This is Beirut, 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Somalia Tourisme Tension Beaches
In Mogadishu, turquoise waters create a postcard illusion, but reality is more complex. Somalia wants to change its image and revive tourism, despite frequent attacks outside the capital. With renovated roads, an e-visa system, and guided tours under armed escort, a few travelers venture onto the white sands. A bold gamble for a country trying to ...
Marc Saikali, 06/07 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
When we usually talk about beaches in Lebanon, it’s only to bemoan their polluted state. But this summer, something has changed. People aren’t scanning the waves for floating plastic bags anymore. It’s not the heat (still sweltering), the entrance fees (still outrageous), or the music volume (still unbearable). No, the real shift is in the ...
Lyne Sammouri, 03/06 15:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Between entrance fees, safety, cleanliness, international visibility and precarious stability, how does summer 2025 look for Lebanon’s beaches?