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Epic ANJAR: Activities, Nature, Water, Agriculture, Food, History and Endless Stories!

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

September 03, 2022

Epic ANJAR: Activities, Nature, Water, Agriculture, Food, History and Endless Stories!

Although I've been to Anjar several times, I decided to go back to get a different perspective. With various activities planned…

September 03, 2022 | Bekaa Mechwar Videos

Aainata el Arz: Beauty, Richness & Fertility Between the Bekaa Valley and Bcharri Mountains

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 10, 2020

Aainata el Arz: Beauty, Richness & Fertility Between the Bekaa Valley and Bcharri Mountains

Ainata, or sometimes known as Ainata-Al Ariz (Arabic:عيناتا الأرز) is a Lebanese village, 108 km from Beirut, located in…

October 10, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Mechwar Videos

Photos and Videos of The Historical Rayak Train Station

Mechwar Videos

October 10, 2020

Photos and Videos of The Historical Rayak Train Station

Only rust remains at Rayak: Lebanon′s railway heritage In August 1895, the first steam locomotive departed from the port…

October 10, 2020 | Travel & Tourism Mechwar Videos

Ammiq Wetland: A Breathtaking Experience for the Senses

Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 07, 2020

Ammiq Wetland: A Breathtaking Experience for the Senses

The Ammiq Wetland (100 hectares) is the last significant wetland in Lebanon, a remnant of extensive marshes and lakes that…

September 07, 2020 | Bekaa Travel & Tourism

BACK TO THE ROOTS: Produce from the Land. Agriculture in Ras Baalbeck: Fresh Natural Products

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 02, 2020

BACK TO THE ROOTS: Produce from the Land. Agriculture in Ras Baalbeck: Fresh Natural Products

A healthy body is a healthy mind. A healthy mind is a happy person. A happy person is everything! You need to take care of your…

June 02, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Mechwar Videos

BRITEL: A Mountainous Village Near Baalbeck with Welcoming People

Mechwar Videos | Baalbeck Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

March 27, 2020

BRITEL: A Mountainous Village Near Baalbeck with Welcoming People

Brital (Arabic: بريتال‎) is a village located in the

March 27, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Baalbeck Mechwar Videos

A NEW WINE, FROM OLD VINES: Chateau Ksara, Releases Carignan Varietal

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

March 17, 2020

A NEW WINE, FROM OLD VINES: Chateau Ksara, Releases Carignan Varietal

After the international success of its Merwah varietal, Château Ksara, has once again honored its roots and produced the…

March 17, 2020 | News Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Beautiful Anjar: A World Heritage Site You Have to Visit

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 18, 2020

Beautiful Anjar: A World Heritage Site You Have to Visit

The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout,…

January 18, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Mechwar Videos

Rashaya: The Famous Fortress, The Longest Souk... An Informative Video

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 21, 2019

Rashaya: The Famous Fortress, The Longest Souk... An Informative Video

Rashaya, also known as Rashaya al-Wadi or Rachaya el-Wadi(and variations) is a town in Lebanon, situated in…

November 21, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Mechwar Videos

Visit El Kaa: Tourism, Sceneries, Food and Adventure (A Video Review)

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 21, 2019

Visit El Kaa: Tourism, Sceneries, Food and Adventure (A Video Review)

Qaa, El Qaa, Al Qaa or Masharih al-Qaa is a town in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. It has a mainly Greek…

November 21, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Mechwar Videos

Have You Ever Been to Yammouneh? Watch the Video and Plan Your Visit

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 02, 2019

Have You Ever Been to Yammouneh? Watch the Video and Plan Your Visit

Yammoune is a lake, nature reserve, village, and municipality situated 27 kilometers northwest of Baalbek in Baalbek…

September 02, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Mechwar Videos

Couvent Rouge: A Promising Wine and One of Lebanon's Best

Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 02, 2019

Couvent Rouge: A Promising Wine and One of Lebanon's Best

Couvent Rouge was established in 2010, as a complement to the “Coteaux d’Heliopolis” cooperative project.…

September 02, 2019 | News | Bekaa Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Let's Get Lost in Hermel: "Rafting Squad" Experience on Al Assi River

Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 02, 2019

Let's Get Lost in Hermel: "Rafting Squad" Experience on Al Assi River

I spent two memorable days on the river, enjoyed a two hours rafting experience, slept at the club and most…

