Mechwar Videos
Epic ANJAR: Activities, Nature, Water, Agriculture, Food, History and Endless Stories!
Although I've been to Anjar several times, I decided to go back to get a different perspective. With various activities planned in this serene environment, the day was destined to be great!
September 03, 2022
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Aainata el Arz: Beauty, Richness & Fertility Between the Bekaa Valley and Bcharri Mountains
Ainata, or sometimes known as Ainata-Al Ariz (Arabic:عيناتا الأرز) is a Lebanese village, 108 km from Beirut, located in Northern Lebanon, between the Bsharri District and the Baalbek District.…
October 10, 2020
| Travel & Tourism
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Photos and Videos of The Historical Rayak Train Station
Only rust remains at Rayak: Lebanon′s railway heritage In August 1895, the first steam locomotive departed from the port city of Beirut, crossed the rugged terrain of Lebanon′s Bekaa…
October 10, 2020
| Travel & Tourism
Travel & Tourism
Ammiq Wetland: A Breathtaking Experience for the Senses
The Ammiq Wetland (100 hectares) is the last significant wetland in Lebanon, a remnant of extensive marshes and lakes that once covered parts of the Beqaa Valley. This natural spot remains an…
September 07, 2020
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
BACK TO THE ROOTS: Produce from the Land. Agriculture in Ras Baalbeck: Fresh Natural Products
A healthy body is a healthy mind. A healthy mind is a happy person. A happy person is everything! You need to take care of your body as though it is your own child, listen to it, and feed it what it…
June 02, 2020
| Travel & Tourism
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
BRITEL: A Mountainous Village Near Baalbeck with Welcoming People
Brital (Arabic: بريتال) is a village located in the
March 27, 2020
| Travel & Tourism
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Baalbeck
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
A NEW WINE, FROM OLD VINES: Chateau Ksara, Releases Carignan Varietal
After the international success of its Merwah varietal, Château Ksara, has once again honored its roots and produced the country’s first Old Vine Carignan varietal. Carignan has been…
March 17, 2020
| News
Mechwar Videos
Beautiful Anjar: A World Heritage Site You Have to Visit
The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique…
January 18, 2020
| Travel & Tourism
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Rashaya: The Famous Fortress, The Longest Souk... An Informative Video
Rashaya, also known as Rashaya al-Wadi or Rachaya el-Wadi(and variations) is a town in Lebanon, situated in the Rashaya District and south of the Beqaa…
November 21, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Visit El Kaa: Tourism, Sceneries, Food and Adventure (A Video Review)
Qaa, El Qaa, Al Qaa or Masharih al-Qaa is a town in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. It has a mainly Greek Catholic population. The village has been the target of attacks from the…
November 21, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Have You Ever Been to Yammouneh? Watch the Video and Plan Your Visit
Yammoune is a lake, nature reserve, village, and municipality situated 27 kilometers northwest of Baalbek in Baalbek District, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. The village has a few hundred…
September 02, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Bekaa
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Couvent Rouge: A Promising Wine and One of Lebanon's Best
Couvent Rouge was established in 2010, as a complement to the “Coteaux d’Heliopolis” cooperative project. Founded in 1999, the cooperative’s purpose was to replace illicit…
Travel & Tourism
Let's Get Lost in Hermel: "Rafting Squad" Experience on Al Assi River
I spent two memorable days on the river, enjoyed a two hours rafting experience, slept at the club and most importantly enjoyed one of the best breakfasts ever. Made with love, breakfast, and…
September 02, 2019
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Bekaa
Events
Dont Miss out Arak Festival in Zahle on 26 and 27 July 2019
Arak or araq is a Lebanese unsweetened distilled spirit in the anise drinks family. The alcohol content may get as high as 95% if it is homemade according to Lebanese traditions. It is a translucent…
Hotels
Photos of the Chtaura Park Hotel: An Agreeable Stay in a Historic Hotel
Chtaura Park Hotel is located in the heart of the Beqaa Valley and is 45 km away from the Rafic Hariri Beirut International Airport. The hotel is perfectly located with easy access to local banks,…
July 19, 2019
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Mechwar to Rass Baalbeck: A Breathtaking Video and 400 Photos to Enjoy
Ras Baalbek (Arabic: رأس بعلبك) is a village in the northern Beqaa Valley in
July 14, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Baalbeck
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Chateau Kefraya Amphora Special Edition: Rediscovering Phoenician Wine’s Identity
Before the existence of the French wooden barrel, ‘‘Phoenicia’s wine’’ used to cross the Mediterranean, from Byblos’ Lebanese port.
