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Don’t walk on a crack or you’ll break your mother’s back. If you break a mirror you get 7 years of bad luck. If a black cat crosses your path you are cursed. If you walk under a ladder, you’ll have bad luck for all eternity and let’s not forget Friday the 13th!   Superstitions are

They say “Paris is always a good idea”, but we’d actually like to disagree with that: Paris is always a great idea. What could be better than to spend the weekend in the City of Lights? We had just four days to discover this beautiful, iconic capital – and we planned on filling our itinerary with

They say “Paris is always a good idea”, but we’d actually like to disagree with that: Paris is always a great idea. What could be better than to spend the weekend in the City of Lights? We had just four days to discover this beautiful, iconic capital – and we planned on filling our itinerary with […]

What do 4,470 km and a jar of nuts have in common? Oh, nothing just a little country we are taking you to this week. A country where spices and herbs run deep in food just like the culture’s roots – and is home to one of the greatest architectural buildings ever known. Haven’t quite

Hidden culinary gems are commonplace in cities like London or New York. In the vast landscape of streets and avenues, it’s easy to stumble on a restaurant you’ve never heard of and be amazed by its unexpected menu. However, in Beirut, being a city that could probably fit into a neighborhood in any of the world’s

The day of love is finally approaching; of course we are talking about none other than Valentine’s Day. Whether cupid shot you with his arrow and made you a fan of the holiday or you avoid every red object in sight, you can’t help but sense love in the air. With emotions about the holiday

It’s said that knowledge is power – and the best way to sustain knowledge is through books. To some of our millennial readers – we’re referring to actual books – you know the one with the front and back cover and the tangible pages – not to be confused with your iPad or Nook. Only a

Looking your best is one of the main concerns – actually let me rephrase that – a main concern, the Lebanese have. It’s just in our nature to have our hair in perfect shape and our nails freshly manicured. Keeping up with style trends and different hairstyles is something that used to be of an

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, Lebanon can definitely offer up some delicacies that satisfy it. Baklawa, sfouf, halawet jeben, ashtaliyye…the choices are endless. But when it comes to ice cream, people are more likely to think of the Italians than they are of the Lebanese. That’s probably because people haven’t heard of the late

Beirut has always had a vibrant theatre and music culture. Throughout the decades, the city continually set the benchmark for artistic expression in the Middle East, attracting artists and audiences from around the region. It’s had its ups and downs though – what was once a mainstream activity slowly became one for a niche crowd.

With January upon us, and work officially back in business, routines are harder than ever to establish as we long and daydream about our holiday break. Let’s just say ours was a lot harder to say goodbye too. We traded a traditional New Year countdown for a week of sightseeing, tea factories, and whole lot

There are certain symbols, traditions, and customs that immediately come to mind when you think of Christmas. Take for example sleigh bells, snow, stockings, trees and presents – all typical. But, how about a cat that will eat you or a religious roller-skater? Suddenly, those things don’t sound too Christmassy do they? Then again, if you