Lebanon is a country where food is more than a meal — it’s a celebration, a tradition, and a way people come together. Eating out here feels warm and familiar, whether you’re sitting at a long table covered with mezza, enjoying grilled seafood by the coast, or trying modern takes on classic dishes in Beirut’s lively neighborhoods. Restaurants in Lebanon carry the same welcoming energy you feel throughout the country: generous plates, loud conversations, the smell of fresh herbs and bread drifting through the air, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than planned.

Jeita Grotto is one of Lebanon’s most impressive natural landmarks, hidden in the green valley of Nahr al-Kalb just a short drive from Beirut. It’s a place shaped by water, stone, and time, where massive caves open into chambers filled with towering formations that look almost otherworldly. The grotto is divided into two sections — the Upper Grotto, explored through walkways, and the Lower Grotto, visited by a quiet boat ride along an underground lake. Together, they create an experience that feels calm, mysterious, and completely unique. The area around the caves is peaceful and surrounded by hills, with pathways, gardens, and lookout spots that make the whole visit feel like a small escape from the pace of the city.

Beirut feels unlike any other city in the Middle East — warm, chaotic, stylish, historic, and modern all at the same time. It’s a place where the sea touches the edge of the city, where old stone houses sit next to sleek new buildings, and where every neighborhood has its own rhythm. Beirut carries thousands of years of history, yet it lives with a youthful energy that you feel the moment you arrive. People sit in cafés for hours over tiny cups of coffee, fishermen cast their lines from rocky shores, and the scent of fresh bread, cardamom, and grilled meats drifts through the streets. There’s an openness here, a mix of cultures and influences that comes from centuries of trade, migration, and rebuilding.