Front window also not needed in Lebanon

One of our readers, Dory, sent me this picture to show me that the rear window poster I posted about yesterday is a see-through poster and doesn't blind the driver. I will take your word for it Dory even though I am sure the visibility is definitely not the same, however I have one question to ask you: What sane Lebanese person would put a freakin' German flag on his front window?

Four Seasons Beirut Look-Alike

I tweeted this picture asking people if they knew where that building is and many thought at first it was the Four Seasons hotel in Beirut because of the curved roof while in reality it's very different from the beautiful Four Seasons building. The fact is it's a deserted building at the heart of Kaslik where a bomb exploded few years back. There are many stores and Lina's cafe underneath it. I hope someone will…

Eatalians moved to Casper & Gambini’s

I noticed yesterday while passing by Kaslik that Eatalian has closed down and moved next door to Casper & Gambini's. That's actually a smart move as Eatalian wasn't doing that well and Casper & Gambini's branch is relatively big when compared to other Casper branches, add to that the fact that Olio Pizzeria opened across the street. Anyway, I went down to check it out and have a lemonade. The place looks practically the same…

KSA warns nationals from traveling to Lebanon

Lebanese Minister of Tourism “Due to the unstable security situation in Lebanon, the foreign ministry warns its citizens against traveling to Lebanon to maintain their safety, until further notice,” an unidentified high-ranking official in the ministry told the news agency. “The kingdom is keen on not jeopardizing the safety of its citizens,” Asiri told the news agency. With the situation worsening and the ever-increasing cost of living, neither Arabs nor Lebanese expats are willing to…
Humor

Lebanese Professional Massage

14 years ago
Is it me or are “professional” massages trending in Lebanon? ...
Information

More on the nationwide Internet outage in Lebanon

14 years ago
Picture from Renesys.com Prior to the recent activation of Internet service to Lebanon via the IMEWE submarine cable, Internet service in Lebanon was labeled the “world’s slowest” due to its dependence on a combination of ...
Critiques

Internet blackout in Lebanon

14 years ago
Even the Internet is going on strike in Lebanon I was working from home yesterday fixing an important matter when I got disconnected from my remote connection. I called my colleague in Beirut to see ...
Automotive

Rear window is not needed in Lebanon

14 years ago
It’s amazing how many cars and buses in Lebanon cover their whole rear window with a poster. Unless they all have sensors, which I doubt, you can’t drive around like that. Speaking of this specific ...
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