something different. Gather a couple close friends and pick a location to meet.

Metropolis in Ashrafieh always screens independent and European films or documentaries, not the mainstream stuff you can find at any other cinema. Although the venue usually only has two or three films to choose from, you'll definitely feel cultured after attending a screening.

It may be a bit cliche so let's make it more challenging. Start at one side and walk or bike the ENTIRE corniche. It's good exercise for one and two, you'll enjoy seeing the diversity you encounter as you tour the entire seaside route.

Head over to one of Beirut's green spaces and spend the afternoon munching on snacks with friends. Bring a blanket so you can nap in the sun and some playing cards or a book to pass the time.

You can find basically anything at the Sunday Market in Sin El Fil. Get lost among the stalls as you search for nothing in particular. Haggle with the vendors or just browse for fun.

The great thing about Beirut is you can buy any DVD for less than $1. Get two or three and spend the afternoon on the couch getting way too wrapped up in the plot. Advice: Horror is always a good choice.

For just a couple dollars or so, you can take buses all over beautiful Lebanon. Find the nearest bus station and just hop on to see where you'll end up. Just make sure you don't miss the bus heading back.

Whether you go to the seaside in Beirut or you go north or south to one of the beaches, you can spend a relaxing afternoon next to the sea. Bring a journal to write your thoughts or sketch.

It's Sunday. It's the weekend. You don't have any commitments, so why the hell not?

Look, even if you suck at bowling, sometimes that's half the fun. Just go to laugh and enjoy, don't take it too seriously. It's just bowling after all, not football.

Grab that special someone – or a group of friends – and just head up into the mountains for the afternoon with no particular plan. Watch the clouds and the world pass by until you see the warm sun dipping below the horizon.

Darts and pool are great group activities, just make sure to hit the target.

Here's what you do, step out of your house, shut the door behind you and just start walking. You might be surprised what you find when you don't have a plan.

Find a cafe full of football fans, order a shisha and enjoy the game. Remember to get overly excited every time your team scores.

The recently opened Sursock Museum, the National Museum and the Beirut Art Center are all great options.

Whether it's painting, writing or making music, why not spend the afternoon working on a new creative project? Who knows, maybe it will turn into something great.