Deir Al Oumara: Staycation in Deir Al Qamar [Hotel Review]
We paid a visit to the charming village of Deir Al Qamar the other week for a relaxing weekend in the mountains of Chouf.
Deir Al Oumara is quite a popular hotel among locals and visitors.…
Things To Do In Beiteddine, Lebanon [Travel Guide]
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!…
The Grand Sofar Hotel: This Hauntingly Beautiful Art Exhbition By Tom Young Will Give You Chills
The village of Sawfar (Sofar / Saoufar) was once a stop on the railway track from Beirut to Rayyak in the 19th century. Due to its location and natural environment with scenic views over Hammana valley, Sawfar became the perfect summer getaway for Beirut’s upper middle class.…
Moussa Castle: In Memory of Lebanese Visionary Moussa Maamari
Moussa Abdel Karim Al Maamari, the creative genius behind Moussa Castle, passed away on the 31st of January 2018.
Moussa built the iconic Moussa Castle with his own two hands.
If you ever visited Beiteddine or Deir El Qamar, you might have seen or even stopped at Moussa Castle.…
209 Lebanese Wine in Batroun tour and a dinner by the sea
I was invited to join a special secret wine tour with 209 Lebanese Wine in Batroun along with other wine enthusiasts.
About 209 Lebanese Wine
For those of you who don’t already know (shame on you), 209 Lebanese Wine is an online platform that delivers Lebanese wine from all over Lebanon right to your doorstep!…
Two days in Zahle with Chateau Ksara – and lots of Lebanese wine!
Founded in 1857, Chateau Ksara is one of Lebanon’s oldest and largest wineries as well as the first to produce red wine in the country!
For their 160th grape harvest, the renowned winery in Bekaa invited media and influencers for two days in Zahle to experience the art of wine and celebrate their ongoing success.…
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.…