16 Random Things You Didn’t Know Existed In Lebanon
Whether it’s hidden gems, easy-to-use services or new ways of giving back to society, we rounded up 16 random and completely awesome things you probably didn’t know existed in Lebanon.
Embrace has volunteers trained in mental health counseling ready to answer all your questions and concerns. If you or someone you know is working through mental health hurdles, be sure to give them a call on 1564.
2. A ghost opera screening at an abandoned theater
The storytelling collective Nowness has released a mesmerizing experimental art piece at the glorious and abandoned Grand Theater in the heart of Downtown Beirut. You can learn more about this project by clicking here.
3. The wine subscription you never knew you needed
209 Lebanese Club has its very own exclusive wine club (yes, it is an actual thing). All it takes is 65,000 LL a month and you’ll be sent up to 3 bottles with other connoisseur goodies and reviews of wine and some expert insight each month.
4. A haunted hotel experience
Hotel Amrieh in Ain Alaq was once one of Lebanon’s biggest touristic hot spots. Since it became abandoned, rumors have floated around about it being haunted. Whether ghosts are lurking around or not, it’s a pretty cool place to visit!
5. A Volkswagen Van that will make your road trip dreams come true
All you have to do is choose a date and a location and Vanilla Van will make your road trip fantasy a reality. You can opt for a surprise dinner at a romantic location, a road trip with friends, a tent-camping experience, or a movie night. This bypasses the entire hassle of driving and getting aggravated in traffic.
7. Allo Doulab, a car service that will solve all your car emergencies
Whether you are stranded in your car in the middle of the highway or you realized that your tire is flat right before going to work, contact 03 044 008 for a professional, anxiety-free car service that operates with all insurance companies in Lebanon.
8. Many online book shops providing affordable options.
With the financial crisis hindering our ability to drop a lot of cash on books, these online shops on Instagram will deliver the book of your choice right to your doorstep, and they offer amazing prices!
9. A cocktail delivery service to impress your friends when they come over
Barlivery.com is an online service that will mix and deliver alcoholic cocktails straight to your doorstep. Read more about it here.
10. An online shop selling sustainable menstrual cups
Juniper Lebanon is an online store selling something that is not often found in many Lebanese pharmacies and outlets: the menstrual cup. You can learn more here.
11. A variety of local products that can replace imports.
From sneakers to cookies, this list has got it all!
12. Your favorite designer bags and garments for less
Pre-Porter is the house of all-things luxury in Lebanon. They definitely live up to the caliber when it comes to picking out the best of the best in terms of second-hand luxury items and delivering them to your doorstep.
WISH (Women’s Integrated Sexual Health) clinic is a progressive and enlightened clinic that works to tear down the taboos surrounding sexual health topics in the country!
14. An incredible recycling initiative
Live Love Recycle has launched a crowdfunding campaign that needs your imminent help for them to finally launch their social enterprise on good grounds. A few dollars in and you’ll be helping the valued operations of picking recyclable waste to reuse or recycle.
15. A stunning tomato farm you can visit
Gem Fruits is a beautiful farm located in Jbeil. Visit them for a unique experience.
16. And finally, a stunning ecovillage that made it to the Guinness book of world records
Situated in Koura, Khan Al Saboun is an eco-village that will offer the most humbling and perfect getaway right in the heart of nature!
