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
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
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
Bread & Bakeries
Mechtah Abou Elias: Zahle's Famous Traditional Bread
I've been to Zahle before, but I only had time to have breakfast at Massaad and buy some milk cookies. Coming back was a must. My second visit started with Furn Mar Elias, a well-known place in Zahle…
October 18, 2019
| Street Food
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Zahle
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…
Mechwar Videos
Visit Baalbeck: Much More than Sfiha, Much More than the Fortress: A Marvelous City
Baalbeck, Lebanon's greatest Roman treasure, can be counted among the wonders of the ancient world. The largest and most noble Roman temples ever built, they are also among the best preserved.…
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
Casino Mhanna: Preserving Lebanese Culinary Traditions in Zahle, Berdawni
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
July 01, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Casino Mhanna: Preserving Lebanese Culinary Traditions in Zahle, Berdawni
When you want to indulge in premium Lebanese food, there are a few good restaurants that come to mind. Mhanna is one of them.
July 01, 2019
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Zahle
News
With the Scouts in Ras Baalbeck
مشاركة جمعية كشافة الجراح فوج شبيبة رأس بعلبك بزرع ٥٠ شجرة ارز على جبل الصليب تقدمة السيد انطوني رحيّل صاحب صفحة “No garlic No Onions” الذي زار بلدتنا اليوم و قام بجولة كبيرة و رائعة على…
April 13, 2019
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Baalbeck
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
Lebanon Air Force Museum, Rayak, Bekaa
Rayak Air Base is also home to the Lebanese Air Force Mus
January 14, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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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
Recommended
Chasseurs de Saveurs: The French Croissant of Zahle
(L'Orient Le Jour) La famille Tannouri a déménagé en France, à Lyon exactement, quand Clément était enfant. Marc est né treize ans plus tard au b
January 13, 2019
| Tasty Discoveries
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Zahle
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
Bread & Bakeries
Clement: Passionately Handmade Artisanal Bread from Zahle
“Clément” is about gourmet food that represents the values of know-how, excellence, and French art-de-vivre.
November 29, 2018
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Zahle
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Chateau Ksara Launches First Merwah Varietal
Pioneering Bekaa Valley winery digs into Lebanon’s winemaking heritage to produce a historic and rare white wine.
Bekaa Valley: Chateau Ksara, Lebanon’s leading winery, has launched the…
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…
Events
Souk el Akel at The Antonine University Ablah, Bekaa
Joseph Attieh, Arnabeat and a handful of delicious street food ideas, Souk el Akel in partnership with Universite Antonine ended in style. Celebrating the University Spring Festival,…
June 03, 2018
| Souk el Akel
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Bekaa
Events
Antonine University Spring Festival 2018: Souk el Akel, Zahle!
Zahle here we come... two days of endless fun, entertainment, great food ideas and the Universite Antonine Job Fair.
May 16, 2018
| Souk el Akel
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Zahle
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
Bread & Bakeries
La Maison du Croissant, Zahle: French Croissants with Lebanese Influences!
Located on Zahle’s famous boulevard, La Maison Du Croissant prepares a wide selection of flaky French rolls prepared a la minute in the back kitchen. Chocolate, chocolate extra, chocolate and…
April 27, 2018
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Zahle
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
Restaurant Closed
Al Rayess: Tasty Sandwiches in the Heart of Chtaura (Restaurant Closed)
Last year while walking around Hamra, I discovered a funky place called Rayess. A red and yellow kiosk occupying the entrance of this historical street, Al Rayess from Chtaura is in fact an authentic…
November 12, 2017
| Sandwiches
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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
Recommended
Kaak B Semsom: Creative Kaak in Zahle
When the Kaaka is passionately baked in-house, when this authentic creation is taken to another level, when the owner puts all his enthusiasm in to the business, you’ll get “Kaak b…
November 11, 2017
| Restaurants
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Zahle
Desserts & Sweets
Babas a L’Arak: Love, Passion and Patriotism in a Jar
I wish sometimes you could watch me scream when I eat a mouth-watering creation... This isn’t a normal Baba au rhum, this is happiness in a jar. From the same creator of Lebanon’s…
November 06, 2017
| Recommended
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Zahle
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
Raymond: Traditional and Delicious Lebanese Food in Rayak
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
June 12, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Raymond: Traditional and Delicious Lebanese Food in Rayak
In Rayak, Baalbeck, right next to the Air Force base, you'll find Raymond, a restaurant that has been open for sixty years now. People come from all over the country to experience Raymond's cuisine,…
June 12, 2017
| Restaurants
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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.
Kaak b Semsom: A New Favorite Kaak Spot in Zahle
Bread & Bakeries | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
April 24, 2017
Bread & Bakeries
Kaak b Semsom: A New Favorite Kaak Spot in Zahle
Spending the day in Zahlé, a rich breakfast was needed so I thought why not enjoy a traditional kaak at "Kaak b Semsom". Open for the last eight months, this clean place sells kaak the "
April 24, 2017
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Zahle
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.
Casino Nmeir, Berdawni Zahle
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East
August 28, 2016
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Casino Nmeir, Berdawni Zahle
Opened since 1918, Casino Nmeir is one of the valley's most famous Lebanese restaurants. Come here for the sound of chirping birds, the musical tunes of running river water, Fayrouz singing in the…
August 28, 2016
| Restaurants
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Zahle
Events
Lebanon Foodie's Trail: 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. Unlike anything on the market these tours allow…
News
The Foodie's Trail Goes to Baalbeck: Book Your Next Tour!
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. Unlike anything on the market these tours allow…
Breakfast & Coffee
Maison Du Croissant: Baked a la Minute for Your Pleasure
Open on Zahle's boulevard, Maison du Croissant is where you should go to and enjoy the French croissant with a Lebanese touch experience. Nothing is left on display. Order and wait to be served…
July 11, 2016
| Tasty Discoveries
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Bekaa
News
THE BOX of Arsal Village: The Video! (Product Discontinued)
This Box is special because it has been entirely produced and packed in Arsal.
Nestled on the foothills of the North Eastern Lebanese mountain range, Arsal is one of the largest…
Mechwar Videos
My Heart Goes to Baalbek...
I've been here two times already shooting some of the best Mechwar episodes we've done to date, happiness couldn't leave my body, a smile I couldn't even control... I enjoy Baalbeck so much that we…
May 11, 2016
| Travel & Tourism
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Bekaa
Mechwar Videos
Ersal: A Lebanese Village! Have a Look Inside...
'This is a view from inside Ersal"
Arsal (also spelled Aarsal, Ersal or 'Irsal;
May 09, 2016
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Bekaa