September 02, 2019 | Bekaa Travel & Tourism

Dont Miss out Arak Festival in Zahle on 26 and 27 July 2019

Events | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

July 26, 2019

Dont Miss out Arak Festival in Zahle on 26 and 27 July 2019

Arak or araq is a Lebanese unsweetened distilled spirit in the anise drinks family. The alcohol content may get as high as 95% if…

July 26, 2019 | News | Zahle Events

Photos of the Chtaura Park Hotel: An Agreeable Stay in a Historic Hotel

Hotels | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 19, 2019

Photos of the Chtaura Park Hotel: An Agreeable Stay in a Historic Hotel

Chtaura Park Hotel is located in the heart of the Beqaa Valley and is 45 km away from the Rafic Hariri Beirut International…

July 19, 2019 | Bekaa Hotels

Mechwar to Rass Baalbeck: A Breathtaking Video and 400 Photos to Enjoy

Mechwar Videos | Baalbeck Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

July 14, 2019

Mechwar to Rass Baalbeck: A Breathtaking Video and 400 Photos to Enjoy

Ras Baalbek (Arabic: رأس بعلبك‎) is a village in the northern Beqaa Valley in

July 14, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Baalbeck Mechwar Videos

Chateau Kefraya Amphora Special Edition: Rediscovering Phoenician Wine’s Identity

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

March 27, 2019

Chateau Kefraya Amphora Special Edition: Rediscovering Phoenician Wine’s Identity

Before the existence of the French wooden barrel, ‘‘Phoenicia’s wine’’ used to cross the…

March 27, 2019 | News Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Restaurant Shams Anjar: A Restaurant I Recommend Serves Delicious Lebanese Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 14, 2019

Restaurant Shams Anjar: A Restaurant I Recommend Serves Delicious Lebanese Food

What a place! You hear about it until you discover it by yourself! Chams is Anjar’s famous restaurant and one of the…

March 14, 2019 | Recommended | Bekaa Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Rayak Train Station: A Local Heritage Everyone Should See

News | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 13, 2019

Rayak Train Station: A Local Heritage Everyone Should See

The city of Rayak is found in the middle of the Bekaa Valley, between two of the major touristic cities of Lebanon, Zahle, and…

January 13, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa News

Rayak Boutique Winery: Every Bottle is Made with Love

Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 25, 2018

Rayak Boutique Winery: Every Bottle is Made with Love

Wine-making has been a passion of the Maalouf family for hundreds of years. In 1914 the family escaped the World War One…

December 25, 2018 | Tasty Discoveries | Bekaa Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Domaine de Taanayel: A Piece of Heaven in the Bekaa

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 17, 2018

Domaine de Taanayel: A Piece of Heaven in the Bekaa

In 2009 the Domaine de Taanayel and arcenciel signed a long-term partnership deal of which the mission is to enhance the…

June 17, 2018 | Popular | Bekaa Mechwar Videos

Ecolodge Taanayel: Plan Your Weekend Getaway in the Bekaa

News | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 13, 2018

Ecolodge Taanayel: Plan Your Weekend Getaway in the Bekaa

En 2006 arcenciel construit un Ecolodge à Taanayel (Békaa) pour promouvoir l’éco-tourisme dans la…

May 13, 2018 | Bekaa News

Karm el Joz: A Relaxing Green Space

Spotted Stories | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

April 24, 2018

Karm el Joz: A Relaxing Green Space

Karm elJoz is a space for celebrations. Located in Taanayel, at the entrance of the Bekaa, it is one of the largest walnut…

April 24, 2018 | Bekaa Spotted Stories

Chateau Kefraya: An Escape in West Bekaa

International Cuisine | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 12, 2017

Chateau Kefraya: An Escape in West Bekaa

The West Bekaa region has a rich cultural heritage and history. On your way from the Shouf region to Kefraya, don’t miss Al…

November 12, 2017 | Restaurants | Bekaa International Cuisine

Cascada: A New Giant Mall Opens in the Bekaa

News | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 11, 2017

Cascada: A New Giant Mall Opens in the Bekaa

Cascada Mall is situated on a 220,000 sqm piece of land in the heart of the Bekaa valley featuring several synergistic hubs like…