March 27, 2019
| News
Restaurant Shams Anjar: A Restaurant I Recommend Serves Delicious Lebanese Food
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Restaurant Shams Anjar: A Restaurant I Recommend Serves Delicious Lebanese Food
What a place! You hear about it until you discover it by yourself! Chams is Anjar’s famous restaurant and one of the country’s biggest. With a bowling arena, 9D cinema, chocolate brand,…
March 14, 2019
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Bekaa
News
Rayak Train Station: A Local Heritage Everyone Should See
The city of Rayak is found in the middle of the Bekaa Valley, between two of the major touristic cities of Lebanon, Zahle, and Baalbek. This city was once well known for its military airport,…
January 13, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Bekaa
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Rayak Boutique Winery: Every Bottle is Made with Love
Wine-making has been a passion of the Maalouf family for hundreds of years. In 1914 the family escaped the World War One famine in Mount Lebanon and took refuge in the city of Rayak, in the…
December 25, 2018
| Tasty Discoveries
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Domaine de Taanayel: A Piece of Heaven in the Bekaa
In 2009 the Domaine de Taanayel and arcenciel signed a long-term partnership deal of which the mission is to enhance the environment for social work services. The objective is to make the…
News
Ecolodge Taanayel: Plan Your Weekend Getaway in the Bekaa
En 2006 arcenciel construit un Ecolodge à Taanayel (Békaa) pour promouvoir l’éco-tourisme dans la région.
L’architecture de l’Ecolodge s’inspire…
May 13, 2018
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Bekaa
Spotted Stories
Karm el Joz: A Relaxing Green Space
Karm elJoz is a space for celebrations. Located in Taanayel, at the entrance of the Bekaa, it is one of the largest walnut orchards in the country. It is trees and green for as far as the eye can…
April 24, 2018
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Bekaa
Chateau Kefraya: An Escape in West Bekaa
International Cuisine | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
November 12, 2017
International Cuisine
Chateau Kefraya: An Escape in West Bekaa
The West Bekaa region has a rich cultural heritage and history. On your way from the Shouf region to Kefraya, don’t miss Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve and the 19th century Beit-Eddine Palace,…
November 12, 2017
| Restaurants
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Bekaa
News
Cascada: A New Giant Mall Opens in the Bekaa
Cascada Mall is situated on a 220,000 sqm piece of land in the heart of the Bekaa valley featuring several synergistic hubs like the shopping center, Arcadia Wedding Venue, Medical center,…
November 11, 2017
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Bekaa
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Lebanon's Chateau Kefraya "Comte de M" Sets a New Record
CHATEAU KEFRAYA'S "COMTE DE M" SETS A NEW RECORD: VINTAGE 2012 OBTAINS 93 POINTS, FROM ROBERT PARKER’S ‘’WINE ADVOCATE’’
November 06, 2017
| News
Mechwar Videos
Mechwar to Chmestar, Baalbeck
Shmustar, also spelled Shmistar or Chmistar (Arabic: شمسطار) is a
September 19, 2017
| Travel & Tourism
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Baalbeck
Al Haush: A Piece of Heaven in the Heart of the Bekaa
Hotels | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
June 15, 2017
Hotels
Al Haush: A Piece of Heaven in the Heart of the Bekaa
We planned to spend the weekend in the heart of the Bekaa... A piece of heaven on earth, Al Haush is a place rich with history... It feels like a museum filled with amazing traditional things... I…
June 15, 2017
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Bekaa
Events
Souk el Akel: For the First Time in the Bekaa; Celebrating Zahle
Zahle here we come... two days of endless fun, entertainment, great food ideas and the Universite Antonine Job Fair.
Mechwar Videos
Zahle: The Bride of the Bekaa
A red-roofed town set among the eastern foothills of Mount Sannine, Zahlé enjoys a prime location in the Beqaa valley. Snowcapped mountains tower above it in winter, while in summer its…
February 06, 2017
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Zahle
News
This Sunday... We're Going to Baalbeck!
Driven by our love of Lebanon and her hidden corners, and inspired by NGNO, The Foodie’s Trail is a range of special tours around the country.
