There is no shortage of books and articles and etiquette advice on how to be a good house guest. Always clean up after yourself,Do not overstay your welcome,Bring a small gift to your host,Strip the bed before you leave,etcetera, etcetera, etcetera, blah blah blah . But what we DO need more advice on is how to… Read more
One question I continually get about my 5 month Round the World trip earlier this year is:“How much did it cost?”I have to confess, I am one of the worlds worst budgeters. When I really want something (like this trip) I just go for it. Of course I did take efforts to save a chunk of… Read more
From the moment I walked into the reception area of the Mir Amin Palace, I felt my pace slow down. Instead of walking around the gardens, pool deck and restaurant, I strolled. I did actually stop and smell the roses…and the fresh herbs grown in the hotel’s gardens. At the Mir Amin Palace, you just want… Read more
“You may have to call security to get me to leave” I only half jokingly said to Alice Eddé, the owner of the Eddé Sands resort and Joanne, the Marketing Manager. I had just fallen in love with the Eddé Sands resort after a relaxing lunch and tour of the grounds and was thinking that I could live out the rest… Read more
Don’t let the name fool you. Le Gray Hotel in Beirut pops with color at every turn. I spent a sunny afternoon at the hotel enjoying a delicious lunch with the hotel’s Public Relations manager and getting a peek at what the hotel has to offer. Truly a lovely afternoon! Towels await on the pool’s lounge chairsOften… Read more
Last week I was lucky enough to have a stay at the Four Seasons here in Beirut. In my previous post I wrote about the lovely hotel and the best night sleep I’ve had since I’ve been in this city, but of course I didn’t stay locked in my room the whole time (though honestly that… Read more
I began the day in a bit of a tizzy. First a hectic, fast paced Arabic class that left my brain spinning, then emails to return, and following up on leads for a room to rent in Beirut that i need to secure by the end of the month. By the time I stepped into the… Read more
Analysis Paralysis – that’s a phrase I am far too familiar with these days. Given too many choices I will sit for hours scrolling amongst reviews and photos and links and star rating. My first day of freedom from the office shackles and I have literally sat glued to my laptop trying to decide on my… Read more