Taanayel Eco Lodge – Authentic Travel
I crave authentic experiences when I travel. I want culture not tourism. That’s why my time in Lebanon was so special; while living with a…
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Experiences | Lebanon | Middle East | Tours
Walk Beirut
“Why did you come here in February? It’s the worst month for weather; it’s so unpredictable.” This was the common question I was asked throughout…
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Middle Eastern Visitation Rights
I sat on the formal couch and listened to the Arabic words swirling around me; lightening fast and coming from every direction. I looked at…
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The Culture of War
“Things may start shaking, so don’t make any plans on February 14th,” said Walid. ‘Shaking’ was Walid’s term for instability. He went on to explain…
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Up in Smoke: Hookah Culture in Lebanon
Europeans call it Shisha, Lebanese refer to it as Nargile, and in English, it is Hookah. However, I prefer the name Hubbly Bubbly, a term…
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In Search of Souks
One of my favorite things about Arabic culture is the souk culture. I was first introduced to souks on my first trip abroad to Türkiye….
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Lebanon Contrasts
Lebanon is such a confusing country. It is full of contrasts everywhere you look and with each person you talk to. Just when you think…
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Travel Warnings and Decisions
Please Note: The actual timeframe of this blog post occurred at the end of January. All is currently fine in Lebanon now. My blog runs…
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The One Question Every Solo Female Traveler Gets Asked
We had been driving for about an hour outside of Aman having a pleasant conversation. But then it the question came…my taxi driver in Jordan…
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Experiencing Jordan Food Shock
I sat on the couch and my stomach grumbled wondering why in the hell I hadn’t given it anything but a thin piece of bread,…