The Box
The Box of Change: Delivering Goodies from Ersal! (Product Discontinued)
This morning 500 Boxes have made it around town. The Box is a monthly box of goodness that includes a handpicked selection of the finest food, goodies and gadgets from across…
June 03, 2016
News
Instead of Rhône, France, Try Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Business Insider: 8 overrated wine countries around the world — and where to go instead
Older might be better when it comes to wine, but not neces
November 17, 2015
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Mechwar Videos
Mechwar Baalbeck: A Day I'll Remember for a Long Time
One can't mention Lebanon without thinking of Baalbeck, the great temple. The Roman temple of Baalbeck is considered one of the world's biggest, if not the biggest, and is famous to everyone…
July 02, 2015
| Travel & Tourism
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Baalbeck
Mountain House: High Standards and Beautiful Decor up in Baalbeck
Breakfast & Coffee | Baalbeck Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
April 17, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
Mountain House: High Standards and Beautiful Decor up in Baalbeck
Stunning, this place is really amazing. I came to Baalbeck expecting to see a village in distress, exactly like you see on the news... Stunning is the word, the kind of place I rarely visit, a…
April 17, 2015
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Baalbeck
News
Zahle, Lebanon is Proudly an Unesco City of Gastronomy
This morning, Raymond Hanna, a NoGarlicNoOnions reader and supporter sent me a story that put a smile on my face. Yes, out of only 5 cities around the world, Zahle, our local Lebanese Zahle is part…
February 16, 2015
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Zahle
Al Tanbakji: Plunge into the Lebanese Culinary Heritage
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
February 12, 2015
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Tanbakji: Plunge into the Lebanese Culinary Heritage
Our discovery tour around Zahle ended at Al Tanbakji, this famous restaurant facing the Ksara winery. Al Tanbakji is a revival of our traditions within a restaurant. Enter a reconstructed Lebanese…
February 12, 2015
| Restaurants
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Visiting Zahle: A Delicious Journey Around the Bekaa Capital
Zahle is one of Lebanon’s gems. Although a long drive away from Beirut city, Zahle is not at all far, especially if you’re looking for something delicious to eat… Zahle has so much…
January 05, 2015
| Travel & Tourism
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Zahle
Tasty Discoveries
Tasty Discovery: Homemade Kaak bi Halib from Kherbet Anafar
One of my absolutely favorite bites is Kaak bi Halib or what are also known as soft milk buns or milk cakes. I love them and my preferred to date has been the ones sold at Salon des Familles in…
January 04, 2015
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Bekaa
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Wine Grapes Harvest Season in Lebanon: Bekaa and Batroun
So much to discover and appreciate in our beautiful country...I wake up sometimes wanting to discover what's happening behind the mountains and valleys.. I am always ready to pack my camera and head…
October 18, 2014
| Mechwar Videos
Le Petit Déjeuner du Vigneron at Le Relais Dionysos, Kefraya
Breakfast & Coffee | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
September 15, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Le Petit Déjeuner du Vigneron at Le Relais Dionysos, Kefraya
While the season for harvesting grapes is upon us, Chateau Kefraya is organizing tours for every wine enthusiast who wants to live the experience from end to start. Come to Kefraya, one of…
September 15, 2014
| International Cuisine
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Bekaa
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Massaad Barbecue Zahle: Tales of Taouk
If you’re from Zahle or know someone living in Zahle, Massaad barbecue is a popular place there. “Tabliyet Massaad!” It’s what the locals tell you when you ask where…
July 08, 2014
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Zahle
Ice Cream & Gelato
Bouzat el Berdawni: Zahle's Living Tradition
Berdawni isn't only about Casino Arabi and Casino Mhanna, it’s also about the tastiest ice cream in Zahle and the famous Semsmieh. Visiting Zahle for a food discovery, specifically some sweet…
July 04, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
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Zahle
Spotted Stories
A Visit to Tanmia's Chicken Factory
I love visiting factories, something I used to organize on a monthly basis for my scouts. I used to love introducing them to how things were produced, showing them how hard and sophisticated the…
June 25, 2014
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Bekaa
Desserts & Sweets
Salon el 3a2ilat, Zahle: Lebanon's Finest Kaak b 7alib
I’d last been to Zahle more than two years ago and the flavors of their Kaak b Halib hadn’t left my memory. I can still remember their texture, their smell, their aroma and rich…
Breakfast & Coffee
Georges Massaad Zahle: Foul, Hommos, Balila and Fried Eggs
I know, I should have been working on a Monday morning instead of touring around... Driven by passion, on this beautiful Monday morning I decided to give Zahle a visit. I'm new to the area so…
May 21, 2014
| Street Food
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Zahle
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Chateau Ksara "The Original Story": A Video to Watch
That's a video worth watching. A creative series of four videos of which the below is a general overview telling the story of the Ksara caves discovery.
Ksara is the oldest winery in Lebanon. It has…
December 18, 2013
| Spotted Stories
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Chateau Nakad: Wine, Culture and Taste Since 1923
Located in the Bekaa is a small village called Jdita, known for its fertile land, stands an old house built on the remains of a wine cellar. The house dates back to the Bronze Age and carries…
May 10, 2013
| Spotted Stories
Popular
Meet Afendello - A Zesty Experience Like No Other
Have you heard of Afendello? If you haven't yet, you're missing out on a lot and I will tell you why. You can take a minute. Perhaps you're still pondering over the name - Afendello - as it sounds…
May 08, 2013
| Tasty Discoveries
News
We are Proud: Château Kefraya, Comte de M 2009 is now Internationally Acclaimed
Château Kefraya, the second largest winery in the Beqaa Valley (Lebanon), recently earned the highest wine grade in the history of Lebanese wines with Comte de M 2009. American…
March 07, 2013
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