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Customs Duties When Shipping to Lebanon: A Practical Guide
How the Lebanese tariff is structured, the special rules for cars and electronics, and the one-time exemption returning citizens can use.
The Pediatric Vaccination Calendar in Lebanon
The Ministry of Public Health's national calendar, plus the optional vaccines most pediatricians add on top.
Finding a Therapist in Lebanon: Where to Start, What to Ask, How to Pay
After years of compounding crises, more Lebanese are seeking professional support. A practical guide to specialties, pricing, and the national crisis line.
Getting an Eye Exam in Lebanon: Ophthalmologist vs. Optician & What's Covered
The two professions overlap, but only one can dilate, diagnose retinal disease, or prescribe glaucoma drops. A clear guide to who to see and when.
Choosing Interior Paint for Coastal Humidity in Lebanon
Mould in the corner behind the wardrobe? It is not your imagination. The right primer, sheen and ventilation make all the difference between Beirut, Saida and Aley.
Starting Yoga in Beirut: A Beginner's Guide to Styles, Studios & Pricing
Hatha vs. Vinyasa vs. Ashtanga; drop-in vs. monthly; teacher credentials. The essentials before your first mat.
Finding the Right Tutor for Lebanese & International Curricula
Lebanese Brevet & Bac, French Bac, IB and IGCSE each demand a tutor who knows the specific exam style. How to evaluate, schedule and pay sensibly.
Recovering After Cosmetic Surgery in Lebanon: Realistic Timelines & Care
Recovery is at least half of the result. What to expect after rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast surgery and liposuction, week by week.
Speech Therapy for Children in Lebanon: When to Seek Help
Early intervention matters. Here are the red flags that warrant a speech-language pathologist evaluation — and what sessions typically cost in Lebanon.
Starting a Garden in Lebanon: Plant Choices for the Coast and Mountains
What thrives in Lebanon's Mediterranean climate vs. higher altitudes, and how to source healthy plants from local nurseries.
Lebanon's Café Culture: Where to Work, Linger, and Drink Real Espresso
From third-wave espresso bars in Mar Mikhael to mountain cafés with cedar views, a guide to Lebanon's diverse café scene.
Bookstores in Lebanon: Arabic, French, English, and the Beirut Book Fair
Where to find Arabic literary classics, French publishers, English best-sellers, and rare/secondhand bookshops.