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Beit Tout Guesthouse Wannabe: A Very Bad Experience With Hidden Surprises in Saida

Hotels | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 06, 2024

Hotels

Beit Tout Guesthouse Wannabe: A Very Bad Experience With Hidden Surprises in Saida

I haven't been writing lately, but after encountering the worst night ever, I couldn't but share my discomfort and anger of a "so-called guesthouse" with hidden surprises you don't want to encounter.…

August 06, 2024 | Reviews | Saida

DEIR MIMAS: A Traditional Old Village, Top Quality Olive Oil, Welcoming People, Excellent Manoucheh

Popular | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 04, 2020

DEIR MIMAS: A Traditional Old Village, Top Quality Olive Oil, Welcoming People, Excellent Manoucheh

Deir Mimas (also spelled Deirmimas, Deir Mamas, and Deir Mimas) is a town 88 km south of Beirut in Lebanon. Named in honor of Saint Mamas, the town overlooks the Litani River and the medieval…

July 04, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon

Mohammed BDIH Lebanese Sweets. Walnut & Cheese KATAYEF in the Old City of Saida

Tasty Discoveries | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

July 04, 2020

Tasty Discoveries

Mohammed BDIH Lebanese Sweets. Walnut & Cheese KATAYEF in the Old City of Saida

Qatayef or Katayef is an Arab dessert commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts. It can be described as a folded pancake.

July 04, 2020 | Saida

What is MALBAN: Saida's Famous Eid Treat

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

July 01, 2020

Desserts & Sweets

What is MALBAN: Saida's Famous Eid Treat

With the coming of each Eid al-Fitr, the malban comes out of hiding, ready to eat after 40 days of preparation.“The malban is a Turkish sweet that doesn’t need a machine because it is…

July 01, 2020 | Saida

Nature, Stories & Learning: A Day with Father Nabil at Deir Al Mzayraa, Kfarhouna Jezzine

Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 01, 2020

Travel & Tourism

Nature, Stories & Learning: A Day with Father Nabil at Deir Al Mzayraa, Kfarhouna Jezzine

Kfarhoune, an amazing Village in the mountains of South Lebanon and offers numerous interesting places and events to relax and have fun. Kfarhouna is spread over four hills at 1100 -1300 meters above…

July 01, 2020 | South Lebanon

Early Friday Morning, Walking in SAIDA’S Old Souk. Maamoul Making & Lahme Beajine

Travel & Tourism | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

May 31, 2020

Travel & Tourism

Early Friday Morning, Walking in SAIDA’S Old Souk. Maamoul Making & Lahme Beajine

Sidon, known locally as Sayda or Saida, is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located in the South Governorate, of which it is the capital, on the Mediterranean coast. Tyre to the south and…

May 31, 2020 | Saida

Marjeyoun: A Beautiful Village Down South With Thousand Stories to Tell

Mechwar Videos | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 28, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Marjeyoun: A Beautiful Village Down South With Thousand Stories to Tell

Marjayoun (Arabic: مرجعيون‎: also Marj 'Ayoun, Marjuyun or Marjeyoun - meaning "meadow of springs") is both a Lebanese town (also known as Jdeideh / Jdeida / Jdeidet Marjeyoun) and an…

March 28, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon

Kfar Jarra: A Model, a Clean Village in South Lebanon

Mechwar Videos | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 17, 2020

Mechwar Videos

Kfar Jarra: A Model, a Clean Village in South Lebanon

Kfar Jarra in Mohafazat Liban-Sud is located in Lebanon about 24 mi (or 39 km) south of Beirut, the country's capital town.

January 17, 2020 | Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon

Super Bowl: Saida's Delicious Poke Bowls

Asian & Chinese | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

January 15, 2020

Asian & Chinese

Super Bowl: Saida's Delicious Poke Bowls

I was not expecting to be amazed! Delicious poke bowls made with the best ingredients out there. Super Bowl is worth visiting Saida for.

January 15, 2020 | Restaurants | Saida

Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 3 of 3 in Saida

Mechwar Videos | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

September 02, 2019

Mechwar Videos

Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 3 of 3 in Saida

Welcome to SAIDA, a Mediterranean city in the south of Lebanon. We are here in the "fishing town" to EAT and Saida (or Sidon) is packed with local delicacies and delicious Lebanese STREET FOOD! Join…

September 02, 2019 | Popular | Saida

A Day at "Imam Sadr Foundation": Always and Forever at the Service of People

News | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 27, 2019

News

A Day at "Imam Sadr Foundation": Always and Forever at the Service of People

For half a century, the Imam Sadr Foundation has been planting the seeds of good deeds in this most fertile land, growing hope in our promising fields, bearing the torch of…

