Enough with the regular “let’s do drinks” or “let’s go to X” for the 5th time in a row, here are alternative options in Lebanon that will fill up your serotonin and endorphin levels real quick. Who doesn’t love an extra good time?
1. Paragliding in Jounieh Open from 2 P.M to 6 P.M, a paragliding flight will take 20 min. Tick that off your bucket list!
2. Organize a picnic in Oyoun Orghoch The picture speaks louder than words
3. Take a Beirut food tour Yes, it is a thing and you’ll get to taste Beirut’s food affinities without feeling too guilty because you’ll be walking it out.
4. Walk the city of Batroun What are your stops? The souk, the port, Phoenician Wall, the sea esplanade, Hilmis and finish it off with beers at Colonel.
5. Wander in Maarad Rashid Karame The art it-spot in the wonderful city of Tripoli is always a good weekend plan.
6. Hang out with dogs at BETA’s Monte Verde shelter 7. Sample all the gin at this Rechmayadistillery 8. Let loose at The Ballroom Blitz’ lobby room. 9. Dance it all out to Miss Jones’ oldies night 10. Take a surfing class Drag your crazy friend and invest in some surfing class with Batroun Water Sports
11. Tour the Kfardebian region on an ATV Bonus points if you are just hugging your boo and enjoying the ride, instead of driving.
12. Sneak into the Grand Hotel Sawfar 13. Have dinner, nap, pre-game then end your soirée at Garten Or just don’t nap but some us can’t stay up till 7 A.M without a good snooze.
14. Book a tour at Beit Beirut Learn about all the crazy stories that happened in this historical gem.
15. Swim in the Chouwen lake Regret it the next second. Still worth it.
16. Discover the beautiful village of Taanayel Don’t forget the farm that is feeding you labneh on the daily.
17. Pretend you are Khaleesi, the Mother of Dragons at Beiteddine palace 18. Hop on the Rabbit island If the weather allows it!
19. Glamp at the Chill Hill experience BRB, convincing friends.
20. Take your furry friends on a day out to Soha Village Resort Everyone deserves a staycation, even your pets.