Lebanon – One Epic Journey in The Middle East
ENG I arrived in Lebanon late at night at the beginning of July. Beirut, the city once known as the Paris of the middle east, was shining shyly, far from the glamour of old days. Most of it was already…
Beirut – Fascinating Glamour and Urban Decay
ENG Beirut, Lebanon’s capital has a long and turbulent history, an immeasurable cultural and religious wealth, and absolutely fantastic people. It is of such complexity that thinking of writing an article about it left me “on the verge of a…
Trípoli – What you hear is (NOT) what you get
ENG Tripoli is the perfect example that what you hear is not always what you get. When I went to Tripoli I had the preconceived idea, formed by the international press reports, that it would be a very poor city,…
Petra – 2 Days in The Lost City of Jordan
ENG Petra is part of the imagination of the vast majority of people. Who doesn’t remember seeing Indiana Jones traverse the mythical Siq Canyon and end up in the magnificent Treasury Square? But our imagination doesn’t stop with Indiana Jones…
Jordan – 12 Days Road Tripping The Kingdom of Smiles
ENG There is a kingdom as old as history itself. A land that has been part of our imagination since we were children. A kingdom where all roads lead to places of endless beauty. Here history is palpable in every…
Wadi Rum – Why You Should Spend 2 Days in the Desert
ENG Wadi Rum is considered one of the most beautiful deserts in the world. As much as you know how extraordinary it is, nothing compares to seeing it with your own eyes and for those who, like me, are fans…