Tag: “Middle East”

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  1. Inside one of Zalatimo Brothers' shops

    Apart from the fresh pastries made daily, Zalatimo produce hand made chocolates and sugared almonds. Sugared almonds are an ancient tradition that dates back to the Roman Empire.

  2. Pastries displayed at Zalatimo Brothers in Amman, Jordan

    The shops are an attraction themselves. Large trays of neatly arranged pastries are placed on gleaming stands making the displays even more attractive.

  3. Faisaleh pastries

    Faisaleh pastries are made with a thin, thread like pastry which is shaped into triangles and filled with bright green pistachios. After baking they are dipped into syrup in the traditional middle eastern way.

  4. The Barren Beauty of Wadi Kelt

    Despite the impression one may get from watching the news, there are places in the Palestinian Territories both beautiful and friendly, even now. One of the finest hikes in the region is in Wadi Kelt, a canyon on the outskirts of the West Bank town of Jericho.

  5. Kaslik, Lebanon

    Wanna live like a true Lebanese? Their M.O.

  6. Téléférique, Jounieh-to-Harissa, Lebanon

    Harissa, an important Lebanese pilgrimage site to Christians & Muslims alike, is high above Jounieh (located at 650 meters altitude from the coast and 20 km distance from Beirut the capital city). Take an unforgettable nine-minute journey by gondola lift, known as the "Téléférique,” up to Harissa for the BEST views of the Bay of Jounieh and Beirut!

  7. Barbar Bakery, Beirut, Lebanon

    Don’t let the name fool you! With over 200 items on the menu, you can find anything and everything at Barbar: Manaeesh (a signature Lebanese staple—not to be missed!), pizza, hamburgers, sub sandwiches, even doughnuts—all with an unmistakable “Lebanese twist”!

  8. The Corniche, Raouche, Lebanon

    Raouche, a neighborhood in West Beirut, is most synonymous with its famous Pigeon Rocks--two huge rock formations, which stand like gigantic sentinels; a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. View the Rocks from the famous Corniche, a wide seaside sidewalk, and peruse cliff-side cafés.

  9. Qartaba, Lebanon; 11.2007

    The house across from my family summer home in the mountainous village of Qartaba, Lebanon.

    I photograph this every time I visit...and every time, it is vacant. I am told people live there, just (mysteriously) not when I am there.

  10. Autostrade Vendors, Lebanon

    We pulled off the Autostrade (coastal highway running along the Mediterranean) to buy some drinks from a small vendor on the roadside...very common along the Autostrade; the main highway in Lebanon.

    They have a bit of everything and are dotted all along the road...just pull over, state your wish, and the owner/worker give you full service...no need to stop the engine or even get out of the car, and super cheap!