5 articles tagged with lebanese cuisine
As I stepped into the labyrinthine alleys of Tripoli's ancient souks, the symphony of aromas transported me instantly: cardamom-infused coffee brewing in copper pots, charcoal-grilled meats sizzling on open flames, and the unmistakable sweetness of orange blossom syrup drizzled over...
Standing atop the weathered ramparts of Tripoli's Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles, I couldn't help but draw parallels to my first Olympic assignment in Barcelona—both places where ancient stonework tells stories spanning millennia. Unlike Barcelona's carefully manicured Olympic venues, however,...
There's something utterly magical about watching the Mediterranean sunset from one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. As the amber light fades over Byblos' ancient harbor, the city transforms—stone pathways that have witnessed 8,000 years of civilization now illuminate...
The first thing that strikes you about Byblos isn't the ancient stone—though there's plenty of that—it's the *pulse*. Standing on the harbor as fishing boats rock gently against weathered docks, you can feel the steady rhythm of a place that's...
The first rays of morning light pierce through the massive columns of the Temple of Jupiter, casting long shadows across stones that have witnessed millennia of human history. I stand in awe, my breath visible in the cool spring air...