What if you could have your own private chalet by the beach for a weekend and enjoy it as a hotel guest? I’d tell you it’s possible at this charming hidden gem in Halat called Le Blanc Bleu. Owned by the Abed family whose passionate relationship with the hospitality business started with the grandfather’s iconic […]
Beit el Bahr, the Beach House of Tabarja.
A century-old traditional house blissfully resting on Lebanon’s shores, “Beit el Bahr” (The Beach House), built in 1910, encloses within its walls the stories of the many Lebanese generations that have taken shelter under its roof. Originally a wheat mill lying along a river, the house switched ownership more than once over the years, until […]
Beit Lebbos, the Beiteddine Guesthouse.
How about sleeping in a 200-year old house and waking up to the sight of the glorious Beiteddine Palace? Tempting enough? Then let me tell you more about one of the latest guesthouses I experienced in Beiteddine, Chouf. ♦ You should know by now that I have a thing for guesthouses. Besides being a way […]
How to Spend a Long Weekend in Lebanon
Whether you’re a traveler visiting Lebanon for a long weekend or a local looking to make the best out of a long weekend in Lebanon, here are some weekend getaway ideas that could make a great starting point for planning a Lebanon vacation or staycation. ♦ Experience a Guesthouse With a growing number of picturesque […]
Top 10 Museums to Visit in Lebanon
Lebanon’s museums give testimony to the rich history and culture of a country that has been the cradle of many passing civilizations. Since the 6th edition of “La Nuit des Musees” is coming up soon (Saturday April 6, 2019), here are the top 10 museums you should consider visiting during your tour! ♦ National Museum […]
How to Spend the Best Weekend in Tyre, Queen of the Seas.
One of Lebanon’s greatest Phoenician cities historically, Tyr (Sour) still carries the remnants of a glorious past, through the vestiges and traces of the many civilizations and eras it has witnessed. The city is directly associated to the invention of purple dye and the exploration of the seas leading to founding prosperous trading centers and […]
8 Flowery Guesthouses You Can Enjoy this Spring in Lebanon
8 Flowery Guesthouses in Lebanon You know Spring is around the corner as soon as March’s rays of sun feel warmer on your skin, and nature starts to wake up around you. It’s time for that long-overdue roadtrip in the sun, fresh walk in nature, or sunny weekend getaway in Lebanon. Wondering where to go […]
Climbing the Lion Rock in Sigiriya
Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World by locals, the Lion Rock is one of the most famous historical and archaeological sites in Srilanka. What’s impressive about it is that its rock plateau was formed from the magma of an extinct volcano. It served as a monastery before King Kasyapa decided to build his palace […]
Heritance Kandalama, Geoffrey Bawa’s Masterpiece in Srilanka
Heritance Kandalama If I had to recommend ONE hotel in Srilanka, it would be The Heritance Kandalama Hotel, Dambulla. The reasons are many but let’s start by the fact that it was designed by the father of “tropical modernism” and one of the most influential Asian architects, Geoffrey Bawa. The signature work of Geoffrey […]
6 Reasons Why Khenchara is one of Lebanon’s Most Beautiful Villages
If you haven’t visited Khenchara yet, you have, in my opinion, missed out on one of Lebanon’s most charming villages. Nestled in the Metn mountains at an altitude of around 1,100m, the Lebanese village promises pine trees, fresh air, beautiful nature walks, history and culture, but also deeply-rooted traditions of arak and wine making. The […]