Airlines
Qatar Airways Receives its First A380 Airbus Super Jumbo
Qatar Airways' celebratory inaugural launch of its first A380 super-jumbo took place in Doha on the evening of Thursday September 18th , in the presence of the Patron, The Prime Minister and…
September 29, 2014
Airlines
Muscat to Beirut: A Business Class Experience On board Gulf Air
I first had a bad impression of Gulf Air while traveling from Beirut to Manama. I think I must have misjudged them, especially after
September 06, 2013
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Reviews
Mercado de San Miguel: Madrid's Food Destination
The Market of San Miguel (Mercado de San Micuel) is a covered market located in Madrid, Spain. Originally built in
September 18, 2018
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Madrid
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
Airlines
Flying Delta Airlines Business Class to New York
I was so happy to have been upgraded on my last Delta flight leaving from Paris to New York. As a loyal AirFrance client, I was offered this unique privilege to fly business class onboard the…
October 28, 2015
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Airports
Malpensa Airport, Milan, Italy: A Detailed Report
Milano Malpensa Airport also named City of Milan Airport, is the largest airport of Milan, Northern Italy. The first industrial airport was opened in 1909 by Giovanni…
July 10, 2013
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Milan
Hotels
Hotel Renaissance Paris, Arc de Triomphe: Missing The Pampering
While searching the Net for a hotel in Paris, Renaissance was never on the top of my list because of the weird comments I read here and there... I finally understood the problem: It's incompetent…
January 28, 2015
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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…
News
Khalife Blown Glass Atelier; Handcraft Workshop in Sarafand, South Lebanon
Khalifa blown glass in Sarafand (located at 14km from Sidon) manufactures a clear transparent glass that is free from air bubbles. Craftsmen from Sarafand also offer a new range of colors and shapes…
April 25, 2019
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South Lebanon
Hotels
Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco
With several categories, from casual to upscale, the Hyatt brand never sees to impress me. A professional welcoming, a great journey, a relaxing room, my stay at the Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s…
December 23, 2017
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San Francisco
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
Ahlein LAT Lounge at Beirut International Airport: The First Pictures
Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 15, 2018
Airports
Ahlein LAT Lounge at Beirut International Airport: The First Pictures
We have been used to having one big lounge in Beirut: "The Cedar Lounge" until two new lounges have opened. The Qatar Airways lounge and the state of the art, Ahlein LAT lounge. Check out the photos…
Mechwar Videos
3rd Day Trip to Armenia (Extended Version Video)
NoGarlicNoOnions Trip to ArmeniaDay 3 (extended version video)Gyumri city, Parvana restaurant, Cherqezi Dzor fish restaurant, St. Vartanants Square, Black Fortress.
June 17, 2018
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Armenia
Hotels
L'etoile du Loup Hotel, Jezzine
Do you know how this place took its name ?? ”Nejme” and “Diab”, in French “Etoile” and “loup” are the owners of this small heaven.
L'etoile du…
February 20, 2012
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South Lebanon
Hotels
Marriott Village Île de France: A Great Family Escape
Spending quality time with my family, Marriott Village was the best of choices, a compound located minutes away from Disneyland and the shopping center of La Vallée Village. Rent your own…
January 21, 2017
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France
Airlines
Time for a Change: Middle East Airlines New Inflight Menu
As long as I can remember, MEA served up carton menu cards to passengers displaying the inflight menu. Oh and that's not forgetting to same old images of Byblos Port or Baalbek in the background...…
Mechwar Videos
Brummana: Souvenirs of our Childhood
Brummana (Arabic: برمانا) is a town in the Matn District of the
September 02, 2015
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Metn
Travel & Tourism
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 once covered parts of the Beqaa Valley. This natural spot remains an…
September 07, 2020
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 3 of 3 in Saida
Welcome to SAIDA, a Mediterranean city in the south of Lebanon. We are here in the "fishing town" to EAT and Saida (or Sidon) is packed with local delicacies and delicious Lebanese STREET FOOD! Join…
Airlines
FINALLY: AIR FRANCE LAUNCHES ITS NEW IN-FLIGHT WI-FI
Air France CONNECT; stay connected throughout your flight
On board its Wi-Fi equipped aircraft, Air France offers a new connectivity service, called Air France CONNECT. Customers can now access 3…
December 24, 2018
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Airlines
Middle East Airlines - Time to Say it Outloud
For all of you out there who feel you have to fly MEA airlines because you have no other choice, and dread dealing with the unprofessional hostesses every time you step into the airplane, afraid of…
March 23, 2012
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Hotels
The Iconic Steigenberger Hotel of Frankfurt; Luxury in The Heart of the City