July 27, 2019 | South Lebanon

Groupy-Ramlawi: Saida’s Best Ice Cream

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

July 14, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Groupy-Ramlawi: Saida’s Best Ice Cream

How many times have you enjoyed a lemon ice cream tasting like a real lemon being squeezed inside your mouth? One of Lebanon’s ultimate best ice cream shops is located in Saida and is called…

July 14, 2019 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Saida

Walking in Saida: The City of a Million Stories. (Enjoy Hundreds of Photos)

Mechwar Videos | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

May 15, 2019

Mechwar Videos

Walking in Saida: The City of a Million Stories. (Enjoy Hundreds of Photos)

Set amid thick citrus and banana groves, the port town of Saida, also called Sidon, was onc

May 15, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Saida

Khalife Blown Glass Atelier; Handcraft Workshop in Sarafand, South Lebanon

News | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

April 25, 2019

News

Khalife Blown Glass Atelier; Handcraft Workshop in Sarafand, South Lebanon

Khalifa blown glass in Sarafand (located at 14km from Sidon) manufactures a clear transparent glass that is free from air bubbles. Craftsmen from Sarafand also offer a new range of colors and shapes…

April 25, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon

Hadaf: Unique Lebanese Sweets at Al Anwar Saida

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 17, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Hadaf: Unique Lebanese Sweets at Al Anwar Saida

Let’s start agreeing that these are not “baklava.” Looking like oriental sweets, these diamond shaped sweets are intended to make you drool. They are called “Hadaf.”…

April 17, 2019 | Recommended | Saida

Saj and Manakish Abou Hekmat, Hasbaya

Bread & Bakeries | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 26, 2019

Bread & Bakeries

Saj and Manakish Abou Hekmat, Hasbaya

Down south, two hours from Beirut is a bakery, a special shop producing unique Markouk saj bread as well as a selection of innovative manakish. To start with, look at the dough which doesn't…

March 26, 2019 | Manakish | South Lebanon

Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches

Restaurants | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

March 03, 2019

Restaurants

Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches

Every time I visit Saida, Mido's is an important stop for me. This morning I enjoyed some flavorful sandwiches made of fresh ciabatta bread and using fine ingredients. Roast beef…

March 03, 2019 | Reviews | Saida

Gharamti & Kiblawi Sweets, Saida: The Knefeh Naboulsieh

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

March 03, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Gharamti & Kiblawi Sweets, Saida: The Knefeh Naboulsieh

Gharamti & Kiblawi are famous for their Knefeh Naboulsieh: Kanafeh Nabulsieh originated in the Palestinian city of Nablus, hence the name Nab

March 03, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Saida

Ambrosia Cakes, Saida: The "PuffNefeh" and Red Velvet Cake

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

December 31, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

Ambrosia Cakes, Saida: The "PuffNefeh" and Red Velvet Cake

Homemade Bakery creating exceptional creations: Check out the video! The "Puff-Nefe" is a must try.

December 31, 2018 | Tasty Discoveries | Saida

The Fat Guy Diner: Now Open in Saida (Restaurant Closed)

News | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

November 06, 2018

News

The Fat Guy Diner: Now Open in Saida (Restaurant Closed)

The Fat Guy Diner is now Open in Saida. Check out the photos and first visit food pictures.

November 06, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Saida

Souk el Akel Saida: In Support of the Rotaract Green Initiative

Events | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

September 03, 2018

Events

Souk el Akel Saida: In Support of the Rotaract Green Initiative

For the 3rd consecutive year, Souk el Akel comes to Saida! In support of Rotaract’s “Green Saida Initiative” aiming to transform Saida into a Green, Environmental Friendly…

September 03, 2018 | News | Saida

Souk el Akel Goes South: Celebrating Summer in Sour, Tyre

Souk el Akel | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 20, 2018

Souk el Akel

Souk el Akel Goes South: Celebrating Summer in Sour, Tyre

Lebanon’s southernmost city, Tyre is one of those hidden gems that makes Lebanon a spectacular place to travel to. Though historically Tyre was one of Lebanon’s most significant cities,…

August 20, 2018 | South Lebanon

Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South

Restaurants | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 30, 2018

Restaurants

Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South

Spot an impressive building on the highway driving south... Al Forno, now open for the last eight months, is that metallic building hosting a bakery, a pastry, an ice cream place and a…

July 30, 2018 | Reviews | South Lebanon

Ramadan in Saida: Iftar and Suhour (An Exciting Video)

Mechwar Videos | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

May 27, 2018

Mechwar Videos

Ramadan in Saida: Iftar and Suhour (An Exciting Video)

Saida’s old town easily rivals its counterparts across the region. Extraordinarily well preserved, the cool, winding streets of the souk retain their ancient origins while functioning as an…

