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Things to Do This Week in Lebanon – October 5th 2016

By Rami on October 5, 2016 in Events

Here are my picks from Lebtivity for this week. Wine lovers should definitely go to Vinifest which is taking place at Beirut Hippodrome from October 5 to October 8.

Make sure to check Lebtivity.com for much more options.

Things to Do This Week in Lebanon – September 28th 2016

By Rami on September 28, 2016 in Events

Here my picks from Lebtivity for this week. Many cool events are taking place over the coming few days including the Red Bull car park drift which I recommend you do not miss this Sunday.

Make sure to check Lebtivity.com for much more options.

Things to Do This Week in Lebanon – September 21st 2016

By Rami on September 21, 2016 in Events

Here are my picks from Lebtivity for this week. I’m mostly interested in attending Meen’s new album launching tonight as I love their funny and sarcastic songs!

Make sure to check Lebtivity.com for much more options.

5 Songs That Brought Music in Lebanon to an All Time Low This Summer

By Rami on September 16, 2016 in What the fuck!

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If we’re gonna remember this summer for something other than the garbage scattered everywhere around the country, then it’s definitely for the low quality music that was produced for celebrity wannabes to get their 5 minutes of fame.

Here’s a quick list I compiled from what I have lately seen on YouTube. I’m pretty sure there’s more but I think 5 are enough to avoid any damage for your eyes and ears.

1- Tarek Al-Atrash – Merzabbi

What does Merzabbi mean? And why did somebody feel the urge to write a song about it?

2. Rola Yamout – Ana Rola

I honestly never paid attention to the music. This is actually the kind of videos that help you identify whether you are an ass or boobs man.

3. Rima Dib – Ya Wad Ya T2il

Nothing. Zero. Cero. Null.

4. Myriam Klink – Baddi Walle3 Albak Nar

Falls in the same category as #2. It can also be used during self loving time as well… you know self loving… w heik.

5. Hadi Azrak – Jenno Notto

Tirachrach is so 2011! No wedding was complete this season without this one playing at least once during the party.

Things to Do This Week in Lebanon – September 14th 2016

By Rami on September 14, 2016 in Events

Here are my picks from Lebtivity for this week. I’m personally excited to attend Maskoon film festival at Metropolis cinema, and the walk in Horsh Beirut with Nahnoo NGO.

Make sure to check Lebtivity.com for much more options.

Things to Do This Week in Lebanon – September 7th 2016

By Rami on September 7, 2016 in Events

Here are my picks from Lebtivity for this week. Aside from Verekai which is a definitely not to be missed show, I recommend you check the Kayak tours at Wadi Chamsine in Bekaa which are quite fun.

Make sure to check Lebtivity.com for much more options.

Lebanon Ranked 3rd Worldwide in Pollution Index

By Rami on September 5, 2016 in Environment, What the fuck!

It’s good to know that all the effort we have been putting over the past year in piling up the garbage on our streets and then disposing them in the most unhealthy landfills has finally paid off! According to Numbeo Lebanon is now ranked 3rd worldwide in their pollution index right behind Afghanistan and Ghana.

And it isn’t like we have been trailing way back in the previous years, back in 2013 we were ranked just 13th but we eventually did some serious work and almost made our way to the top.

photo via Al Jazeera

Update:

I didn’t notice this when I first shared the chart, but it’s worth noting that the figures are based on the perception of Numbeo website visitors and therefore the ranking is unreliable. Mustapha wrote about the whole thing on his blog and I recommend you check it out.

Things to Do This Week in Lebanon – August 31st 2016

By Rami on August 31, 2016 in Events

Here are my picks from Lebtivity for this week. Movie buffs might be interested in checking the Brazilian Film Festival taking place at Metropolis Cinema.

Make sure to check Lebtivity.com for much more options.

Beautiful Aerial Photos of Dahyeh by Mahdi Skafi

By Rami on August 27, 2016 in Photography

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I always enjoy watching aerial photos and videos from around Lebanon especially that some photographer and drone operators have been doing a great job exploring cool places around the country.

Over the last couple of years, I think I came across photos/videos from almost all around Lebanon except for Dahyeh due to it being considered a security stronghold for Hezbollah, so taking photos there is usually a big No-No and can even get you in trouble. But that was until I recently stumbled upon some photos taken by Mahdi Skafi with his drone over Dahyeh and Hadath, and found them pretty cool as they were taken at night with a long exposure.

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Mahdi also have a lot of other photos from various villages and villages and cities around the country and the ones below from Kfarsir, Tyr, and Sawfar.

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You can check more photos from Mahdi on his Facebook page.

And as hard as it may sound, I also feel curious about aerial footage of the Palestinian refugee camps be it in Shatila, Saida or Naher el Bared, as well as the Syrian refugee camps and conflict zones in Arsal and Jroud Arsal.

The Garbage Crisis is BACK!

By on August 26, 2016 in Environment, What the fuck!

Everyone remembers that white powder we had become accustomed to last year during the garbage crisis. That white powder used to keep away insects, pests and whatnot. Well guess what? That white powder is back in full force, well at least in the Metn region, and it is a clear indicator that a new crisis is upon us.

Check these few pictures I snapped today during my morning commute (Mansourieh, Mkalles and Sin el Fil)

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