Archive for Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

The Day I Was Followed By A Secret Agent In Beirut

Standing at the reception desk of the shabby, low-budget Al-Shabaa Hotel in the Gemmayze neighborhood of Beirut, there was little I could do when the hotel owner informed me that the single room I had booked was no longer available. … Read more

Lebanese Lira

How Much It Costs To Travel In Lebanon

In comparison to neighboring Syria, Lebanon is an expensive country to travel around. This is not only due to the higher prices, but also due to the availability of excellent restaurants, endless cafes and bars that never fail in enticing … Read more

Cedar Trees, Lebanon

Feeling Guilty For Leaving A Country Too Soon

When I hopped onto the bus that would take me from Beirut back to Aleppo, Syria, I spent the first few minutes daydreaming about the Aleppan cuisine that awaited me at the end of the journey. And then I spent … Read more

Baalbek, Lebanon

A Different Glimpse Of Lebanon

In between the moments of extreme confusion that I dealt with during my visit to Lebanon, I managed to discover a handful of places that will forever stick out in my mind for one reason or another. And so I … Read more

Beirut, Lebanon

My Struggle To Understand Beirut

Beirut. One minute I want to pack my backpack and immediately leave this baffling city behind and the next minute I want nothing else but to stay here for several weeks more. And so it is no surprise that despite … Read more