Family Travel in the Smoky Mountains: Food, Tips & Places to Visit

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April 05, 2026

Family Travel in the Smoky Mountains: Food, Tips & Places to Visit

Traveling with family, especially with a baby or toddler, can feel both exciting and overwhelming. As parents, we always want a…

April 05, 2026 News

Alternative Ramadan Rituals at Jebel Jais

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February 22, 2026

Alternative Ramadan Rituals at Jebel Jais

This Ramadan, Jebel Jais invites guests to embrace meaningful moments in nature with a range of mountain-top activities, guided…

February 22, 2026 News

Jebel Jais Temporary Closure Update

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December 23, 2025

Jebel Jais Temporary Closure Update

Jebel Jais, the UAE’s premier mountain destination, has proactively closed all operations to conduct comprehensive safety…

December 23, 2025 News

Seven unique hotels in Fjord Norway receive MICHELIN Key distinctions

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October 14, 2025

Seven unique hotels in Fjord Norway receive MICHELIN Key distinctions

On 8 October 2025, the MICHELIN Guide revealed its latest Global Key distinctions, highlighting what the inspectors consider to…

October 14, 2025 News

Your Go-To Source for the Best in Travel Gear: Why DRIFT Travel Magazine Should Be Your First Stop

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May 12, 2025

Your Go-To Source for the Best in Travel Gear: Why DRIFT Travel Magazine Should Be Your First Stop

Whether you're a frequent flyer, a road trip enthusiast, or an adventure seeker planning your next big escape, having the right…

May 12, 2025 News

7 Amazing Reasons: Plan A Trip To Mountains In 2021

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October 10, 2020

7 Amazing Reasons: Plan A Trip To Mountains In 2021

Won’t you like to go someplace of old-world charm where time stands still? If so, plan a trip for 2021 to the mountains.…

October 10, 2020 | Travel & Tourism News

Tarik el Nahel: A New Restaurant in Faraya

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 26, 2020

Tarik el Nahel: A New Restaurant in Faraya

I didn't expect the food to be as good as it was at Tarik el Nahel. Fresh wild thyme salad, fatteh served in an eggplant, kebbeh…

March 26, 2020 | Recommended | Keserwan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Fundok Hotel, Maasser el Chouf: It's Classy, It's Trendy and It's Worth Visiting

Hotels | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 02, 2019

Al Fundok Hotel, Maasser el Chouf: It's Classy, It's Trendy and It's Worth Visiting

I've spent a night at Al Fundok Hotel, enjoyed dinner and breakfast, took a hundred photos and promised myself to visit…

September 02, 2019 | Reviews | Shouf Hotels

Scribner’s: A Interesting Getaway in the Catskills

Hotels | CatSkills New York USA Americas

New York

October 06, 2017

Scribner’s: A Interesting Getaway in the Catskills

One of the most beautiful sceneries I’ve ever seen to date is autumn in the Catskills. Three hours drive from Manhattan,…

October 06, 2017 | Reviews | CatSkills Hotels

Mechwar to the Mountain City of Bickfaya: A Day to Remember (Watch the Video)

Mechwar Videos | Bickfaya Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

October 01, 2017

Mechwar to the Mountain City of Bickfaya: A Day to Remember (Watch the Video)

Bikfaya (Arabic: بكفيا‎‎, also spelled Bickfaya, Beckfayya, or

October 01, 2017 | Travel & Tourism | Bickfaya Mechwar Videos

Hammana's Valley View Hotel

Hotels | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 01, 2017

Hammana's Valley View Hotel

A small hotel nestled on the high hills of Hammana is your best choice to spend the night when discovering the region of Rass el…

June 01, 2017 | Reviews | Mount Lebanon Hotels

Valley View Hotel Hammana

Hotels | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 25, 2017

Valley View Hotel Hammana

At the Valley View Hotel and Kasr-Al-Wadi restaurant you will live the ambiance and beauty only found in the mountains of…

March 25, 2017 | Reviews | Mount Lebanon Hotels

The Next Big Thing: Souk El Akel on Snow

Events

February 28, 2017

The Next Big Thing: Souk El Akel on Snow

We are always looking for the next big thing, aren’t we? "Souk el Akel" is always ready to make the next big thing…

February 28, 2017 | Popular Events

"Souk el Akel" On Snow: Tannourine Summit Rush, Winter Edition

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February 23, 2017

"Souk el Akel" On Snow: Tannourine Summit Rush, Winter Edition

Come experience the first Souk el Akel on Snow, a unique event never happened before in Lebanon. Souk el Akel On Snow:…

February 23, 2017 | Souk el Akel Events

Restaurant Fawzi: Back for Some Good Lebanese Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 16, 2017

Restaurant Fawzi: Back for Some Good Lebanese Food

It has been two years since I last visited Fawzi up in Faqra... I remember the food  as being good and most…

January 16, 2017 | Recommended | Keserwan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Souk el Akel: Tannourine Summit Rush 2016

Events

August 02, 2016

Souk el Akel: Tannourine Summit Rush 2016

On top of beautiful Tanourine peak, come camp under the starry skies and enjoy a long weekend surrounded by the great outdoors.…

August 02, 2016 | Souk el Akel Events

Tannourine Summit Rush 2016: A Unique Outdoor Event!

