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Grecotel Pallace Athens: Good but not the Five Stars I Expected
A happy hotel... but unfortunately not the rooms! A beautiful lobby, decorative structures, design items until the room door opened. I was willing to post a 5/5 about the hotel for its unique…
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Cool things to do in Yerevan
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
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The VIllage of Thoum: Authentic and Festive, Gate to North Lebanon
Thoum: The first coastal village we enter from the southern part of North Lebanon Department via the area known as “Al-Madfoun”. It is 5 km distant from Batroun City. It stretched from…
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Visit Baalbeck: Much More than Sfiha, Much More than the Fortress: A Marvelous City
Baalbeck, Lebanon's greatest Roman treasure, can be counted among the wonders of the ancient world. The largest and most noble Roman temples ever built, they are also among the best preserved.…
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Baakline: Capital of the Mountains Until the 17th Century
Baakline is a major Druze town located in Mount Lebanon, Chouf District, 45 kilometers southeast of Beirut. Altitude 850 – 920 meters high, population is 30,000, area 14 square km, number of…
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Travel to ARMENIA: One Week was not Enough! Watch the Movie, Check the Photos and Plan Your Trip
I’ve been remembering my last visit to Armenia as if it happened yesterday! A country of amazing discoveries, breathtaking scenery, and unique people; Armenia, here I come again to discover…
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Traveling to Southeast Turkey? Photos of the Dalaman International Airport
Dalaman Airport is an international airport and one of three serving south-west Turkey, the others being Milas-Bodrum Airport and Antalya Airport. It has two terminals. The old terminal is used…
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Natural Sights of Armenia
People have different preferences. Some people like spending time with friends, others just prefer to rest at home, the rest like singing and dancing, another group of people is more into gazing the…
July 16, 2019
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Armenia
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Waking in Bourj Hammoud: There's a Lot to Do, Eat, Discover and Buy
Located northeast of the capital, Bourj Hammoud is one of the most densely populated areas in the entire Middle East. With a large Armenian community, the neighborhood has become a firm favorite with…
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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 Lebanon. Notable features include the monastery of "Our Lady of Ras Baalbek" (Deir Saidat ar-Ras) and two Byzantine…
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Ryanair’s Low Fares Come To Lebanon
Flights To Paphos From October 19
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (10 July) announced its first ever flights from Beirut Airport, its newest airport and its 1st Lebanese airport, with a…
July 11, 2019
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The Armani Hotel Milano: Technology and Style with a Touch of Finesse
I’m a fan of the brand, -not the clothing brand but- their restaurants and now added hotels to the list. Upscale, modern, generous, luxurious, and created to impress. It’s been a ritual…
July 02, 2019
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Milan
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Hotel Regency Firenze: Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Florence
Located at a ten minutes walk from Florence city center, the Regency is a luxury boutique hotel for travelers seeking calm. Old and authentic, the decor takes you on journey back memory lane making…
June 13, 2019
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Florence
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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 lining its banks. At the end…
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Le2metna Btejma3na... Long Live Lebanon!
