News
Gastro-Tourism on Student Budget: Top 7 Destinations in Europe
As the world is starting to get back to normal after the chaos of COVID-19, more and more countries open up their borders to tourists. This is especially great news to those who cannot imagine their…
October 22, 2021
News
MALT Congress Opens In InterContinental Dubai, Festival City
Dubai opens up to the 9th annual Meetings Arabia & Luxury Travel Congress (MALT) Congress on the 6th of September ‘21. With Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism opening up the session, it…
September 08, 2021
News
MAURITIUS WELCOMES UK DECISION TO RELAX QUARANTINE RULES
MAURITIUS WELCOMES UK DECISION TO RELAX QUARANTINE RULES FROM AMBER LIST COUNTRIES AS INDIAN OCEAN ISLAND NATION REOPENS BORDERS.
Mauritius has welcomed the decision by the UK government…
July 11, 2021
Mechwar Videos
3 Days in Jbeil District: 13 Villages, Archeological Sites, Roman & Phoenician Heritage
Our trip to the beautiful city of Byblos started at Byblos Sur Mer, a boutique hotel on the Byblos harbor. The hotel not only boasts incredible views and a suite furnished with antique carpets, but…
News
Spain Opens Borders on 7th of June
The President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, presented at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) the Digital Covid Certificate of the EU that was agreed between the European Commission, the European…
May 23, 2021
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Travel & Tourism
Sunrise at the Fishermen Port in Byblos Jbeil
First inhabited over 5,000 years ago, the port city of Byblos is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Closely associated with the history and propagation of the…
September 07, 2020
Travel & Tourism
The Village of RAMLIYEH, Aley: A Green Piece of Heaven Down the Valley
Ramlieh, also spelled Ramliye or Ramliyeh is a Lebanese village located about 34 km from the capital Beirut in the Aley District of Mount Lebanon.
July 11, 2020
Hotels
Photos of the Mir Amin Palace Hotel, Beiteddine
Wealthy Beirutis in search of fresh air dominate the guest list a
July 01, 2020
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Mechwar Videos
Hammana is Lebanon's City of Big Red Cherries
Hammana is a town in Lebanon, about 26 km East of Beirut. Hammana sits at an altitude of 1200m above sea-level. It is in the Mount Lebanon Governorate in the district of Baabda. Hammana is bordered…
July 01, 2020
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Metn
Mechwar Videos
Historical Deir Saydet El Natour, the Blue Sea, the Salt Mills of Anfeh
يعتبر دير "سيّدة الناطور" من الأديرة الارثوذكسيّة المهمّة في الشمال، وتحديداً في أبرشية طرابلس والكورة وتوابعها للروم الارثوذكس. موقعه في منطقة الحريشة - أنفه على شاطئ البحر بين جامعة البلمند شمالاً…
June 05, 2020
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North Lebanon
Travel & Tourism
Early Friday Morning, Walking in SAIDA’S Old Souk. Maamoul Making & Lahme Beajine
Sidon, known locally as Sayda or Saida, is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located in the South Governorate, of which it is the capital, on the Mediterranean coast. Tyre to the south and…
May 31, 2020
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Saida
Mechwar Videos
Visit Batroun, North Lebanon: Enjoy Interesting Videos
A coastal Lebanese city, located 50 km north of the capital Beirut, and 29 km south of Tripoli, Batroun is the official center of its caza with a population of around 20,000.Due to its distinguished…
April 07, 2020
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Batroun
News
How to prepare for a vacation in Saudi Arabia
Visiting this desert kingdom was not that easy in the past, especially for women. But, since 2018, Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to visitors from all over the world. So, yes, nowadays, not only…
January 23, 2020
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Travel & Tourism
Baalbeck: The Largest and Grandest Roman Temple Ruins
(Wikipedia) The Tell Baalbek temple complex, fortified as the town's citadel during the Middle Ages, was constructed from local stone, mostly white granite and a rough white…
January 20, 2020
Travel & Tourism
Cruising the Greek Islands; Onboard The Lebanese ORIENT QUEEN
Our next “Mechwar”, takes us to Greece onboard the Orient Queen, Abou Merhi’s cruise, taking passengers from Lebanon to discover the Mediterranean. This big ship is 145 meters long…
January 16, 2020
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Turkey
News
8 Truly Amazing Places To Visit Before You Die
With all the benefits it brings, who has not thought of traveling and visiting various cities? Maybe your work schedule has been hindering you from visiting various places on the planet. This season,…
December 25, 2019
| Spotted Stories
Mechwar Videos
HAMAT: The Green Valley, The Sea View and Lady of Nourieh (Watch the Video)
Hamat is a village in Lebanon. It is located 287 meters atop the historic cape of Theoprosopon. It is home to the historic shrine and monastery of Our Lady of Nourieh. The village is also home to…
November 21, 2019
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Batroun
Mechwar Videos
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 Catholic population. The village has been the target of attacks from the…
November 21, 2019
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
MECHWAR: Lebanon Through the Eyes of a Curious Foodie!
