5 articles tagged with lebanon
The morning call to prayer mingles with the scent of fresh manoushe and the distant Mediterranean breeze as I sip thick Arabic coffee on a Gemmayze balcony. This is Beirut – a city where ancient history and resilient modernity dance...
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...
When I touched down in Beirut with my college friend Margo (a fellow empty-nester seeking adventure), I wasn't prepared for how this city would captivate us. Often called the 'Paris of the Middle East,' Beirut defies simple categorization. It's a...
Lebanon has always fascinated me as a destination where ancient history and contemporary resilience coexist in remarkable harmony. As someone who's spent years exploring the world's desert regions and studying cultural preservation, I was drawn to Lebanon's unique position as...
Standing atop the ancient Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles as the afternoon light bathes the stone in a honey-gold glow, I'm struck by how Tripoli remains Lebanon's best-kept secret. While Beirut buzzes with cosmopolitan energy and Byblos draws the Instagram...