Bekaa Valley

Beyond the Ruins: Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures in Baalbek and Bekaa Valley

The early morning call to prayer echoed through Baalbek's narrow streets as I laced up my running shoes, the massive Temple of Jupiter still shrouded in dawn mist. That's the thing about Lebanon's ancient treasures – they're breathtaking in photos,...

Ancient Wonders of Baalbek: Exploring Lebanon's Most Impressive Roman Ruins

The first rays of morning light pierce through the massive columns of the Temple of Jupiter, casting long shadows across stones that have witnessed millennia of human history. I stand in awe, my breath visible in the cool spring air...