Beirut is full of hidden gems, and one could dare say Beirut itself is a hidden gem (although that seems harder to claim these days). Nonetheless, the city continues to host a number of hidden gems (cafes, bars, flower shops…) scattered throughout the city, and The Olive Grove coworking space is, no doubt, one of them. …
Work can become mundane and it can be easy to find yourself stuck in a rut. If you’re a freelancer or you’re running your own business or startup, then it can be extra difficult to stay on top of all the tasks. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite ways to stay productive: 1. Use a Project …
I love coffee shops. And I also love my bed. They’ve always been my favorite places to work as a freelancer. I used to brag about being able to work from wherever I wanted. But then one day, I realized I had no routine and my productivity level was determined by the tidiness of my house …
Is Creativity Necessary?We think so. Creativity doesn’t necessarily equate to artistic qualities. It can be expressed through innovation and problem solving skills. Think about these two scenarios: Scenario #1:You hypothetically live in a country with electricity, water and waste management problems. Everyone around you complains about it and says it’s a hopeless cause. So, overtime, …
Every young Lebanese has considered leaving the country. Many have left. And some have returned. We wanted to hear their stories, learn more about why they left and why they came back. Through this series of blog posts, we want to share their stories, including the challenges and the joys, and then leave you with …
n this blog series, we’re focusing on the stories of Lebanese who have left the country and who have moved back. We want to share their experiences of transitioning to and from Lebanon, including the challenges and the joys, and then leave you with some of their advice. This week, we had the honor of …
Unfortunately, the Lebanese passport presents it’s fair share of problems and travel restrictions. Even if the desire to work abroad is there, it’s not always possible to leave Lebanon. We wanted to hear from a few people who had the chance to spend some time abroad, but then had to come back to Lebanon because …
Choosing to move back to Lebanon to launch your startup is a challenge and a risk, to say the least. But we’re meeting more and more Lebanese entrepreneurs who believe in the potential of Lebanon. Plus, if you’re able to start a business in Lebanon, with all of its obstacles, you can probably start a business …
Leaving the comfort and luxury of the Gulf to move back to Lebanon can be a tough transition. Many Lebanese working in the Gulf countries constantly weigh the cost of leaving security and stability to move back to their home country. As a continuation of our blog series, “Wise Words from the Returnees,” we interviewed Rana, …
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To conclude our series highlighting people who have moved back to Lebanon, we wanted to share the story of Rami – a recent returnee.Rami was living in NYC and chose to come back to continue to pursue his startup in Beirut (Twig Collaborative), be with his family, and reconnect with a good group of friends. …