I have been working as a tour guide since 2010, leading groups—large or small—and sometimes individual travelers, on site visits across the country.
I originally studied Art and Archaeology at the Lebanese University, and had the opportunity to take part in several archaeological excavations, including ones in downtown Beirut. I also taught History for a while. Then in 2010, I had the chance to train as a tour guide with the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism, which marked the beginning of my guiding career—a path I’ve followed ever since.
What I love most is the connection with people. I love witnessing their emotions when we visit sites that move me as well. Take Baalbek, for instance: before we enter the site, I don’t tell them they’re about to see the largest surviving Roman temple. I don’t mention the sheer scale of those extraordinary columns. I prefer to let them discover it all on their own, and I quietly watch their reaction. Then, I share with them the story behind the stones.
Baalbek is one of my favorite sites, but I also love Byblos. It holds the history of our ancestors. And beyond the ruins, I’m drawn to the port, the town itself, and the atmosphere that makes it so unique.