Beirut, an Endless Summer
Yara Germany, 31/10 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut Fall Summer Sun Climate Change
In Beirut, autumn shines like summer. By the sea or on a terrace, 25 degrees make you forget the season, but not climate change.
Summer
September Sun: Tips for a Lasting Summer Glow
Bélinda Ibrahim, 14/09 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Tanning Sun Beauty Summer Hydrating
September under Mediterranean skies has little in common with a gray fall. From Lebanon’s shores to the Greek islands, and on to Italy and the south of France, the sea stays warm, beach umbrellas still line the sand and the sun makes an unexpected encore. Yet this in-between season puts your tan to the test: repeated swims, the return to city ...
Byblos: The Star Beach of Summer
Yara Germany, 25/08 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
beach byblos sea family summer
In Byblos, the public beach is packed: young people, families, locals and visitors from afar all gather here. Clear waters, a lively vibe and smooth organization have made it one of the country’s most popular seaside destinations.
Forget Gelato, Try This Instead
This is Beirut, 14/08 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
grattachecca Italy summer vacation trip dessert
Beat the Roman heat with grattachecca, a colorful shaved ice treat loved for over a century. Affordable, refreshing, and a must-try on your trip to Rome!
In Heatwave, Romans Turn to Vintage Snow Cones to Stay Cool
This is Beirut, 13/08 18:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Heat Summer Ice Italy Tradition Culture
Forget ice cream, sorbet or even the beloved Italian gelato, when Roman’s swelter in a heatwave, they turn to the traditional "Grattachecca". It may be difficult for non-Italians to pronounce think -"gratta-kekka" - but the Roman-style shaved ice is colorful, cheap and refreshing like no other. In a turn-of-the-century kiosk near the Tiber ...
Civil Aviation General Director: Beirut Airport Traffic to Increase in Coming Days
This is Beirut, 02/08 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut airport traffic passengers summer Joseph Aoun
The Director General of the Civil Aviation, Amin Jaber, said on Saturday that traffic at Beirut International Airport was normal at this time, but was set to increase in the coming days. In an exclusive interview with An-Nahar, Jaber explained that the heavy traffic was due to the arrival of expatriates to Lebanon and the departure of residents ...
Lebanese Weddings: A Factory of Bliss and Big Bucks
Christiane Tager, 31/07 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Summer Weddings Economy
Today, Lebanese weddings are no longer just about love; they’re major financial productions. Each celebration activates an entire economic ecosystem: fully booked wedding planners, photographers and videographers charging thousands of dollars, gourmet caterers offering five-star menus, florists capable of transforming any venue into a lush ...
Beating the Heat in Lebanon
Rayan Chami, 28/07 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
As temperatures soar across Lebanon, residents adapt with early outings, beach visits and indoor alternatives to cope with the ongoing heatwave.
Shifting Jellyfish Season in Lebanon Linked to Climate Change
Vanessa Kallas, 27/07 19:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Jellyfish Climate change Sting Beach Summer
Climate change is shifting jellyfish populations off Lebanon’s coast, causing unpredictable seasons and the rise of invasive and venomous species.
For Visitors from Abroad: Don’t Bother Trying to Make Sense of Lebanon!
Marc Saikali, 22/07 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon tourism visitors expatriates summer vacation
For everyone planning to spend their vacation in Lebanon, here is your survival guide to a country where nothing works, yet somehow everything does. First of all, getting to Lebanon is no small feat. Plane tickets cost so much, you might as well be booking a business-class trip to Mars. Let’s say you sold your house in France or Canada and ...
Giant Cloud of Forest Fire Smoke Smothers Madrid
This is Beirut, 17/07 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A giant cloud of acrid smoke caused by a forest fire enveloped Madrid on Thursday in a summer expected to spark increasingly fierce blazes in Spain. The uncontrolled fire in the municipality of Mentrida, around 50 kilometres (31 miles) southwest of the capital, prompted local authorities to urge nearby residents to stay at home and shut their ...
A Summer of Reunions: Beirut Airport Breathes Again
Élie-Joe Kamel, 08/07 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Beirut International Airport Summer Expats Tourists
In Beirut, returns are on the rise. As a fragile calm settles in following the easing of regional tensions, summer brings back expatriates and tourists to a land marked by waiting… and deep attachment.