Aka house of Trad. Sarah Trad’s father bought this beautiful house in 1985 as a retreat for his family from the hustle, bustle and heat of Beirut. But its history goes way back. It first became a private home in…
Category: middle east
best bed: Movenpick Petra Resort, Wadi Musa, Jordan
Location, location, location. The Movenpick is only steps from the entrance to Petra. Why should you care? Well, the site is huge, a bit overwhelming and there is a lot to see. I loved being able to go back several…
best bed: Hotel Albergo, Beirut, Lebanon
Old world charm and top-notch personal service meet at the Albergo Hotel. A boutique gem in the heart of the residential Ashrafieh neighborhood it is only a 10-minute walk to the hustle and bustle of downtown Beirut. This luxury hotel …
best bed: Hilton Dead Sea Resort, Sweimeh, Jordan
The new kid on the block, the Hilton Dead Sea Resort only joined the string of resorts which line the beach in March 2017. I am not a resort person, but the Hilton does a good job of taking the…
go go go to baalbek!
If Baalbek isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. This site has been wowing tourists, pilgrims and explorers for thousands of years. What one sees today is largely Roman. But the area has been inhabited since about 9000 BC.…
my favourite things: PETRA
Petra is on everyone’s bucket list for a reason. No matter how many times you have seen the Treasury, Petra’s most famous image, in movies or guide books, nothing prepares you for the first breathtaking moment you lay eyes on the…
