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Taanayel Eco Lodge – Authentic Travel
Blog: Ottsworld - 4 April 2011
I crave authentic experiences when I travel. I want culture not tourism. That’s why my time in Lebanon was so special; while living with a family I was able to experience the real Lebanon, with no tourist sugar coating. However, because I was participating in a GeoVisions cultural exchange program, I was not really exposed [...]
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Mezze and Wine in the Bekaa Valley
Blog: Half - 19 July 2009
This morning, my Turkish friend Ozge (she’s in my Arabic class at ALPS) and I decided to meet up for a quick coffee before hopping on a mini-bus to the town of Zahlé in the Bekaa Valley. Mini-buses aren’t actually buses, but rather, large, white mini-vans. If you get on the bus at a transport hub, [...]
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Through the snowline on Mount Lebanon - in Lebanon
Blog: Heather on her travels - 17 July 2009
On my recent trip to Lebanon, my friend and I went on a girl’s mini-road trip for 3 days, touring the north of Lebanon. There was a touch of Thelma and Louise in the fun we had, although no pretty boys or driving off cliffs were involved. From the coast near Tripoli we climbed up through [...]
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