Wassim Nasser breaks the national record for the longest swim!

Picture via +961 Someone was telling me yesterday that a guy swam all the day from Beirut to Amchit and broke the national record of the longest swim of 42km set in the 1960s by Abdel-Latif Abu al-Hauf. I thought of Wassim Nasser first because I remember he attempted to break the record last year but failed as the weather was bad and he was swimming against the wind, and it turned out to be…

Save Beirut Heritage

Every now and then, we hear about new plans or petitions for the restoration of old houses in Beirut but the truth is years are passing by and these houses will soon be replaced by new skyscrapers, highway projects or even parking lots. As far as the government and related ministries are concerned, actions speak louder than words.
Critiques

What to make of the Jesuits Garden?

12 years ago
Source I am all for preserving gardens and creating more green spaces in Beirut and all across Lebanon, but I honestly can’t tell whether I should be for or against the plan aimed at creating ...
Food

Portraits of Grandmas and Their Cuisine

12 years ago
Lebanon, Mjadara (Rice and Lentils Cream) You can check out other pictures [Here]. via Mustapha ...
Information

Update: Plenty Of Lebanese beaches are safe for swimming

12 years ago
[High-Res] I posted few days that Lebanese beaches are no longer safe for swimming according to a study published in the DailyStar and a statement from the Green Party’s President Nada Zaarour. However and as ...
Information

DePrague closing and re-opening for the wrong reasons

12 years ago
DePrague Hamra, Picture via DailyStar I don’t know whether it was a publicity stunt that DePrague’s owner pulled by changing his mind after having decided to close down his pub, but the reasons for closure ...
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Deck 32 – Beirut

12 years ago
[Vimeo] I wouldn’t be surprised if this tower is among the 72% of newly built projects in Beirut that are still unsold. I don’t think you can buy a flat there even if you win ...
Automotive

How To Spend One Day In Lebanon: Day3

12 years ago
Picture from 248am.com I have already prepared a post on how to spend a day in Faraya but I will save it till next week and share this post on the ATV road trip adventure ...
Automotive

Deghri Messengers Now Recruiting

12 years ago
Picture from Deghri FB Group Deghre Messengers is a fast, clean and Eco-friendly delivery service for a greener Beirut. It’s a very ambitious idea for a city like Beirut but I truly hope it works ...
Critiques

Greek National TV shuts down, TeleLiban still on

12 years ago
People protesting the shut down of Greek TV – via Neurope Lebanon’s public debt is still on the rise due to a slowing economy, unrest in the neighboring countries but more importantly due to the ...
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