Lebanon – One Epic Journey in The Middle East
ENG UPDATE: March 2023 (back to Lebanon) I arrived in Lebanon late at night at the beginning of July, 2021. Beirut, the city once known as the Paris of the Middle East, was shining shyly, far from the glamour of…
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…
Tripoli – 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…
12 Days in Jordan – Road Tripping The Kingdom of Smiles
ENG 12 Days in Jordan allowed me to get to know a country beyond the obvious. There is a kingdom as old as history itself. A land that has been part of our imagination since we were children. A kingdom…
Wadi Rum – Why You Should Spend 2 Days in the Desert
ENG Welcome to Wadi Rum, it 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…
10 Days in SYRIA – A Chronicle of Hope
ENG Intro What comes to mind when you hear about Syria? Certainly, nothing good. Probably images of destruction from a bloody war. Or of the recent earthquake that struck the country. Syria is a punch in the stomach for those…
How to Travel Syria – All You Need to Know (2023)
ENG How to travel Syria? The purpose of this article is essentially to clear up the doubts I have been asked. The questions range from security to logistics. So be sure to read the post to the end! I traveled…