Byblos in Lebanon – the ruins of an ancient town
The coastal town of Byblos or Jbeil in Lebanon is just and hour’s drive north of Beirut and ideal to visit as a day trip. …
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Road Block etiquette in Lebanon
If you visit Lebanon, you’ll probably be wowed by the buzzy atmosphere of Beirut, get lost in the Souks of Sidon or love the gorgeous …
Visiting the Baatara Pothole, near Tannourine in Lebanon
The Baatara Pothole in Lebanon is a limestone sinkhole and cave system, with an impressive cascade falling from the roof and viewing ledge. We stopped …
Wine tasting in Lebanon at Chateau Ksara
Chateau Ksara is one of the largest Lebanese wineries that cluster around the Bekaa valley, where most of the vineyards are located. You may be …
Top things to do in Saida – Lebanon
The seaside town of Saida or Sidon in Lebanon has bags of history, character and charm, with an authentic flavour that isn’t over-run by tourists. …
Visiting the Khalil Gibran museum in Lebanon
Even if you haven’t heard of Khalil Gibran, you probably know his poetry without realising it. At Bsharri in Lebanon, I visited the museum and …
Review of Pepe’s Byblos Fishing Club – in Lebanon
On my road trip around Lebanon with a friend in June, we stopped at Byblos for a tour of the Crusader Castle and lunch at …
St Anthony’s monastery of Qozhaya in Lebanon
Staying at St Anthony’s Monastery in the beautiful Qadisha valley was a highlight of my trip to Lebanon. The monastery bells called me out of …
The Cedars of Lebanon – Tannourine Cedars Reserve
If Lebanon is on your travel radar as a place to visit, you may not think of bringing your walking boots. But the day I …
Mezze memories in Lebanon
I love the Mezze style of meal where you can try a little of what you fancy instead of wishing you had ordered your friend’s …
Palmyra hotel in Baalbek – Lebanon
A review of the Palymyra Hotel in Baalbek, Lebanon, a charming relic of the past with Persian Carpets and antique furniture, now slightly fraying around the edges.