These destinations in the Middle East should be next on your bucket list.
Post-Coronavirus Travel Bucket List: The Arab World; Michael Bamidele; Guardian Nigeria
Like millions of people currently under lockdown across the world, you are probably wondering when the pandemic will end so that life can become normal again. There are so many things to do as well as many places to explore. For this bucket list, we would explore the Arab world. The Arab world mainly consists of the Arabic-speaking countries and populations in North Africa and Western Asia.
10 Up And Coming Destinations In The Middle East; Chelsie Evans; World Atlas
These 10 destinations are just a snapshot of the incredible experiences ready for you to explore in The Middle East.
A surprise on every corner on an adventure trip to Lebanon; Anne Gorringe; Bristol Business
Conserving Rare Plants in Byblos Lebanon; Dima Obeidat; Bird Life International
As a witness to one of the primary examples of urban organization in the Mediterranean world & the Phoenician civilization, the charming city of Byblos “Jbeil” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest cities in the world. The ancient city is directly and tangibly associated with the diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet, on which humanity is still largely dependent today. The…
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route; Sabine Hrechdakian; Afar
19 of the best places to visit in July; Elizabeth Atkin; Wanderlust
Find out the best destinations for a July holiday, including places with warm weather in July, July wildlife watching trips, long term travel adventures and the best cultural festivals in July…
Athens to Byblos: Visiting the world’s five most ancient cities; Bob Taylor; CDN
Today’s travel article journeys to five of the world’s most ancient cities: Athens, Aleppo, Varanasi, Jericho and Byblos.
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Can Lebanon’s cedars outlive climate change and a pesky insect?; Marcello Rossi; Al Jazeera
As rising temperatures threaten to sweep away the remaining cedar forests, a tiny green grub is making matters worse.
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15 Ancient Engineering Marvels (Eastern); Kashyap Vyas; Interesting Engineering
Check out these ancient engineering marvels from the eastern parts of the world that demonstrate human’s creativity at its best.
Most Interesting and the Oldest Cities around the World; Nik Fes; TR
The oldest cities of the world are also the most interesting ones.
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Lebanese mountains blanketed in snow; AFP
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Qadisha valley and Mount Lebanon are covered by snow after storms hit Lebanon and neighbouring Syria. In recent days the area has been hit by a prolonged patch of severe weather.
Yes, You Can Ski In the Middle East. Here’s How.; Paul Jebara; Robb Report
Yes, it’s possible–here are the seven top resorts in the Middle East and North Africa to hit this year.
Italian Team Makes Painstaking Efforts to Clean Pillars of Baalbeck’s Jupiter Temple; Daily Star
Italian Team Makes Painstaking Efforts to Clean Pillars of Baalbeck’s Jupiter Temple…
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Backpacking Lebanon? The 25 Things You Need to Know; Steph; Big World Small Pockets
Let’s be honest, Lebanon is definitely not yet a well-known backpacking destination, but I reckon it soon will be, because this place is pumping! Yes now enjoying my third trip to this gorgeous country, Lebanon is a destination I expected nothing from, but one which instantly grabbed me – a total surprise I can tell you! Because sometimes that’s the beauty isn’t it – those countries we know little about or have few expectations of, often turn out to be the real gems! That’s not to say knowing nothing about them isn’t a little daunting though. I knew hardly anything…
Lebanon is home to 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!; Grace H; The 961
Lebanon has more than 5,000 years of history.
10 Epic Things to Do In Lebanon; Steph; Big World Small Pocket
Lovely, lively, lush, large-hearted Lebanon. Honestly, if I could think of more superlative adjectives beginning with L, I’d be likely to go on and on about this Middle Eastern gem of a country situated along the Mediterranean Coast. The treasures that lie in store in this small nation are honestly astounding and a real testimony to the human spirit and its desire to heal, recover and regrow after years of war.
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Discover Lebanon’s 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Grace H; The 961
This Quirky Hermit Lives In Lebanon’s Holy Valley; Abby Sewell; National Geographic
This Colombian monk set up residence in a mountain sanctuary 17 years ago in the Middle East.
On the sun-dappled terrace of a centuries-old chapel chiseled into a cliffside overlooking Lebanon’s Qadisha Valley, the hermit was lecturing one of his daily visitors on his choice of body art.
Father Dario Escobar, an 83-year-old Maronite monk from Colombia, has become something of a niche tourist attraction since he set up residence in the mountainside enclave 17 years ago. On this hot mid-September day, three hikers from Beirut arrived late in the afternoon hoping to catch a glimpse of him. Initially, it seemed that they would be disappointed, as Escobar was hidden away in his chambers.
But some 20 minutes later, the hermit emerged to close the heavy wooden gate leading into his compound for the night. He paused to chat with his visitors in a mix of English, Arabic, and French.
5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Lebanon!; Grace H; The961
Lebanon, a Mediterranean jewel, is the home of many historical wonders. In fact, Lebanon is a country that has thousands of years of history which makes it one of the world’s oldest countries. UNESCO inscribed 5 World Heritage Sites in Lebanon!
Discover the 5 World Heritage Sites of Lebanon!
#1 Anjar
Anjar got established during the Umayyad period by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins of Anjar are the walls of the Umayyad palace and many pillars which include some elements of the Roman architectural style.
#2 Baalbek
The Temple of Bacchus is one of the largest Roman temple ruins in the world. Also, it is so well-preserved that carvings of lions and bulls are still visible.
#3 Byblos
Byblos is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world which was first inhabited between 8,800 and 7,000 B.C.
