As many countries around the world begin easing their COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Maldives once again emerges as a favorite dreamy destination for those seeking to escape everyday life even for a couple of days. […]
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Review: Beyt el Jabal Guesthouse
A couple of months ago, I stumbled upon the Instagram account of Beyt El Jabal and was particularly obsessed with an outdoor bathtub in one of its rooms. Fast forward to late May when i […]
Review: Beit Fares Wa Lucia Guesthouse
Old Lebanese homes turned into guesthouses are all the craze in Lebanon right now and for good reasons. Many of these beautiful houses have been neglected and abandoned for long and it is time people […]
2021 Edition: Where to find the best coffee in Beirut
The coffee scene in Beirut has certainly grown over the years and became more sophisticated with the arrival of third wave coffee movement in the city. Unfortunately, some places did not survive the economic crisis, […]
Lost Hotel: My new favorite hidden gem in beirut
I haven’t been to my home country, Lebanon, ever since the explosion that rocked its capital city in August 2020. My experience with Beirut hotels is pretty limited having only stayed in a couple of […]
Working Remotely? Here is Why You should base yourself in Georgia
With dozens of countries around the world offering long-term visas and entry permits to cater for the growing phenomenon of remote workers, it was actually a difficult decision to make on whether I would enjoy […]
Ipekyol Hotel: A Peaceful Oasis in Cesme
After a quick three-day stop in Alacati, it was time for a detour to Cesme, an even smaller town right next to Alacati and even closer to the Greek borders with Turkey. After doing some […]
Review: Experience Aegean Life at Hay Hotel
A few months ago, I learned about a small coastal Turkish town called Alacati. Located on the Aegean Sea, Alacati was formerly resided by a Greek population and has maintained its Greek architecture and charm […]
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