... I will continue, a smile on my face to conquer this beautiful country, to visit each and every one of its villages, to discover its hidden gems, organize Souks to unite people around food,…
June 08, 2019
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Lebanon
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Best Western Hotel, Le Mondial Hôtel, Cannes
Spending the night in Cannes, I chose a casual hotel called Le Mondial. Part of the Best Western brand, the hotel, located in the heart of Cannes’ market was a perfect choice. Shopping, dining,…
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Walking in Saida: The City of a Million Stories. (Enjoy Hundreds of Photos)
Set amid thick citrus and banana groves, the port town of Saida, also called Sidon, was once a rich and flourishing Phoenician city, with tight trade links to ancient Egypt and a…
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The Last Snow of the Season Up North Lebanon: Visiting my Heroes
Lebanon through the eyes of a passionate and curious foodie! Mechwar is a popular television segment on MTV Lebanon, Mechwar takes the form of a 20-minute show that takes viewers across…
May 15, 2019
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North Lebanon
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Zaya Nurai Island Seen from Above: The Beautiful Blue Sea and Colorful Land
Stemming from the Arabic word 'Nur' meaning light, Nurai is an island of staggering beauty, of turquoise seas and white sands. It's a place filled with natural harmony appealing to all five senses.…
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Zaya Nurai: The Luxury Hotel Island! Food, Fun and Relaxation
Experience paradise on earth; welcome to Zaya Nurai island! Located in Abu Dhabi, the natural island hosts one of the most luxurious hotels on earth welcoming you in one of their fifty individual…
May 14, 2019
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Abu Dhabi
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Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Tours Are On! Visit Lebanon this Summer
3 must-see hop-off attractions
Arabs? Romans? Greeks? Crusaders? Beirut, one of the world’s oldest cities, has been home to them all and more. There’s no better way to discover the best…
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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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Visit the Village of Ebrine, Batroun: A Video Review
Aabrine (عبرين) is a Lebanese local authority which is located in Batroun District (Qada'a), an administrative division of North Lebanon Governorate(Mohafazah). The municipality is a member of…
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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
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Doors of Malta: Colorful, Creative and Picture Worthy
I fell in love... the more I walked, the more I wanted to take photos and continue my explorations around Malta's streets to discover more doors. Several colors, endless shapes, doors of Malta are…
April 15, 2019
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Malta
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A Weekend in Malta: A Video Review and 300 Photos. I Fell in Love with this Island
It’s six am over the Mediterranean; the sun is waking up as well as many of the passengers taking Alitalia’s flight from Beirut to Roma. Traveling to Malta, you’ll have to pass by a…
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Last Time on Alitalia! Unprofessional and Disrespectful
It’s fine to travel in old planes! But what’s not fine at all is to take an overcrowded bus, to wait fifteen minutes standing in the bus, travel with little close to no legroom and not…
April 14, 2019
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Legroom is Not Acceptable; Don’t Travel Economy on Alitalia!
Not acceptable!!!! Really not acceptable!!!!! The tiniest legroom I’ve ever experienced on a plane and take it from someone who travels at least twice a once; so tight you can’t even…
April 14, 2019
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NGNO Mechwar Armenia & Artsakh 2019: Vlogs and Stories (Episode Coming Soon)
Undoubtedly, expecting another high-quality video, which will support into promoting Armenian tourism in Lebanon and Arab countries.
Meshwar Armenia and Artsakh 2019
Following last year's…
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Malta Airport and VIP Lounge
A tiny little airport with a couple of shopping choices to choose from and two restaurants: the Hard Rock Cafe and Relish restaurant. Small but clean, you don’t need more when traveling out of…
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Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome
At Fiumicino airport, upon the first floor, an Italian restaurant serves a wide selection of local specialties. You don’t expect to have a real restaurant at the airport especially with…
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Lebanon as Not Seen on TV: Land of Beauty and Discoveries
This is the Lebanon locals want to share with the world...
You've seen the international news reports. You've heard the talk. But Lebanon is much more than that. From exciting Beirut nights to…
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Historical Villages up the Mountains of Metn: Zabbougha, Zaraaya, Kfaraab, Wadi el Karm, Ain el Qabou
Take the road from Baskinta to Ain el Qabu or the other road from Abou Mizan to Zabbougha and reach a little paradise away from the city's hustle and bustle. Check out the video and beautiful…
March 26, 2019
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Mount Lebanon
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Visit Batroun: Watch our Exciting Mechwar Episode!