November 11, 2017 | Bekaa News

Lebanon's Chateau Kefraya "Comte de M" Sets a New Record

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

November 06, 2017

Lebanon's Chateau Kefraya "Comte de M" Sets a New Record

CHATEAU KEFRAYA'S "COMTE DE M" SETS A NEW RECORD: VINTAGE 2012 OBTAINS 93 POINTS, FROM ROBERT PARKER’S ‘’WINE…

November 06, 2017 | News Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Mechwar to Chmestar, Baalbeck

Mechwar Videos | Baalbeck Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

September 19, 2017

Mechwar to Chmestar, Baalbeck

Shmustar, also spelled Shmistar or Chmistar (Arabic: شمسطار‎‎) is a

September 19, 2017 | Travel & Tourism | Baalbeck Mechwar Videos

Al Haush: A Piece of Heaven in the Heart of the Bekaa

Hotels | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 15, 2017

Al Haush: A Piece of Heaven in the Heart of the Bekaa

We planned to spend the weekend in the heart of the Bekaa... A piece of heaven on earth, Al Haush is a place rich with history...…

June 15, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bekaa Hotels

Souk el Akel: For the First Time in the Bekaa; Celebrating Zahle

Events | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

May 12, 2017

Souk el Akel: For the First Time in the Bekaa; Celebrating Zahle

Zahle here we come... two days of endless fun, entertainment, great food ideas and the Universite Antonine Job Fair.

May 12, 2017 | News | Zahle Events

Zahle: The Bride of the Bekaa

Mechwar Videos | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

February 06, 2017

Zahle: The Bride of the Bekaa

A red-roofed town set among the eastern foothills of Mount Sannine, Zahlé enjoys a prime location in the Beqaa…

February 06, 2017 | Zahle Mechwar Videos

This Sunday... We're Going to Baalbeck!

News | Baalbeck Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

September 22, 2016

This Sunday... We're Going to Baalbeck!

Driven by our love of Lebanon and her hidden corners, and inspired by NGNO, The Foodie’s Trail is a range of special tours…

September 22, 2016 | Popular | Baalbeck News

The Box of Change: Delivering Goodies from Ersal! (Product Discontinued)

The Box

June 03, 2016

The Box of Change: Delivering Goodies from Ersal! (Product Discontinued)

This morning 500 Boxes have made it around town. The Box is a monthly box of goodness that includes…

June 03, 2016 The Box

Instead of Rhône, France, Try Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

News

November 17, 2015

Instead of Rhône, France, Try Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Business Insider: 8 overrated wine countries around the world — and where to go instead Older might be better when it…

November 17, 2015 | Popular News

Mechwar Baalbeck: A Day I'll Remember for a Long Time

Mechwar Videos | Baalbeck Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

July 02, 2015

Mechwar Baalbeck: A Day I'll Remember for a Long Time

One can't mention Lebanon without thinking of Baalbeck, the great temple. The Roman temple of Baalbeck is considered one of…

July 02, 2015 | Travel & Tourism | Baalbeck Mechwar Videos

Mountain House: High Standards and Beautiful Decor up in Baalbeck

Breakfast & Coffee | Baalbeck Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

April 17, 2015

Mountain House: High Standards and Beautiful Decor up in Baalbeck

Stunning, this place is really amazing. I came to Baalbeck expecting to see a village in distress, exactly like you see on the…

April 17, 2015 | Recommended | Baalbeck Breakfast & Coffee

Zahle, Lebanon is Proudly an Unesco City of Gastronomy

News | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

February 16, 2015

Zahle, Lebanon is Proudly an Unesco City of Gastronomy

This morning, Raymond Hanna, a NoGarlicNoOnions reader and supporter sent me a story that put a smile on my face. Yes, out of…

February 16, 2015 | Zahle News

Al Tanbakji: Plunge into the Lebanese Culinary Heritage

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 12, 2015

Al Tanbakji: Plunge into the Lebanese Culinary Heritage

Our discovery tour around Zahle ended at Al Tanbakji, this famous restaurant facing the Ksara winery. Al Tanbakji is a revival of…

February 12, 2015 | Restaurants | Bekaa Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Visiting Zahle: A Delicious Journey Around the Bekaa Capital

