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 seen the light, commemorating the glorious roots of the Charaf family. Built by the Charaf grandfather, whose many noble deeds earned him the title of […]
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5 Museums Not to Miss in Istanbul
If you think street food and popular streets are all there is to Istanbul, think twice. The city’s art and cultural scene can keep your schedule busy for days. From museums to art exhibitions, antique shops, libraries, and street art, Istanbul can definitely be a hub for art lovers. While scouting the museum scene was […]
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 the local culture and endless flavors of this cosmopolitan city. Let’s go on a ride together to discover the best on-the-go food you can […]
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 […]
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 or wine in the closest corner brasserie, and immerse yourself in the magic of the city. Where to stay It’s hard to pick one place […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 hill in Ghazir and offering a panoramic view of Jounieh bay, Beit Wadih welcomes you with its authentic architectural character to take you back to […]
Marse, my 2016 coup-de-coeur guesthouse.
Anchored on the shores of Anfeh, in the North of Lebanon, “Marse” (a transliteration of the word “harbor” or “anchorage” from the Arabic), is the cutest little guesthouse I stayed in this summer. Strategically located in “ta7t el ri7” (the little Greece in Lebanon, Anfeh), few meters behind “Chez Fouad”, Marse reincarnates the blue and […]