May 27, 2018 | Popular | Saida

Popeye’s; The Famous Chicken Franchise, Now Open in Saida

American | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 27, 2018

American

Popeye’s; The Famous Chicken Franchise, Now Open in Saida

Known to be the second biggest chicken franchise in the world, Popeye’s, coming straight from the states, has opened its first branch in Lebanon. Choosing Saida for their start, the chicken…

April 27, 2018 | Restaurants | Saida

Al Jardali Saida: My Favorite Knefeh

Breakfast & Coffee | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

January 15, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

Al Jardali Saida: My Favorite Knefeh

If you watch my shows or follow my stories on Instagram, you would know by now that Al Jardali Saida sells my favorite Knefeh in Lebanon. Thinner than all the rest, the…

January 15, 2018 | Popular | Saida

Food Trucks in Lebanon... Go to Saida!

Mechwar Videos | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

December 21, 2017

Mechwar Videos

Food Trucks in Lebanon... Go to Saida!

Saida, Lebanon's only city to allow food trucks to date has already five of them. Follow me on a discovery tour... &nb

December 21, 2017 | News | Saida

Souk el Akel Comes to Saida!

Events | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

September 28, 2017

Events

Souk el Akel Comes to Saida!

Saida here we come! Souk el Akel will be celebrating food for a cause between the 6th and the 8th of October next to the football stadium.

September 28, 2017 | News | Saida

Nassab Saida: My Favorite Maacroun, Ouwaymat and Mchabbak!

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

September 17, 2017

Desserts & Sweets

Nassab Saida: My Favorite Maacroun, Ouwaymat and Mchabbak!

Searching for the best Maacroun, Mchabbak and Ouwaymat in town? There's only one address! Visit Nassab Sweets in Saida. They're different to any others I've previously tried. The…

September 17, 2017 | Recommended | Saida

Asal: A Lebanese Restaurant Now Open in Saida

News | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

September 15, 2017

News

Asal: A Lebanese Restaurant Now Open in Saida

Asal, a Lebanese restaurant proposing an international cuisine has opened its doors in Saida serving a variety of Kaak, Lebanese specialities and international dishes. Below are some photos of the…

September 15, 2017 | Reviews | Saida

Breakfast in Tyre Has One Address: Mazraani!

Breakfast & Coffee | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 06, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast in Tyre Has One Address: Mazraani!

Tyre, home of Lebanon's most beautiful beachfront and tastiest breakfast. I was back for the tasty local street breakfast and this time met Mr. Mazraani and his son, who have been producing these…

August 06, 2017 | Recommended | South Lebanon

Mechwar to the Old City of Tyre (Sour)

Mechwar Videos | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 01, 2017

Mechwar Videos

Mechwar to the Old City of Tyre (Sour)

Tyre boasts a proud Phoenician past, wonderful seaside location, Roman ruins and a medieval souq. Home to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), it also has good beaches…

August 01, 2017 | Travel & Tourism | South Lebanon

The Famous and Unique Sahlab Zoheir Hankir

Desserts & Sweets | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

June 10, 2017

Desserts & Sweets

The Famous and Unique Sahlab Zoheir Hankir

The king of Sahlab, the master of milk related desserts and sweets: Meet Zoheir Hankir who's know-how has been handed down from generation to generation. His authentic shop in Saida welcomes you to…

June 10, 2017 | Recommended | Saida

Saida, A Trendy City: 25 Restaurants, One Long Day!

Mechwar Videos | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

March 31, 2017

Mechwar Videos

Saida, A Trendy City: 25 Restaurants, One Long Day!

Sidon or Saïda (Arabic: صيدا‎‎) is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is loc

March 31, 2017 | Travel & Tourism | Saida

Al Challal: A Lebanese Restaurant in Jezzine

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 17, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Challal: A Lebanese Restaurant in Jezzine

We chose Al Challal to have lunch while shooting an episode of Mechwar on Jezzine. Al Challal is a Lebanese restaurant nestled on a cliff right by the water fall.

February 17, 2017 | Restaurants | South Lebanon

Mido's: Saida's Tasty Sandwiches!

Sandwiches | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

February 16, 2017

Sandwiches

Mido's: Saida's Tasty Sandwiches!

