Tag: Lebanon
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When Tectonic Plates Collide: Lebanon’s Hidden Earthquake Risk
If you’re planning a trip to Lebanon or just curious about why this particular corner of the world is geologically restless, you need to understand what’s happening literally beneath your feet. In August 2024, two earthquakes originating in neighboring Syria reminded everyone that the Levant sits on one of the most tectonically active zones on…
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Exploring the 9 Governorates of Lebanon
Despite its small size, Lebanon is remarkably diverse. From Mediterranean beaches and ancient cities to mountain villages and fertile valleys, each of its nine governorates (muhafazat) has its own character, history, and culture. The 9 governorates of Lebanon are: The country’s capital, Beirut, is the political, cultural, and economic heart of Lebanon. To the east,…
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René Mouawad International Airport — The Smallest “International” Airport on the Mediterranean
Maarten’s Note.There are airports that overwhelm you with glass, duty-free, and endless boarding gates. And then there are airports that barely pretend to be airports at all — places where aviation feels less like infrastructure and more like an idea. René Mouawad International Airport belongs firmly to the latter category. It is an airport that…