Hiking in Hamat: Promoting Ecotourism in Lebanon with ProMax Sports
One of the main reasons Traveling with Thyme was created was to promote tourism in the cities and countries we visit. Starting with our own!
Ecotourism (ecological tourism) has become a trending form of tourism worldwide enabling outdoor-lovers to travel and explore natural environments whilst reducing their environmental impact and supporting conservation efforts.…
Bonavida Mar Mikhael: I finally found a bar in Beirut that serves great food
Bonavida, smack in the middle of the Mar Mikhael nightlife bar scene, has emerged with a delicious “tapas” menu to satisfy our late night pre- and post-drinking cravings in Beirut, Lebanon.…
Steak Bar Sushi raises the bar for Lebanon’s culinary scene! [restaurant closed]
Great news for sushi and steak lovers, you don’t have to drive all the way to Beirut for a unique culinary experience! Steak Bar Sushi has landed in Naccache and is here to blow your mind.…
SUD Mar Mikhael Finally Reveals its New Rooftop Bar and We Love it!
SUD Mar Mikhael revealed its new extended rooftop bar this Spring just in time to welcome those perfect days of crisp weather in Beirut!
They even went through a rather noteworthy menu change!
Some favourites such as the Pain Perdu and the Parmesan Wheel were spared (there is a God!).…
Your Beirut City Guide to the Best Brunch in Beirut [Updated 2019]
Brunch is by far the best meal of the day. I mean, seriously, at what other meal can you fit pancakes and burgers in one meal?
The brunch scene in Beirut has definitely upped its game in recent years, with so many restaurants offering brunch as a standard option on their menu.…
Laduree Brunch: A Glamorous Morning Indulgence in Beirut [restaurant closed]
In case you didn’t already know, the upscale Parisian café, Laduree, isn’t only internationally known for their sweet colourful French macarons that everyone is so obsessed with for some reason, but also their chic and elegant brunch.…
Les Malins: A Picture Perfect Lunch at The Backyard Hazmieh [restaurant closed]
Les Malins, the recently opened French brasserie in The Backyard in Hazmieh, has been calling out to me; its mouthwatering pictures off their menu tempting me to come for a visit.…
#IAmGapFit at the Official Launch of the GapFit SS17 Collection at Beirut Souks Lebanon
I was pleased to be invited along with other influencers and media to be part of the official launch of the new GapFit SS17 activewear collection in Lebanon at Beirut Souks last Thursday!…
The Food Dealer: Enjoying a Vegan Brunch in Beirut over the Weekend [restaurant closed]
I’ve visited The Food Dealer in Mar Mikhael on multiple occasions in the past. I always found it to be a tad too pricey – yes, I know organic means double and sometimes triple the price in Lebanon – however, I was still not convinced it was worth the price tag.…
CAUTION: The Flavour Thief is Here to Steal Your Heart (and Stomach)
“From Bangkok to Mumbai: markets, pantries, and locals I kidnap them all. My kitchen is my partner.” The Flavour Thief
Sounds a bit suspicious to me. Let’s see what this so-called thief of flavours is all about…
Restaurants in Lebanon aren’t really known for serving hearty chunky soups.…