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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roadtripping the Mountains of Cyprus
When I travel, I usually like to do it “off the beaten path”. Away from the flocks of tourists and beyond the attractions that travel agencies and online guides advertise. Even in Cyprus, that tiny Mediterranean island. I love the freedom of spontaneous plans and the thrill of taking unknown roads. I love the mountains […]
7 Reasons to Visit Sept Winery this Summer
It’s hot and the beach is too mainstream for you on a summer weekend? It’s probably time for a different kind of relaxing getaway. What you need is awaiting you in the mountains of Batroun where a new winery has opened its doors to welcome you in its small haven of greenery overlooking gorgeous landscape […]
Domaine de Chouchene: The River Guesthouse of the Bekaa.
♣ 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 […]
Five Reasons to Visit Akkar, Lebanon.
Spring is around the corner and I’m sure you outdoor lovers will start itching for a nice escape in Lebanon’s beautiful nature. Chouf, Jabal Moussa, Tannourine, Cedars of God, Ehden, Qadisha Valley, Jezzine… I’m pretty sure you’ve got all of these covered. But have your hiking shoes gone as far as Akkar? Mine haven’t until […]
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? Has not been invaded, abused, and on everyone’s instagram feed yet? I have the perfect trail for you this fall. Where? In the beautiful region […]
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 the nineteenth century visitors seeking recovery in its mountainous climate and its fresh water renowned for its healing effect. Ecotourism began developing in the village […]