Beirut: A Personal Account

Posted in Beirut| Lebanon

Late Thursday night I put a post on my Facebook wall which simply said “Missing Beirut a little bit right now…”.  I left Beirut about 4 months ago and even though not every day was easy there, I have so many things that I do miss about that city.  So I casually threw up that post… Read more

Not Your Average Trip to the Museum

Posted in Beirut| Lebanon

When you travel long enough, many of the museums around the world begin to look alike. There’s the glitzy fine arts museums, the ultra chic modern art museums, moody and hip photo exhibits and the underfunded but well loved community museums.  It’s not to say they are not important in their own right, but if you… Read more

Great Places for Doing Nothing in Beirut

Posted in Beirut| Cafe| Lebanon

Beirut in the summer is hot…and humid. The kind of weather that makes you want to stay put and not move around too much.  Having nearly two months in Beirut gave me time to take it easy and avoid a lot of unnecessary rushing around. Here are a few of my favorite places to let the… Read more

Trying to Live in the Moment

Posted in Beirut| Lebanon

It is getting to that dangerous time here in Beirut. That time when any sad, slow song or question about my departure date will send me into a bit of a teary tizzy.  I always have a pack of Kleenex close at hand in case of a surprise bout of sadness. Most times I don’t even… Read more

Hotel Review: Mir Amin Palace

Posted in Hotels| Lebanon| Luxury| Reviews

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

Beirut: The One Thing I Cannot Overlook

Posted in Beirut| Lebanon

It is no secret to anyone who reads this blog that I am a big fan of Beirut. I cannot put my finger on what it is exactly but something about this city is familiar enough to make me feel at ease, but just foreign enough to make me feel alive and aware and like each… Read more

Hotel Review: Eddé Sands Hotel & Wellness Resort

Posted in Byblos| Hotels| Lebanon| Luxury

“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

Side Trip to Siada (Sidon)

Posted in Beirut| History| Lebanon

I’m not quite sure why so many Berutis turn their noses up at Saida. I’ve heard comments about it being  dirty, others say its too conservative, others just roll their eyes and wonder aloud why I wanted to visit there. Maybe it is a little like people in Los Angeles who talk crap about Long Beach… Read more

Beirut in Pictures

Posted in Beirut| Lebanon| Photography

I just passed my one month mark here in Beirut. While I was planning on doing a whole lot of travel outside of the city, I realize I have found so much to keep me busy, entertained and in some instances, perplexed right here in Lebanon’s capital city.  A month in and (gasp, sob) less than… Read more

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