A summary of my top ten countries of 2014! With 49 new countries across 5 continents visited in 2014, I had a serious year of travel with some wonderful and crazy experiences. I’ll post the complete list soon, but until then, here is my pick for the top 10 new countries visited based on the … Continue reading Top Ten Countries of 2014
Visit Lebanon and its main attractions despite war raging in neighboring Syria with notes from my trip The Great Eastern Summer. Lebanon was once a famous country for tourism but struggled to rebuild its reputation after a long civil war that ended in 1990. Today it is plagued by the Syrian conflict to the east. … Continue reading Why You Should Visit Lebanon Today
A review of The Smallville Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Sexy design and decoration. Central location next to the National Museum. Great enthusiastic service. Incredible suites with wrap-around terraces. Experience Beirut, the capital of Lebanon is the most bustling city of the country. This large metropolis has many … Continue reading Experience: The Smallville Hotel, Beirut
A review of InterContinental Le Vendome Beirut on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Close to Beirut City Center and shopping areas. Access to several luxury pool options. 24 hour rooftop bar and restaurant with great view. Old world charm with modern conveniences. Experience Le Vendome Beirut is the definition of old-world luxury. The … Continue reading Experience: InterContinental Le Vendome Beirut
An itinerary and planning for “The Great Eastern Summer”, a trip of a lifetime, across three continents and over thirty countries. With three months open for travel my friend Bill and I were set to do some serious exploring. We would start in Africa, go on safari and climb Mount Kilimanjaro, then venture into the … Continue reading The Great Eastern Summer