#beirut Archives - Notes of a Traveler

on April 2, 2019May 11, 2019

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 ...

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on March 17, 2019August 15, 2019

Bekaa Chouf Guesthouses Jbeil Mount Lebanon

8 Flowery Guesthouses You Can Enjoy this Spring 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 ...

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on July 27, 2018May 11, 2019

Guesthouses South

Les Jardins de Tyr: a Magical Escape in the Heart of Tyr.

Every family house has a story, what if it’s a circa century-old one? In the heart of Tyr, surrounded by hectares of banana plantations, a new bespoke boutique guesthouse has ...

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on April 1, 2018May 11, 2019

Guesthouses South

Beit Matta, Your Home in the South of Lebanon.

The South of Lebanon is not only coastal cities, olds souks, seaside restaurants, and Mediterranean sunsets. Don’t get me wrong, I love all that, but there’s more to it. After ...

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on March 5, 2018July 4, 2019

Beirut Guesthouses

Meet Souk el Tayeb’s Latest Beit

Beit el Tawlet is a completely bewildering find. Where you expect the least, you will be greeted with a fresh burst of jungle, taking you back straight to the 70’s. ...

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on February 5, 2018May 11, 2019

Around the World Asia Europe

Best Street Foods to Try in Istanbul

If there is something great about Istanbul, it’s the street food scene. Incredibly rich, varied, and affordable, it makes the best – and most enjoyable – way to delve into ...

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on November 9, 2017October 17, 2019

Lebanon Rural & Outdoor Escapes

Serene Hike in the Heights of Batroun

Looking for a hiking trail that: Makes a pleasant nature escape without leaving your muscles soar for days? Is quiet and serene, i.e. you would only hear the sound of birds chirping? ...

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on November 1, 2017May 11, 2019

Around the World Europe

Paris: The Perfect Autumn Getaway.

My favorite time of the year to visit Paris? Definitely autumn. Weather: Not too hot, not too cold. Just perfect to walk the beautiful leafy streets, enjoy a cup of coffee ...

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on August 8, 2017May 28, 2019

Lebanon Rural & Outdoor Escapes

Droub El Khenchara

Although the term “ecotourism” was launched in the 1980s, the concept was applied by villages in Lebanon before that. Like the village of Khenchara Al-Jwar, which used to welcome in ...

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on February 25, 2017August 15, 2019

Guesthouses Lebanon Mount Lebanon

Beit Wadih, Baytak.

Ever wondered what Lebanon looked like in the fifties? A short trip to Ghazir will be enough to give you the sweet taste of that era. Perched over a ...

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