Mido's is a casual fast food eatery in Saida. It is a favorite at Souk el Akel and is famous for its roast beef sandwich and the special Anthony's Rosto! Fresh bread, a loaded sandwich, crunchy…

February 16, 2017 | Street Food | Saida

Shawarma w Saj: Tasty Sandwiches in Saida

Reviews | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

February 14, 2017

Reviews

Shawarma w Saj: Tasty Sandwiches in Saida

Shawarma at Shawarma w Saj has more than one meaning. This Lebanese diner is a place I have been too and enjoyed. I am here again to enjoy their sandwiches while listening to the soothing tunes…

February 14, 2017 | Sandwiches | Saida

Il Padrino: Good Italian Food Served in a Cafe Style Ambiance

Italian Food | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 25, 2016

Italian Food

Il Padrino: Good Italian Food Served in a Cafe Style Ambiance

A fashion boutique, a restaurant and a sweet shop all in one - welcome to Il Padrino, Al Baba's Italian eatery in Saida. It is much more than just Italian food, it's a shisha place, it's a fashion…

July 25, 2016 | Restaurants | South Lebanon

Abou Hassan Al Habash Saida: Maamoul-Mad is the Specialty!

Recommended | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 25, 2016

Abou Hassan Al Habash Saida: Maamoul-Mad is the Specialty!

This morning, a friend of mine from Saida, a local who has watched my shows about his beautiful city, told me that I forgot one major place and he was ready to take me there. It's called Abou Hassan,…

April 25, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Saida

Il Padrino: Saida's Italian Social Hub

Italian Food | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 25, 2016

Italian Food

Il Padrino: Saida's Italian Social Hub

It's called Il Padrino and it's where the youth of Saida gather every weekend. Arriving from Beirut to prepare for Souk El Akel we were invited by the Rotaract Club to Il Padrino. The first…

April 25, 2016 | Restaurants | Saida

Beautiful Saida: A Mysterious City!

Mechwar Videos | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 12, 2016

Mechwar Videos

Beautiful Saida: A Mysterious City!

Sidon, on the coast 48 kilometers south of Beirut, is one of the Famous names in ancient history. But of all of Lebanon's cities this is the most mysterious, for its past has been tragically…

April 12, 2016 | Travel & Tourism | Saida

The Golden Tulip Hotel, Jiyyeh Marina

Hotels | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

April 09, 2016

Hotels

The Golden Tulip Hotel, Jiyyeh Marina

Having breakfast on the second day, it was time to write the review. Two nights spent at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Jiyyeh, were enough to have a general idea. It's a large resort with a 24 hours…

April 09, 2016 | Reviews | South Lebanon

Mido's: Tasty Ciabatta Sandwiches in Saida

Recommended | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 08, 2016

Mido's: Tasty Ciabatta Sandwiches in Saida

Visiting Saida for the fifth time his year I was introduced to Mido's. Mido's has introduced himself to me and will be part of our next Souk... Tasting was a must. This morning I enjoyed some…

April 08, 2016 | Sandwiches | Saida

Saida Celebrates the Biggest Food Fiesta Ever: Joy at Khan el Franj!

News | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 03, 2016

News

Saida Celebrates the Biggest Food Fiesta Ever: Joy at Khan el Franj!

If the city could express its feelings... It would have been with a tear of Joy! Saida celebrates food and fun for a united Lebanon... The Khan's heart beats again!

April 03, 2016 | Souk el Akel | Saida

Discover the Hidden Gems of SAIDA, South Lebanon: A Video Tour

Mechwar Videos | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

December 30, 2015

Mechwar Videos

Discover the Hidden Gems of SAIDA, South Lebanon: A Video Tour

For the passion of food, the belief in Lebanon, and the appreciation of life, came out two great episodes about a wondrous city called Saida (Sidon). This City makes you fall in love with its…

December 30, 2015 | Popular | Saida

Al Mashhour: Delicious Food Up in Rashaya el Wadi

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 25, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Mashhour: Delicious Food Up in Rashaya el Wadi

In the region of Rashaya el Wadi, is a restaurant, a Lebanese restaurant called Mashhour. Mashhour, or "famous" in English, comes from the owner's name and isn't a case of pretentious management.

August 25, 2015 | Recommended | South Lebanon

Al Chalouf: My Favorite Restaurant in Jezzine

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 04, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Chalouf: My Favorite Restaurant in Jezzine

My wife being from Jezzine, we regularly visit this beautiful village up south which the locals call a city. Surrounded by mountains of green trees, the lady of the south is indeed a gem nestled over…

May 04, 2015 | Restaurants | South Lebanon

The Rest House Saida: Good Food, Chaotic Service

Fish & Seafood | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

April 30, 2015

Fish & Seafood

The Rest House Saida: Good Food, Chaotic Service

Traditional places are a must, many of us often visit fancy restaurants but sometimes tourist locations should be visited so one knows what we locals are offering guests to our country. The Rest…

April 30, 2015 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Saida

Fresh Fish at Masmaket el Bahar Nabathieh

Recommended | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

April 08, 2015

Fresh Fish at Masmaket el Bahar Nabathieh

When you fall in love with something nothing can stop you from coming back for it again and again... I fell in love with a village and here I am again. I came to eat fish, fresh fish from our sea at…

April 08, 2015 | Restaurants | South Lebanon