Is Rawabi the extension of Silicon Wadi?
The first planned city of Palestine appears as the new high-tech hub of the Middle East and wants to become a role Smart City for the rest of the country Continue reading Is Rawabi the extension of Silicon Wadi?
Our favorite Sea is already Dead
The real magic of the Dead Sea lies in its beauty. Continue reading Our favorite Sea is already Dead
These 5 places will make you dream of the Middle East in 2019
Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel.. Yes, for this year 2019 we are encouraging you to book a ticket to an “unconventional” destination and enjoy it like a local. This year 2019 will be the year to come and visit the reality in the Middle East Continue reading These 5 places will make you dream of the Middle East in 2019
Finding peace in East Jerusalem: “On the Heights”
In these three chapters, three spots editorial, we will share nine of our favorite spots in Jerusalem that are definitely worth a visit. If the old city of Jerusalem is amazing from the ground, wait to see these three incredible spots that will allow you to get a better picture of how complicated it must be to divide a city that just seems all the same. Continue reading Finding peace in East Jerusalem: “On the Heights”
“Beyrouth, mon amour”
Before you even realise, you felt in love with a city you didn’t know about. “Car comme il en a toujours été, c’est seulement à l’heure de la séparation que l’amour connait sa propre profondeur”, Khalil Gibran. Continue reading “Beyrouth, mon amour”
This is (not) Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is probably THE day to be here. The country as a whole stops operating, businesses shut down, restaurants, places of leisure, transportation, even the airport closes. Need ideas on what to do? Nobody’s allowed to drive so roads are literally EMPTY of cars, apart from casual emergency vehicles. This means the highways are taking over by bikers and pedestrians, people doing pic-nics or just enjoying the silence of a country free of pollution. Continue reading This is (not) Yom Kippur
“Casanegra”, the dark side of the White City
When talking about the dark side of this beautiful city, we mean what happens when the sun goes down. If you’re not used to this picturesque scenery, take a deep breath and enjoy the travel through time in a city dominated by street food, traffic, neon lights , irony and misterious events. Continue reading “Casanegra”, the dark side of the White City
Why is Beirut architecture such a brain teaser?
Architecture in Beirut is a mixture of colonial art-deco buildings, mosques, churches, cement blocks and a growing trend of skyscrapers simulating the most luxurious emirates of the Middle East. If you’re passionate about architecture, you’re just slightly interested in architecture, or even you do not give a damn for architecture. It doesn’t matter. It is just too INTERESTING to miss it. Continue reading Why is Beirut architecture such a brain teaser?
“Eid-el-Adha”: a tragic day for lambs
Literally “Festival of the Sacrifice” is one of the most important Muslim holidays. They conmemorate the effort made by the prophet Abraham for God sacrifying a lamb. Continue reading “Eid-el-Adha”: a tragic day for lambs
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