Lebanon through the eyes of a passionate and curious foodie!
Mechwar: A popular television segment on youtube and on national television, MTV Lebanon, Mechwar takes the form of a 20-minute show…
Mechwar Videos
Germany With My Kids: 8 Days, 3 Major Cities (A Video Review)
This summer, I took my kids on a discovery trip around Germany's major cities: below are the reviews and videos of eight amazing days.
November 11, 2019
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Germany
Mechwar Videos
3 Days in ADANA: The Food Festival, Culinary Discoveries, and The Lebanese Cooks (A Video Review)
The Food Festival, Culinary Discoveries, and The Lebanese Cooks.
I had the chance to visit Adana for three days for the festival of taste as well as a quick touristic tour. Check the video…
November 06, 2019
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Turkey
Travel & Tourism
Armenia in Autumn: Welcome to Sunny Armenia!
The first time you come to Armenia, you just subconsciously understand that this is an exceptional place, different from all the other places where you have been before. You feel something elusive in…
September 08, 2019
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Armenia
Mechwar Videos
Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 1 of 3 in Beirut
Traditional Lebanese Food Tour in Beirut with NoGarlicNoOnions!! (Check out Luke's Channel)
Welcome to LEBANON - a country full of delicious and vibrant street foods and traditional dishes! We…
Mechwar Videos
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 District, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. The village has a few hundred…
September 02, 2019
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Bekaa
Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in Athens
International Cuisine | Athens Greece Europe
August 14, 2019
International Cuisine
Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in Athens
After enjoying a unique experience at Ergon, I went online searching for a similar experience and found Yoleni’s. Yoleni’s is a supermarket, training center, tasting academy and…
August 14, 2019
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Athens
Popular
Cool things to do in Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan is one of those cities that you hear about but likely couldn’t point to on the map.
Are you planning to head in Yerevan and have no idea what things to do? We…
August 12, 2019
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Armenia
Mechwar Videos
Marvelous Venice! A Video Review and 200 Photos
Epic Grandeur
Never was a thoroughfare so aptly named as the Grand Canal, reflecting the glories of centuries of Venetian architecture in the 50 palazzi and six churches l
News
City Sightseeing Is Finally Debuting in Beirut: Lebanon's Tourism Sector is Flourishing!
