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How to Introduce Yourself in Arabic Posted by Anastasia on Feb 17, 2019
The Arabic language is a very rich and dense language, making one of the hardest to master in the world even by its population, let alone foreigners. Throughout history, Arabs were known for their hospitality and amicable welcoming nature and still are to this day. Here are some basic phrases* to help us communicate with…
Top 5 Tourist Destinations in Lebanon Posted by Anastasia on Feb 10, 2019
Lebanon : the country of the Cedars, the land of orange blossoms and olive trees and the Mediterranean jewel. Lebanon is one of the most touristic Arab countries overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Here are 5 reasons tourists hit Lebanon every year. Beirut :Beirut is the capital city and star destination of Lebanon. Tourists come in…
4 Ways to Say Hello in Arabic Posted by Anastasia on Jan 28, 2019
Marhaba! It’s Anastasia again! Here are 4 ways to say hello in Arabic. We are also going to learn what each word means and in what situation to use it. Hello : مرحباً Pronunciation : Marhaban/Marhaba/Maraheb. Marhaba is the most popular word used for hello in Arabic. It is simple and cannot be confused with any…
Is Lebanon 🇱🇧 a safe country for travel? Posted by Anastasia on Jan 22, 2019
Is Lebanon a safe country for travel is a question I get asked a lot. In fact, it’s the most frequent question asked on social media and on the internet about Lebanon. As I Lebanese citizen who has been touring the country for 23 years, it is “safe” to say it’s safe! One of…
Top 3 Nicknames for Lebanon Posted by Anastasia on Jan 15, 2019
Lebanon has always been a country of many faces, a melting pot for cultures and religions, and a tourist attraction even at times of war. Geographically, Lebanon is considered one of the most important cross countries on the map. Culturally, it is very diverse and an example of coexisting. All of that and more made…
The Lebanese Expression To’borni ( تؤبرني) Posted by Anastasia on Jan 8, 2019
Hello! Or as we say in the Arab world Marhaba! The Lebanese expression to’borni (تؤبرني) is famously known for being untranslatable. The reason why is because it consists of so many concepts crammed into one word. Although To’borni is technically a word, it is considered an expression because of its deep and complex meaning. We…
Jesus is born, Hallelujah! ! ولد المسيح هللويا Posted by Anastasia on Dec 24, 2018
Today is December 24th, a very special day in the Christian calendar المسيحيون, for today, Jesus (يسوع المسيح) the savior (المخلص) was born. This holiday is one of the most anticipated holidays throughout the year. During this time, all family members gather under the Christmas tree (شجرة عيد الميلاد) to share gifts (هدايا) and laughs…