Aug 14th, 2009 at 7:00PM: I hope everyone on the mainland enjoyed the Perseids meteor shower earlier this week! There were plenty of lovely streaks in the sky worthy of a few ooo's and ahh's. Here are few recent articles that might elicit similarly inspired reactions.
The most beautiful destinations in Asia [via OpenTravel]
Is Beirut gorgeous, dangerous, or both? This article sorts out the myth that is Beirut. [via ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadlinks for Friday 8.14.09
Aug 14th, 2009 at 7:00PM: I hope everyone on the mainland enjoyed the Perseids meteor shower earlier this week! There were plenty of lovely streaks in the sky worthy of a few ooo's and ahh's. Here are few recent articles that might elicit similarly inspired reactions.
The most beautiful destinations in Asia [via OpenTravel]
Is Beirut gorgeous, dangerous, or both? This article sorts out the myth that is Beirut. [via ...Peace brings tourists back to Lebanon
Aug 4th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Even by the standards of the Middle East, Lebanon has had a rough time of it. A bitter civil war and periodic Israeli invasions have left much of the country in ruins, but now that order appears to be restored, the country's tourism ministry is wooing visitors back.
Lebanon has a lot going for it--beautiful beaches, good skiing, fine dining, fantastic historical sights, and cheap accommodation. ...Keep busy with 44 travel ideas
Jan 10th, 2009 at 2:00PM: If the entire world is too much from which to choose, take a look at The 44 Places to Go in 2009 suggested by the New York Times. Some are obvious, such as Reykjavik, which was been on everyone's mind 2008. Others are easy, including Washington D.C. Our nation's capital has plenty of hotels (including the funky Hotel Helix, photo at right), great public transportation and access via two major ...Concierge.com names Tel Aviv #1 must see destination of 09
Dec 18th, 2008 at 10:00AM: Many of the top destinations on Concierge.com's 2009 "It" list may surprise you, starting with their number one pick: Tel Aviv. At they pitch it, however, Israel's second largest city and economic hub sounds glorious: "...this newly hip city has plenty to celebrate, with a spate of new hotels and redevelopment, a happening contemporary art scene, and vibrant nightlife. Unlike more religious and ...Terrorist themed restaurant in Lebanon
Jun 23rd, 2008 at 8:30AM: Who said terrorism and violence couldn't be laughed at, or to that matter, even eaten!? Fast food restaurant "Buns and Guns" in Beirut allows you to do both. In a space decorated as if a military post (with weapons, ammunition and camouflage netting hanging from the ceiling), this eatery serves "rocket propelled grenade" (chicken on a skewer), "terrorist bread" and other dishes called ...