It has been a habit for me to start my travel discoveries by taking a city tour in one of these red buses. World famous City-Sightseeing tour buses have always satisfied my curiosity and…
April 25, 2019
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News
Beirut Walking Tour
Interested in exploring layered history by foot? WalkBeirut offers the only extensive, in-depth walking tour of our capital. The tour narrates Beirut's rich and often troublesome…
March 15, 2019
News
"TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM" Conference
The Economic & Social Council In partnership with the Ministry of Tourism & the Tourism Syndicates and in cooperation with the European Union-funded program "Promotion of Social Dialogue"…
March 15, 2019
Hotels
Intercontinental Le Grand: A Luxurious Stay in Paris
Perfect, it’s just perfect! Even though not ranked as a palace, it feels like one. The Intercontinental Opera is a Hotel I will recommend to my friends visiting the French capital. With its…
February 22, 2019
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Paris
Le Sofitel Hotel Strasbourg: Great Location, Pleasant Rooms and Tasty Breakfast
Breakfast & Coffee | Alsace France Europe
December 24, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Le Sofitel Hotel Strasbourg: Great Location, Pleasant Rooms and Tasty Breakfast
At walking distance from the heart of Strasbourg, meters away from the main place and the cathedral, the Sofitel is your perfect choice for a week around the "capital of Christmas." Staying in Alsace…
Mechwar Videos
Akkar, A Beautiful Governorate Up North: The Jewel of Lebanon
Akkar Governorate (Arabic: محافظة عكار) is the northernmost
October 28, 2018
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North Lebanon
Travel & Tourism
Lebanon's Cedars of God: A Beautiful Forest to See
The Cedars of God (Arabic: أرز الربّ Arz ar-Rabb "Cedars of the Lord") is one of the last vestiges of the extensive forests of the Lebanon cedar, that once thrived across Mount Lebanon in…
September 22, 2018
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North Lebanon
Travel & Tourism
El Escorial Royal Monastery, Madrid Spain
The Escorial is a vast building complex located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, near Madrid, in central Spain. The building is the most important architectural monument of the Spanish…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
Travel & Tourism
The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo
The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo (Spanish: Catedral Primada Santa María de Toledo) is a
September 19, 2018
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Spain
Travel & Tourism
Buy a Souvenir from Toledo: Artesanía Tradicional Toledana
Artesanía Tradicional Toledana SL is a business geared towards the promotion and internationalization of craftsmanship from Toledo. Since its inception, this project has benefited from…
September 19, 2018
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Spain
Travel & Tourism
Visit the Cathedral of Salamanca: A Photo and Video Review
A must visit in Salamanca: The New Cathedral is, together with the Old Cathedral, one of the two cathedrals of Salamanca, Spain. It was constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries in two styles:…
September 17, 2018
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Spain
Mechwar Videos
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 environment for social work services. The objective is to make the…
Travel & Tourism
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Beirut
The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque', also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is a Sunni Muslim
June 03, 2018
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Beirut Central District
Mechwar Videos
This is Akkar!
Akkar Governorate (Arabic: محافظة عكار) is the northernmost governorate of
December 24, 2017
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North Lebanon
News
10 Reasons to Visit Beirut, Lebanon, This Year!
Published on The Points Guy on February 5th 2017
Inviting Americans to visit Lebanon, the article below shows the most relevant reasons why planning your next trip to Lebanon is a must.
June 25, 2017
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News
Visit Lebanon 2017: Turning Lebanon into a Leading Destination
Under the scope of establishing a new dynamic strategy to enhance the touristic image of Lebanon and show the local sector skills in providing the best and most diverse services in several related…
June 01, 2017
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Mechwar Videos
Mechwar to Beit Chabeb: Village of Bells and Pottery
Beit Chabab (بيت شباب) pronounced "Beit Chabéb" is a mountain village 24 km north of Beirut in Lebanon.
February 11, 2017
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Metn
Mechwar Videos
Mechwar to The Village of Bater el Chouf
Famous for its church, its old 19th and early 20th century houses, and for its old water mill which was still functioning until the early 1980s, Bater is also well known for its water springs such as…
February 11, 2017
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Shouf
Mechwar Videos
Hasbaya: A Village with a Loaded History
Hasbaya is an attractive town full of history. A good deal of this history transpired at the huge citadel that is today Hasbaya’s chief claim to fame. Owned by the Chehab emirs, the…
February 08, 2017
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Mechwar Videos
Mechwar to the Village of Hakel el Azimeh
Hakel el Azimeh, a village in Dinniyeh (known also as Addinniyeh, Al Dinniyeh, Al Danniyeh,
February 05, 2017
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North Lebanon
Mechwar Videos
Taste Lebanon: Five Gourmand Stopovers!
“Magazine” met Anthony Rahayel, the most gourmand among Lebanese, and the author of the blog NoGarlicNoOnions. Far from any cliché, he shows us another Lebanon, the one of…
October 19, 2016
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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 around the country.
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Lebanon Foodie's Trail: 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 around the country. Unlike anything on the market these tours allow…