Tag: Current Events

Lebanon: Temples and Trees

I booked this day trip to visit the ancient ruins of Bekaa Valley. When the day was over, however, I crashed into bed, thinking about what I had just experienced over the past fourteen hours: multiple religions, thousands of years of history, prime archaeological sites, unique cuisine, a camel ride, bare mountains and cedar forests, ski lodges and coastal resorts… That was some introduction to Lebanon. Read more » » »

Tbilisi, Georgia: a City of Stone and Glass

Georgia may seem like a small country, yet its landscapes are extraordinarily diverse and its culture surprisingly deep, going back millennia. Tbilisi, the capital city, is a good place to start exploring Georgia—with its Old Town, sulfur baths, cuisine, and picturesque vistas. You will discover that despite the long traditions, Georgia is a vibrant and rejuvenated country. Read more » » »