Tag: “East Europe”

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  1. Temple of Bacchus

  2. Sweets from the Middle East

    A large tray of Baklava at one of Amman's sweet shops. Filled with pistachios and oozing with syrup, they are guaranteed to make you want more.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Kaslik, Lebanon

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

  7. 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!

  8. 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”!

  9. 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.

  10. 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.