Batroun in 48 Photos
Here are 22 Things to Do in Batroun Planning on Traveling to Lebanon soon? Batroun is not to be missed for a day trip, or weeks for beach bums like myself.Here are some Travel Blogposts on Lebanon.
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Designers Bar: A Home for Artists & Dreamers
Located in one of the oldest cities in the world, Batroun is well known for its oceanfront resorts and beach bum bars. But during my last visit, I found a gem that became my go-to spot. The Designers Bar in Batroûn welcomes guests from all walks of life to its first exclusive handcraft bar. The design …
Books about Lebanon: Travel, Food & Politics
Lebanon has risen to the top of my favorite countries in the world. Its complicated history, hospitable people, their openness to creativity and the arts, their progressiveness mixed with traditional values, the fluidity between European, Asian and Arabic culture, among many other reasons is why I continually dream of going back for longer periods of …
Tawlet: The Kitchen has No Religion
Lebanon has so many diverse elements which make this country so special. Some elements, just to name a few, come in the form of food, with the emphasis on sustainability, entrepreneurship, art and giving back. And no organization and business in Lebanon embody these forms collectively as much as the initiative behind Souk El Tayeb …
Exploring Jeita Grotto, Harissa to Byblos in a Day
Lebanon is home to many natural wonders, religious monuments, and the world’s most beautiful historical sites. Escape the busy streets of Beirut and take a day trip to three of Lebanon’s proudest sites: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos. This popular three-way route is popular for many travelers which can easily be done (at leisure) within a …
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Best Yoga Classes in Lebanon
Yoga has become very popular throughout the past few years in Lebanon. Many younger (and older) Lebanese people are setting aside their religious and ethnic differences in a country/region that is still often torn by these trivial matters for a step towards oneness. The best yoga teachers do a phenomenal job in bringing a diverse range …
Practical Tips on Traveling to Lebanon
I just returned from my 2nd trip to Lebanon after going for the first time 2 years ago. I actually felt emotional the day I was departing. After 2.5 weeks in Lebanon, I landed in the beautiful, orderly city of Boston as my first port of entry into the US for a Travel Blogging Conference. …
Is it Safe to Travel to Lebanon in 2020?
Is it Safe to Travel to Lebanon? “What!? Is it safe to travel to Lebanon?” is the most common question asked by people (mainly Americans) when they hear how much I love visiting this idyllic Mediterranean country, located in the midst of a ton of turmoil in the Middle East. So let’s address this first: Yes, …
22 Things to Do in Batroun, Lebanon
Lebanon left a nostalgic impression on me and it’s mainly because of Batroun, a laid back beach town an hour north of Beirut. There, I spent my days in a beach wrap, riding bikes, sipping freshly squeezed lemonade, learning about the local culture and consuming copious amounts of delicious, fresh seafood. I would paddle board …
Should Travel Bloggers “Get Political”?
Should Travel Bloggers “get political” on their Travel and Social Media posts? Should writers, influencers, celebrities, doctors or teachers? Frankly, I think this is a silly, even stupid question. To be candid, I’m not one that necessarily believes that there are no ‘stupid questions’ in life. But I’m here to answer why I think that …