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Summary Beirut Travel Overview Exploring Modern Beirut Safety in Beirut Current Issues in Lebanon Getting Around in Beirut Authentic Lebanese Cuisine Beirut Travel The spotless tile boardwalk sparkled in the setting sun as the sea lapped languidly against the rocks below. Joggers ran by. Women in burqas posed for selfies. Candy apple red sports cars…
After decades of war and political turmoil, Beirut’s artists and makers continue to produce boundary-pushing works as the city rebuilds. Moreover, the cities that most enchant me wear their histories on their sleeves. For instance, I once visited a fashionable boutique in a hidden courtyard in Berlin, its façade pockmarked with bullet holes from World…
Beirut’s Vibrant Nightlife: A Guide Dubai and Tel Aviv may be today’s party capitals of the Middle East, but Beirut’s reputation for fun has been solid for decades. You’re spoiled for choice in this city, whether you’re looking for glitz (rooftop temples to house music and stilettos) or grit (sticky-floored dive bars with lawn furniture…
Discovering the Neighborhoods of Beirut For a city with such a storied reputation, Beirut is geographically quite small. You can walk across it in about an hour, traversing districts rich in history, diverse confessions, and iconic sites. The beauty of Beirut’s neighborhoods can be found by meandering through the streets, enjoying the scent of jasmine,…
My first visit to was something of an unplanned detour. Twenty years ago in Damascus, I took an impromptu shared taxi between the two capitals, armed with little more than a flyer for a cheap hotel in the Hamra district that a fellow backpacker had given me. That trip marked the beginning of an immediate…
Discover Beirut Through Local Experiences Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine. Exploring this city offers an array of experiences that captivates both locals and visitors alike. Cultural Hotspots One cannot visit Beirut without immersing themselves in its cultural hotspots. The city is dotted with museums…
Violence Erupts in Beirut Amid Protest for Justice Heavy gunfire broke out in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday, October 14, just before a demonstration aimed at calling for the removal of a judge who leads the investigation into the 2020 port blast. The Impact of Armed Clashes The Lebanese Red Cross reported six fatalities resulting from…
Welcome to Arthaus in Beirut Why Choose Arthaus? Arthaus serves as a social hub, providing an artistic ambiance perfect for those seeking authenticity and adventure in an elegant, low-key setting. Set the Scene Nestled in an alley off the main street in the artistic district of Gemmayze, Arthaus comprises four beautifully restored Ottoman-era stone buildings…