♣ It’s the “Chouchene” flower (Arabic word for “Iris”) that this beautiful guesthouse is called after. Visiting Domaine de Chouchene, you will feel in your own private little forest where your walks will be greeted by flowers and trees carrying their name and refreshed by a river flowing under your feet. This piece of heaven […]
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Haush el Bekaa
Al Haush was my latest “guesthouse” discovery in the region of Bekaa. Going back to the origin of the name, here’s what I learnt during my stay: A “haush” is a small village made of mud houses inhabited by people who work in agricultural lands during spring and summer. The Haushs belong to the land’s […]
Baalbek: A Special Flavor this Fall.
Baalbek, where can I start? No words are enough to describe your colossal beauty and your historical value. You’ve been carrying centuries of heritage on your shoulders, carrying the weight of history in tons of ruins, and carrying Lebanon’s greatness and pride, all alone. You are Lebanon’s greatest Roman treasure, yet you’ve been left with […]