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…

Vacation Planning

I find researching a trip just as exciting as going there. Maybe it’s because I hate surprises and don’t like having a plan, but I truly do enjoy reading guidebooks, browsing the internet for advice, and watching episodes of the Amazing Race that feature the location I will be going to. I know that many encourage others…

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…

A Weekend Away at Les Terrasses de Abdelli

Snow is not exactly my best friend. For someone who is born right in the middle of winter, I cannot stand the cold and the charm of everything covered in white wears off really, really fast. Plus, the terrible road conditions always terrify me so I always try to put off any trip to the…

Getaway

January was hand-down the longest and most tiring month that I remember going through. Not even all the wedding planning and moving could compare to just how energy-draining the month was. At least back then, it felt like there was a greater purpose to fulfill. But January was just one routine day after the next,…

My Love For Lebanon

Sometimes I find myself having to defend my love for Beirut and Lebanon in front of people who have never gotten the chance to experience the country quite like I have. They’ve never gotten the chance to get lost in its interlocked, tiny streets, or get stuck in one of its infamous traffic jams, or…

Olympiastadion Berlin

To write about our visit to the Olympiastadion in Berlin involves writing for hours about how awestruck we were about the whole experience. After all, we got the chance to explore one of the most significant sites in Nazi German history- having been the site of the 1936 Summer Olympics. It is also where the…

I Miss Berlin

In so many ways, Berlin was the perfect destination for us for our honeymoon. It was this great mix of learning something new, taking in the history and culture, and just walking around together. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend the first few days with my new husband than the way…

Take Me Back

On increasingly difficult days like today, I like to look at old pictures and disconnect. I like to allow myself to re-live some great moments just by looking at all the snaps that live on my phone. I mean isn’t it awesome that I get to carry around pictures of our wedding and honeymoon with…

Another Roadtrip: Bnachii

Most of our good ideas come about because we see something on the Internet that catches our interest and compels us to do it. Today’s trip to Bnachii in Zgharta, North Lebanon was no exception. For the past two weeks, Ahmad has been telling me that he saw a picture of the place, known for…