Get Connected to Syrian Mobile Phone Carriers from Within Lebanon

Two years ago, I was driving from Kobayat to Andkit and we ended up somewhere where I got a message welcoming me to Syria and telling me to enjoy roaming with Syria's operators. I thought that was normal given how close we were to the Syrian borders but apparently this also happens in the Bekaa and a lot of Syrians have figured out ideal spots to get coverage from Syrian mobile phone carriers and make…

Labor Day in Lebanon Should be Celebrated on a Weekday

Lebanon celebrates Labor day on May 1, which happened to be on Sunday this year. We usually get the next working day instead but since we are celebrating Easter today, Prime Minister Salam decided to just ignore that holiday that we are all entitled to. The idea from Labor day is to give all this country's workers a break to honor their contributions to Lebanon's well-being and prosperity, or whatever is left of that. I…

Sunday Morning Escape

You might have visited every city in the country, but if you have not experienced Lebanon by bike then you have definitely been missing out. Three years ago, my friends got me a bike, they were certain that it was going to end up in the garage with layers of dust covering it. To everyone’s surprise, from that day, I have been biking every single weekend. Sunday for me, has drastically changed from a lazy…

Four Female Sea Turtles Killed in Less than A Month in Tyre (Mansouri Beach)

Less than 5% of the Lebanese Coast remains clean and untouched and there are at least two turtle reserves known, both in the South . Both are recognized as being protected natural areas by the municipalities but they are still not protected by law and are often threatened by projects or simply fishermen. In the past four months, four female sea turtles were killed by dynamite and lannate poisoning even though using these substances is…
Critiques

The Influence of Social Media on the Upcoming Municipal Elections in Lebanon

9 years ago
There’s no doubt that the influence of social media channels is growing in Lebanon but we have yet to see its effect on elections as we haven’t had any for the past 5 years or ...
Travel

I’m Going to Rome For The Opening of the Lebanese Museum of Modern Arts

9 years ago
Source I got an invite from the Ministry of Culture to cover the opening of the Lebanese Museum of Modern Arts in Rome from the 29th of April till May 1st. The museum is supposed ...
Animals & Wildlife

Say No To Spring Hunting in Lebanon!

9 years ago
Source Spring hunting is extremely damaging to wild birds as they are flying back to nest and provide the next generation of birds. If we don’t allow these migratory birds to breed during this sensitive ...
Advertising

Hey Najib, is Everything Secure Enough?

9 years ago
I seriously have no idea who came up with that ad, but this guy acts exactly like me. I lock my car at least 3-4 times and if I’m leaving the laptop in the car, ...
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