Christina, Author at Traveling with Thyme

Indigo Le Gray Beirut Has A Lavish New Menu Created By French Executive Chef Nicolas Herbault

HotelsChristinaApril 1, 20190

It’s hard not to fall in love with the prestigious Le Gray in Beirut. I’ve expressed my enthusiasm for this 5-star luxury hotel multiple times over the years and I’m pleased to proclaim that it just gets better.

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Afaf The Cake Lounge: Just Because… Cake [restaurant closed]

LebanonChristinaJanuary 10, 20190

As you step inside Afaf The Cake Lounge Gemmayze, you’re met with a cozy ambiance with soothing music playing in the background. And of course, CAKE. Delicate desserts in glass domes – almost too perfect to eat.

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Swiss Butter: Our Favourite Steakhouse Opens A New Branch In Jal El Dib!

LebanonChristinaDecember 7, 20180

So excited that Swiss Butter opened a new branch in Jal El Dib!

Famous for the signature sauce and affordable prices, Swiss Butter features only 3 items on their menu: Beef, Chicken and Salmon.

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Things To Do In Beiteddine, Lebanon [Travel Guide]

LebanonChristinaDecember 6, 20180

Shouf is one of the best-preserved regions in Lebanon. Picturesque villages, breathtaking scenery, Lebanese heritage sites, historical palaces and even the largest cedar forest in Lebanon!

There are countless of things to do in Beiteddine and its nearby villages, including Deir El Qamar and Barouk, which makes the Shouf region perfect to explore!

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Potion Kitchen Natural Skincare In Collaboration With Mint Basil Market

BeautyChristinaNovember 26, 20182

Taking care of your skin is just as important as taking care of your diet.

I love trying new skincare products (especially face masks) and I received this gorgeous set from Potion Kitchen via Mint Basil Market (aka the BEST place for shopping healthy and organic online in Lebanon because everything is in one place!).

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Celebrate World Mankousheh Day With Zaatar W Zeit! + WIN 100$

EventsChristinaNovember 2, 201816

Lebanon. The ultimate breakfast nation, from eggs to all sorts of cheeses to labneh to knefeh and so much more, but most importantly… mankousheh, the most beloved traditional Lebanese breakfast.

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Coara: The First 100% Vegan Restaurant In Lebanon (Vegan Knefe Included!!)

LebanonChristinaOctober 25, 20183

If you’re visiting Beiteddine or Deir El Qamar in Shouf, then a lunch stop at Coara is a must.

Only 10 minutes away from Beiteddine, this family-owned farm-to-table vegan restaurant is a truly one of a kind!

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Baytna Barouk: A Must Try Lebanese Restaurant In The Shouf Region!

LebanonChristinaOctober 18, 20180

How about we visit a Lebanese restaurant housed in a 200 year-old building that serves wonderful authentic Lebanese cuisine for the weekend in Shouf?

This family-owned restaurant in Al Barouk village in the region of Shouf is situated in a traditional setting in an arched stone building built about 200 years ago.

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