Lebanon hosts several major music festivals each year in different cities and parts of the country. Three of the most popular festivals are the Byblos International Festival, Baalbek International Festival, and Beiteddine Festival. Many of the most famous singers and bands in the world have performed at these festivals. Each festival takes place in impressive … Continue reading Episode 5 – Three popular music festivals
Tourism
Episode 3 – Jeita Grotto caves
The Jeita Grotto (Arabic: مغارة جعيتا) is one of Lebanon’s most famous natural wonders. It is a world-renowned system of interconnected limestone caves spanning about 9 kilometers, parts of which are only accessible by boat. Jeita Grotto is one of the most spectacular places in the world to see stalactites and stalagmites. Dareen tells us … Continue reading Episode 3 – Jeita Grotto caves
Episode 2 – Chouwen Lake
Mariam tells us about her trip to Chouwen Lake as part of her multi-part honeymoon around Lebanon. She describes the “Jannet Chouwen valley”, river, and lake as well as people she met and things she did during the trip. The lake is located in Ftouh Keserwan about 40 km away from Beirut. The stream that … Continue reading Episode 2 – Chouwen Lake