Travel Diary: Day 5 in Barcelona
We got to sleep in for once during our vacation…. until 9 am.
5 days into our trip, T and I decide to switch accommodations for a new Barcelona experience. We moved from our hotel on Las Ramblas to an apartment via AirBnB in the Exiample neighbourhood, which is only a 15-min walk from the beautiful Sagrada Familia.
…Effortless Sightseeing with Barcelona Bus Turistic
One of the great things about Barcelona is that it’s so easy to get around that we were mostly walking everywhere we needed to go.
I can’t count the number of times we walked on the marina starting from Port Vell to the many beaches stretched out along the coast or the times we passed the twisting and turning streets of Gothic Quarter and that ever-stretching Passeig de Gracia.
…Brunch and Cake: In Grandmothers We Trust
“Salad for breakfast? Pancakes for dinner? Here anything is possible.” – Brunch and Cake.
Brunch and Cake isn’t your quintessential traditional brunch; it’s brunch on a higher (and more beautiful) scale.
…Chocolate Chef for a Day at Elsa Chocolatier [closed]
God knows my chocolate making skills are close to non-existent, so no, I wasn’t exactly a master chef (this time anyway)! However, I did get to play with chocolate.
About Elsa Chocolatier
Established in 1994, the family-owned business, Elsa Chocolatier, opened its first shop in Mar Elias, offering Belgian chocolate of the highest quality to Beirut.
…Perfect Apple Crumble Pie with Salted Caramel [Recipe]
If you aren’t already aware, Lebanon is currently undergoing an “apple crisis”.
Lebanese apple farmers aren’t being able to export their produce due to the current war in Syria (i.e. main transport through the country is impossible) and it’s too expensive to send by plane.
…Travel Diary: Day 1 in Barcelona
I am in love with Barcelona.
T and I took a long (and very necessary) vacation in September. We set off for our first trip to Barcelona – a 9-day trip to an exciting, stunning city that resulted in beautiful memories that will last us a lifetime.
…Mario e Mario: A la Italiana in Mar Mikhael
Attention readers! I have found a true gem in Mar Mikhael. It’s not a cool hipster café, and it’s not one of those new concept bistros that happen to be popping up all over the place.…
A Scrumptious Breakfast at La Petite Table Dbayeh [restaurant closed]
Lunch and Cake at Gordon’s Cafe, Le Gray Hotel
The sophisticated, cosmopolitan and laid-back Gordon’s Cafe at Le Gray Hotel in Downtown Beirut is the perfect spot for any kind of meet up, from business meetings and afternoon coffees to solo tranquil lunches and family get-togethers.…
Visit Lebanon: To Harissa and Back
If you want a simple, easy and meaningful day trip in Lebanon, then go to Harissa.
For the purpose of this article, Harissa will replace “Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lebanon”.
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