One of the top reasons I have been wanting to visit Iran is to taste it’s rich, savory cuisine first hand. I am fortunate to live within 15 minutes from Westwood in Southern California. Also known as “Tehrangeles” where the largest Iranian population outside of Iran has resided and thrived for the past 40 years. …
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 …
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? “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, …
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 …
Late last year, I had the fateful opportunity to meet the lovely Amrita Thadani over some Rosé on a Friday Jazz night at LACMA. Amrita is the founder of an ethical, fair trade and locally branded clothing company which employs refugee women and women of domestic violence. Neococo was founded in Fall 2017 as a …
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 …
Visiting Lebanon soon? Make sure you budget a few days time to relax in my favorite town of Batroûn. It’s the ultimate beach destination for relaxation, sun, surf, yoga, good food, hiking and even ski activities during the winter time in it’s mountainside. Batroûn, just an hour north of Beirut, is a charming beach town all …
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One of the most memorable experiences I partook in during my travels is Paint and Wine Night in Lebanon. The Middle-East is still obviously a very misunderstood region and yet I continually am drawn to traveling all around there and sharing my experiences. On my first evening in Lebanon, we sipped wine from local wineries, painted …
My Travel article on Lebanon as published in ARE Magazine, Winter Edition 2018, read it here.
