Lebanon: Not As Seen on TV

These videos are part of the Live Love Lebanon campaign and were shot by young Lebanese to show alternative gateways in Lebanon and emphasize on Lebanese hospitality, eco-tourism and basic pleasures in life. You've seen the international news reports. You've heard the talk. But Lebanon is much more than that. From exciting Beirut nights to the serenity of its villages, and from the crashing waves of its shores to its snow-capped mountains, the Lebanese are…

The Culture Trip: List Of 10 Contemporary Art Galleries You Should Visit In Beirut

For all the art lovers, here's a list of 10 contemporary art galleries that you should visit when you come to Beirut. The list includes: Beirut Art Center Beirut Exhibition Center Art Factum Gallery Art On 56th Janine Rubeiz Gallery Karen Chekerdjian Studio Mark Hachem Gallery ARTLAB Ayyam Gallery Sfeir-Semler Gallery Beirut is an excellent choice for art lovers who wish to discover what’s new in contemporary art from the Middle East. Thanks to its…
Beirut

Antoury Market In Hamra Closing Down: This is not Ariel Sharon’s Supermarket

11 years ago
If you pass by Makdessi street in Hamra, you will notice the above banners outside Antoury’s market. The big banner says “This is not Ariel Sharon’s Supermarket” while the small ones translate roughly to “Stop ...
Beirut

Syrian Elections In Lebanon

11 years ago
I couldn’t care less about elections in Syria or in Lebanon for that sake, and Syrians and non-Syrians in Lebanon have the right to elect their president, but that doesn’t mean they can block highways ...
Beirut

In Pictures: The Newly Revamped Rene Mouawad Sanayeh Garden

11 years ago
The new Sanayeh garden is almost ready and will be officially open on May 31st. The new garden looks great now, as it’s clean, greener and is fully equipped. Added to that, there’s now a ...
Beirut

AUB Outdoors 2014

11 years ago
Ever since I was an AUB student, I enjoyed going to the AUB outdoors as it’s a lot of fun and it’s great walking around the AUB campus and meeting with your old buddies. This ...
Beirut

Dekkenet El Balad Now Open!

11 years ago
[YouTube] If you are looking for an illegal driving license, a free degree, an open construction permit or wasta for some paper work, Dekkenet el Balad is the place to be. Everything is for sale ...
Beirut

Updated: Bike Lane On The Beirut Corniche

11 years ago
Picture via Gino I shared this picture before knowing that the project wasn’t approved by Beirut’s municipality and I didn’t pay much attention to where the lane is. Having said that, I do agree with ...
Beirut

Lezem Fashion Show

11 years ago
[YouTube] I don’t usually post about fashion shows but this one is a different one as it doesn’t only showcase the work of young talented Lebanese but also uses the collective funds of the event ...
Architecture

AUB’s Charles Hostler Student Center Among The 50 Most Impressive Environmentally Friendly University Buildings

11 years ago
The American University of Beirut’s Charles Hostler Student Center was ranked among the 50 Most Impressive Environmentally Friendly University Buildings. I am not sure how recent this list is but a friend of mine shared ...
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