Batroun is a major tourist destination in North Lebanon. The town boasts historic Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches. The town is also a major beach resort with a vibrant nightlife that…
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Mechwar to The Cedars of God: Winter Adventure and Discoveries
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…
March 24, 2019
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North Lebanon
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Walking Batroun With the Girl Scouts
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…
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Walking Gemmayze: Look Up and Enjoy The Beautiful Old Street
Rue Gouraud is a mixed residential and commercial street in Gemmayzeh, a neighborhood in the Rmeil district of Beirut in Lebanon. It is named after French General Henri Gouraud. Gemmayze, and…
March 22, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
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Walking Jounieh: Discovering an Old City and Amazing Old Houses
The luscious Keserwan Mountains slope downwards to the picture perfect crescent bay of Jounieh. Around 16 kilometers north of Beirut on the highway, Jounieh is the first city that you’ll arrive…
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Foul, Hummus, Balila, Fatteh and Bayd b Awarma: From Beirut to Jounieh
Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast … Something that is rare to skip in the Middle East because of the huge selection of yumminess that we have. Whether it’s salty or sweet, it’s…
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Copenhagen, Denmark: Discovering a New City. My Travel Notes
I’ve been dreaming of traveling to Denmark for so long! I’ve dreamt of discovering this new city and having lunch at Noma. It’s finally happening; I’m taking the next Middle…
March 18, 2019
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Copenhagen
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James Asquith: The youngest Person to Visit 196 Countries
James was just 24 when he set the Guinness World Record. How he did it, his favorite airport and the piece of advice he has for other travelers.
This month on Business Traveller, CNN’s…
March 15, 2019
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La Maison du Maquis: A Guesthouse in Ebrine
Spacious villa and wrapped with a climbing plant; The whole surrounded by a fence and neighboring the magnificent maquis that extends to the sea...
The House of the Maquis…
March 14, 2019
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North Lebanon
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Villa Paradiso Hotel Batroun: I Love it Here!
Whether you're in the mood for eggs, manakish, dairy, homemade jams or a fruit parfait, at Villa Paradiso you start your day off right with a delicious breakfast made with fresh and organic…
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Beit El Fann: Al Azm Cultural Center, El Mina Tripoli
AL AZM Cultural Center, Beit El Fann, is a cultural center located in the heart of El Mina in north Lebanon. One of the only venues of its kind in the area. The cultural center was granted the…
March 13, 2019
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Tripoli
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Nabu Museum, El Heri
Situated on the coast of the Mediterranean, at the village of El-Heri, in Ras Al Shaqa’, in the North of Lebanon stands the Nabu Museum. Named after the Mesopotamian patron god of literacy, the…
March 13, 2019
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North Lebanon
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
I’m staying for a week at the incredible 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront. I am a fan of the Radisson collection of hotels trying it in many countries already. With outstanding…
March 06, 2019
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Dubai
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Khan el Saboun: An Eco Village in Koura
The Eco-village includes large areas dedicated to organic plantations of various types of medicinal plants such as rosemary, lavender, and lemongrass used in the production of oils and soaps. A…
March 06, 2019
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North Lebanon
Le Cedrus Hotel: An Enjoyable Stay and Good Food up in the Cedars
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February 25, 2019
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Le Cedrus Hotel: An Enjoyable Stay and Good Food up in the Cedars
It’s my second time at Le Cedrus, enjoying it more and more every visit. After visiting in August during the summer season, I’m back to discover the Cedars during wintertime. Up in…
February 25, 2019
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North Lebanon
Primeclass Lounge at Copenhagen Airport is Not Worth Visiting
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February 24, 2019
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Primeclass Lounge at Copenhagen Airport is Not Worth Visiting
A tiny little lounge awaits after passing gates C to the internal departures. This forgotten part of the terminal feels like a haunted space. No traveler, only one cafe and a small duty-free shopping…
February 24, 2019
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Copenhagen
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5 Reasons to Love the Maldives
For travel bugs all over the world, having a staycation in the Maldives is a goal that they are aiming for. It is now known as one of the hottest vacation destinations for couples, friends, and even…
February 23, 2019
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