Heart and SOUL
Lebanon is not a polished and predictable destination – it’s a thrilling cultural and culinary revelation. Leave behind notions of lattes and friands and embrace cardamom-spiked Turkish coffee and nut-studded, rosescented, pastry-layered sweets. Pack light and loose because the waistline will expand with the never-ending mezze dishes and all that follows. You’ll discover trays and trays of sticky, nutty sweets to try and street food to devour. Manousheh (white flatbread) drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with za’atar is a must, as are fluffy falafel packed with pickles and wrapped tight with bread.
Lebanon is also a place where your heart has the chance to expand a little more than your middle. The people have known war and political turmoil, and there’s a sense that humanity and compassion are better understood here. Lebanese hospitality is some of the warmest you’ll ever find in your travels.