Built-in 1876, the Steigenberger Hotel is one of Germany’s iconic hotel brands occupying that same building since its opening. Located a few minutes walks from the touristic areas in the very…
Airports
Photos of the McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas
McCarran International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving the Las Vegas Valley, a major metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Nevada. It is in
September 30, 2018
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Las Vegas
Travel & Tourism
A Guide to Vacationing in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is an excellent stop on your Route 66 road trip, whether you’re heading to Tulsa, Oklahoma City or anywhere in between. The Sooner State has numerous must-see destinations with…
April 11, 2024
Airports
With a New Fresh Look: The Beirut Cedar Lounge is Now Open
It’s been closed for a very long period for renovation, months of waiting to upscale this lounge which was in fact very wide but not classy enough. Now open for public, Beirut’s biggest…
February 12, 2018
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Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at the Holiday Inn City Stars, Cairo
The next morning we woke up and went straight down to breakfast. The manager was playing with his phone and were told to choose a table on the mall side, meaning a place where there are no windows to…
Mechwar Videos
Hasbaya: A Forgotten Heritage Down South
It’s a start of a new year and our tour around Lebanon continues. Together we go around towns that will make you fall in love with Lebanon all over again. We drive down south this time and as…
January 28, 2015
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South Lebanon
Airlines
Flying AirFrance from Beirut to Paris in Business Class: I Love the Experience Not the Food!
When you Tavel a lot, you tend to forget when was the last time you wrote a review about your favorite airline. Since the first revamped business class to Beirut review and the “cabin…
November 13, 2017
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Mechwar Videos
Kobayat: Far from Beirut, Close to the Heart
Al Qoubaiyat is located at the northeast of the Lebanese republic. 95 km (59.03 mi) to the North of the Lebanese capital Beirut. It is limited at the west by the village "Akkar el…
February 15, 2017
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North Lebanon
Travel & Tourism
7-Day Adventure Trip to the World-Class Tours
Hundreds of day-adventure tours are experienced by tourists and adventure seekers every year. Whether you are a casual hiker or mountain climber, if chosen right, day adventures can be your source of…
October 18, 2022
News
An Amazing Infographic on the World's Top 50 Restaurants of 2012
Last week, I posted an article on the winners of the top 50 restaurants around the world 2012. I wanted to know more and I came across this amazing info-graphic created by the team at…
May 12, 2012
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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
Hotels
The Rosewood Hôtel London: Iconic and Luxurious at the Covent Gardens
“Good morning sir said the doorman helping me out of my cab; welcome to the Rosewood!”. Spending four nights in the capital, I chose the Rosewood. One of the city’s most iconic…
Airports
Stepping Into Another Dimension: Emirates Business Lounge
Traveling Business Class on board Emirates Airlines is just something out of this world. From the minute you arrive to the airport, to the experience at the lounge, and not to forget the privileged…
April 13, 2013
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UAE
Hotels
Ham Yard; I Found my Home in London... An Outstanding Hotel!
Below is a review of the most beautiful hotel I've seen to date! Check out the photo collection and enjoy.
March 25, 2017
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London
Hotels
Chateau de Noirieux: Calm and Luxury in the heart of the Loire Valley
Spend three days in the Loire Valley; I chose to start from the furthest west and back to Paris. Having experienced Le Lion d'Or, Chateau de Noizay and Domaine des Hauts de Loire previously, this…
October 01, 2016
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Loiret
Travel & Tourism
The World of Designers Hotels: Mandarin Oriental, Paris
Mandarin Oriental, Paris is Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's first address in France, at the heart of this fashion capital and with the Garnier Opera, Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre all close by.…
December 16, 2012
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
Staying at the Park Hyatt Hotel Istanbul: An Outstanding Experience
Hotels | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 23, 2016
Hotels
Staying at the Park Hyatt Hotel Istanbul: An Outstanding Experience
Located in the heart of Istanbul is the Park Hyatt. Visiting the capital for the weekend, it's where my wife and I chose to relax far from the city's busy life. The hotel rocks! A wide lobby, a…
September 23, 2016
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Istanbul
Spotted Stories
Thought of the Day: Love Your Beautiful Country... A Video Says it All
We look to travel outside our country while we live in a gem that just needs some cleaning up around the edges. Together we can make a difference, each and everyone can stand strong and scream out…
April 10, 2014
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Mechwar Videos
Qartaba: Capital of the Mountains
Qartaba (Arabic: قرطبا, also spelled Kartaba) is a village in the
February 09, 2017
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Jbeil