Hello Sri Lanka

Flying for long periods of time or for long distances isn’t usually a favorite activity of mine. But exceptions must be made, especially if the intent of the trip is to discover someplace magical and interesting as Sri Lanka. Ahmad and I had been thinking about it for quite some time- even as we were…

The Road to Abdelli

Getting to Abdelli seemed easy enough- according to the tiny piece of paper Ahmad had printed out and handed to me to use for navigation as we made our way to the North. It did not, however, convey just how many unpaved twists and turns we would have to take to get to what I…

Independence Day BBQ

Lebanese food is famous all over the world for its flavors, textures, and variety. What would Lebanon be without its tabbouleh, hummus, kebbe, and shish taouk?  So you would think that when our group of friends decided to have a barbecue to celebrate the country’s 72nd Independence Day, these would be the staples and we would…

Getting to Know Berlin

There is just too much to see and do in the German capital- we couldn’t have picked a better place to spend our honeymoon than Berlin. Like any city or place, it has its own characteristics that sets it apart from anywhere else. We are slowly discovering these from spending our time getting to know…

Why Can’t We Be Like Berlin?

There is no better orientation to any city than walking its streets and trying to explore on your own what makes it what it is. This is why our first actual conscious day in the city of Berlin kicked off with such a tour. I can’t speak enough about how amazing this tour was. For…

A Quick Guide to Beirut For the Foreigners

Two of my best friends from graduate school will be arriving this week to attend the wedding, and while I would love to play tour guide and show them around the country, pinpointing what I love and what makes it what it is, I don’t exactly have the time. So they’re going to have to…

I’ve (Never) Been to Tyre

Every once in a while, we like to take a road trip and get to know our country a bit more. These road trips come as a break from our normal routine and allow us to explore and be tourists for a day. It’s a great thing to do and I recommend everyone set time…