Events | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 27, 2016

Tannourine Summit Rush 2016: A Unique Outdoor Event!

Tannourine Summit Rush 2016 On top of beautiful Tanourine peak, come camp under the starry skies and enjoy a long weekend…

July 27, 2016 | Souk el Akel | North Lebanon Events

Baskinta: #WeGaveAUDIaDareDevilOne

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February 09, 2016

Baskinta: #WeGaveAUDIaDareDevilOne

As Lebanese cuisine has made its way to international markets and podiums, same are some of our Lebanese athletes who are carving…

February 09, 2016 | Spotted Stories News

Brummana: Souvenirs of our Childhood

Mechwar Videos | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 02, 2015

Brummana: Souvenirs of our Childhood

Brummana (Arabic: برمانا‎) is a town in the Matn District of the 

September 02, 2015 | Travel & Tourism | Metn Mechwar Videos

Tafla Smar Jbeil: Wake up in Another Dimension

Hotels | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

August 13, 2015

Tafla Smar Jbeil: Wake up in Another Dimension

It was late, really late, the car was taking one corner after the other following Jamil up the hills of Madfoun... I felt like we…

August 13, 2015 | Recommended | Batroun Hotels

Lola: I Wasn't Expecting to Leave So Happy

Grill & BBQ | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 29, 2015

Lola: I Wasn't Expecting to Leave So Happy

Nestled on a Naas hill is an old stone house is Lola, a three leveled restaurant that boasts an amazing view, enjoys…

July 29, 2015 | Recommended | Mount Lebanon Grill & BBQ

Krikor in Baskinta: Fifty Four Years of Hard Work

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

June 20, 2015

Krikor in Baskinta: Fifty Four Years of Hard Work

I was back to Krikor Orian sooner than planned, this little tiny heavenly gem located in Baskinta. Before reaching Baskinta,…

June 20, 2015 | Manakish | Metn Breakfast & Coffee

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

You're Not You When You're Hungry

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April 07, 2015

You're Not You When You're Hungry

On a lovely sunny day, somewhere in Lebanon, accompanied by the team, we wanted to have a hefty breakfast... Things turned out…

April 07, 2015 News

Jalsat Mayrouba: I Came in with High Expectations...

International Cuisine | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 09, 2015

Jalsat Mayrouba: I Came in with High Expectations...

I still remember Jalsat, the small kiosk up in Mayrouba near the local spring as if it was yesterday. We were kids and used to…

March 09, 2015 | Restaurants | Keserwan International Cuisine

Climbing Kilimanjaro to Help Heartbeat Save a Baby, a Child Born with Heart Problems

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January 21, 2015

Climbing Kilimanjaro to Help Heartbeat Save a Baby, a Child Born with Heart Problems

Lyna and Georges have decided to embark on a crazy little project for the year 2015. This coming February, they are going to…

January 21, 2015 News

Upper Keserwan: A Whole Area of Food Discoveries

Mechwar Videos | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 04, 2014

Upper Keserwan: A Whole Area of Food Discoveries

I’m loving my tour around Lebanon, and the food discoveries in the beautiful villages of our beloved country. Mechwar,…

November 04, 2014 | Travel & Tourism | Keserwan Mechwar Videos

Restaurant Fawzi: Surprisingly Some Good Lebanese Food is Served Here

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 03, 2014

Restaurant Fawzi: Surprisingly Some Good Lebanese Food is Served Here

Unfortunately, there aren’t many restaurants in Kfardebian, today, where you can enjoy some good traditional Lebanese food.…

November 03, 2014 | Restaurants | Keserwan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Rikky'z: The Famous Log House

Grill & BBQ | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 18, 2014

Rikky'z: The Famous Log House

Nestled on a hill overlooking the Kfardebian and Faraya valley is Rikky’z. I think almost all of you know Ricky’s,…

October 18, 2014 | Restaurants | Keserwan Grill & BBQ

Soufrat Al Oumara: Scrumptious Food... Horrendous Service

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 01, 2014

Soufrat Al Oumara: Scrumptious Food... Horrendous Service

Calm and serene, in the middle of the mountains, the heart of the land of the emirs lays Deir el Oumara. The newly opened hotel…

August 01, 2014 | Recommended | Shouf Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Karaz at Cherry Blossom Boutique Hotel: A Promising Future

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 03, 2014

Al Karaz at Cherry Blossom Boutique Hotel: A Promising Future

News has been circulating over the Internet about the opening of a new boutique hotel up in the hills of Bhamdoun. Cherry…

July 03, 2014 | Restaurants | Mount Lebanon Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Fadel in Naas Bickfaya: I am not a Fan!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bickfaya Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 19, 2012

Restaurant Fadel in Naas Bickfaya: I am not a Fan!

I have been there a few times and each time I go I leave disappointed. The food is tasteless. I honestly think that they are…

September 19, 2012 | Restaurants | Bickfaya Lebanese/Middle Eastern

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