Lebanese Equestrian Marek Maitala Wins The 2016 FEI World Jumping Challenge Finals!

The FEI World Jumping Challenge Final took place in Rabat between April 22nd and 24th and Lebanese Marek Maitala managed to win the top spot against 10 other participants. The competition is usually open to 20 riders, which are the 2 best-placed Category A from the 10 regional Zones and is held outdoors. Marek is only 20 years old and has a dream of competing one day in the Olympics. This is already an incredible…

Everyday, Arab Women are Told Who They Can and Can’t Be!

I love this campaign. It's basically a video portraying more than 20 Arab women coming from different walks of life to celebrate difference and uniqueness. Unfortunately, we are still very far from achieving gender equality in the Arab World and women in the Arab World and more specifically in Lebanon are still treated as second-class citizens and are still victims of abuse and domestic violence. Check out the video:

48 Hours in #Beirut: I Love it!

A couple from Dubai visited Beirut for a crazy 48 hours and compiled everything they did into 5 minute video. They explored Beirut by day and night , took the Teleferique to Harissa, Jeita Grotto, Byblos Souks and ended their adventure at the one and only B018. I know these are all cliché things to do but tourists enjoy them and a lot of Lebanese, including myself, still enjoy them from time to time. Visiting…

Discover the Lebanese Wild Side: Book Your Outdoor Activites For 50% Less this Weekend

We all tend to forget how breathtaking our country's outdoor scenery is or we simply don't know where to go because there's not enough information provided online. The truth is, our country is perfect for outdoor activities and there are plenty of things to do from biking, hiking to camping, rafting etc. Last week, Jimmy wrote a post on where to go biking and I was mind-blown by the pictures he shared, but that's just…
Art

When Eden Park Asks You To Redesign Their Famous Bow tie

9 years ago
Eden Park were celebrating yesterday their 15th anniversary in Lebanon, and I was asked along with 8 of the country’s top artists, designers and bloggers to redesign Eden Park’s famous Pink Bow Tie, the brand’s ...
Humor

London Base Ads: Ma Tkhalleela Te7le2lak

9 years ago
I keep bumping into these ads on my way home and keep asking myself if it’s a smart or lame one. Someone might even label it as a sexist one or demeaning to women. One ...
Humor

After Two Years, We Finally Have a Lebanese President … in Brazil

9 years ago
Michel Temer has officially become acting President in Brazil after the Senate suspended Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff. The 75 year old vice-president of Lebanese origins “was a key figure in the recent upheaval”. Who is ...
Critiques

A Giant Lebanese Flag on Martyrs Square

9 years ago
I spotted last week a huge Lebanese flag installed in the middle of Martyrs Square. I don’t know if it’s linked to the municipal elections or the upcoming Beirut Cultural festival but I felt like ...
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