The recent increase in wildfires, especially in the Amazon and in Lebanon, has got me thinking more about the environment. Normally, I try to reduce waste; whether plastics or energy, in my daily life. This got me thinking – can beautiful destinations be the price we’d have to pay for climate change and other environmental […]
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Traveling to a country for the very first time is a bit hard, considering that you don’t know all the local tricks. It gets even harder if you’re going somewhere where not just the language is foreign, but the culture is completely different as well. So, if you happen to be traveling to the Middle […]
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Food is a universal language, and in the Middle East, in Lebanon, in particular, it’s a cornerstone of the culture. Lebanese cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines around the world for all the right reasons. So, if you ever find yourself in Lebanon, wondering what and where to eat, I’m here to the […]
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Traveling to Lebanon is definitely not all about the capital; there’s this one day trip from Beirut, in particular, that’s a must. I mean, how could you go to the Levantine heaven without paying a visit to the Lady of Lebanon, Jeita, and Jbeil? Luckily, you could do them all in one day if you […]
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From day one in Beirut, and I couldn’t help but notice the magnificent street art. At first, it felt good for my eyes, seeing those vibrant colors adorning the buildings of Beirut. But then, I learned that there’s more to it. The street art of Beirut, that you can find all over Hamra district, has […]
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Your choice of accommodation varies, telling a lot about what kind of traveler you are, and yours truly is a huge sucker for hostels. Hamra Urban Gardens (HUG), a hostel in Beirut, seemed to meet my set of criteria and when I stayed there for 9 days, it surely exceeded my expectations. That being said, I […]
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How to get around Lebanon was a frequently asked question I’ve constantly come across before even visiting the Levantine heaven. The country’s small size has made traveling around super easy and road trips a must-do. That’s why transportation in Lebanon was something travelers often asked about, and I’m about to give you a detailed answer. […]
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