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Lebanon / Places We Go

The Modified Volkswagens Of Bcharre, Lebanon

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Justin Ames • 4 Comments

I’m not sure who is responsible, but the mountain town of Bcharre is filled with these severely modified Volkswagen Beetles: They look like they could take a serious beating… Actually, they look like they already have taken a serious beating. But, they look like they could take another one: They are an interesting local specialty. … Continue reading →

Lebanon / Places We Go

Bcharre And The Qadisha Valley

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Justin Ames • 10 Comments

A view down the Qadisha Valley… The Qadisha Valley is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Lebanon. With its trails set amid steep cliffs, waterfalls, rock-cut tombs and monasteries it is hard to argue with this impression. When we visited we had the valley almost entirely to ourselves – there were … Continue reading →

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