Mechwar Videos | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

January 05, 2015

Visiting Zahle: A Delicious Journey Around the Bekaa Capital

Zahle is one of Lebanon’s gems. Although a long drive away from Beirut city, Zahle is not at all far, especially if…

January 05, 2015 | Travel & Tourism | Zahle Mechwar Videos

Tasty Discovery: Homemade Kaak bi Halib from Kherbet Anafar

Tasty Discoveries | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 04, 2015

Tasty Discovery: Homemade Kaak bi Halib from Kherbet Anafar

One of my absolutely favorite bites is Kaak bi Halib or what are also known as soft milk buns or milk cakes. I love them and my…

January 04, 2015 | Bekaa Tasty Discoveries

Wine Grapes Harvest Season in Lebanon: Bekaa and Batroun

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

October 18, 2014

Wine Grapes Harvest Season in Lebanon: Bekaa and Batroun

So much to discover and appreciate in our beautiful country...I wake up sometimes wanting to discover what's happening behind the…

October 18, 2014 | Mechwar Videos Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Le Petit Déjeuner du Vigneron at Le Relais Dionysos, Kefraya

Breakfast & Coffee | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 15, 2014

Le Petit Déjeuner du Vigneron at Le Relais Dionysos, Kefraya

While the season for harvesting grapes is upon us, Chateau Kefraya is organizing tours for every wine enthusiast who wants…

September 15, 2014 | International Cuisine | Bekaa Breakfast & Coffee

Massaad Barbecue Zahle: Tales of Taouk

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

July 08, 2014

Massaad Barbecue Zahle: Tales of Taouk

If you’re from Zahle or know someone living in Zahle, Massaad barbecue is a popular place there. “Tabliyet…

July 08, 2014 | Recommended | Zahle Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Bouzat el Berdawni: Zahle's Living Tradition

Ice Cream & Gelato | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

July 04, 2014

Bouzat el Berdawni: Zahle's Living Tradition

Berdawni isn't only about Casino Arabi and Casino Mhanna, it’s also about the tastiest ice cream in Zahle and the famous…

July 04, 2014 | Tasty Discoveries | Zahle Ice Cream & Gelato

A Visit to Tanmia's Chicken Factory

Spotted Stories | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 25, 2014

A Visit to Tanmia's Chicken Factory

I love visiting factories, something I used to organize on a monthly basis for my scouts. I used to love introducing them to how…

June 25, 2014 | Bekaa Spotted Stories

Salon el 3a2ilat, Zahle: Lebanon's Finest Kaak b 7alib

Desserts & Sweets | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

May 21, 2014

Salon el 3a2ilat, Zahle: Lebanon's Finest Kaak b 7alib

I’d last been to Zahle more than two years ago and the flavors of their Kaak b Halib hadn’t left my memory. I can…

May 21, 2014 | Popular | Zahle Desserts & Sweets

Georges Massaad Zahle: Foul, Hommos, Balila and Fried Eggs

Breakfast & Coffee | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

May 21, 2014

Georges Massaad Zahle: Foul, Hommos, Balila and Fried Eggs

I know, I should have been working on a Monday morning instead of touring around... Driven by passion, on this beautiful Monday…

May 21, 2014 | Street Food | Zahle Breakfast & Coffee

Chateau Ksara "The Original Story": A Video to Watch

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

December 18, 2013

Chateau Ksara "The Original Story": A Video to Watch

That's a video worth watching. A creative series of four videos of which the below is a general overview telling the story of the…

December 18, 2013 | Spotted Stories Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Chateau Nakad: Wine, Culture and Taste Since 1923

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

May 10, 2013

Chateau Nakad: Wine, Culture and Taste Since 1923

Located in the Bekaa is a small village called Jdita, known for its fertile land, stands an old house built on the remains…

May 10, 2013 | Spotted Stories Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Meet Afendello - A Zesty Experience Like No Other

Have you heard of Afendello? If you haven't yet, you're missing out on a lot and I will tell you why. You can take a minute.…

May 08, 2013 | Tasty Discoveries Popular

We are Proud: Château Kefraya, Comte de M 2009 is now Internationally Acclaimed

News

March 07, 2013

We are Proud: Château Kefraya, Comte de M 2009 is now Internationally Acclaimed

Château Kefraya, the second largest winery in the Beqaa Valley (Lebanon), recently earned the highest wine grade in…

March 07, 2013 | Popular News