The Beiruter

Lebanese collectors share how snow globes, fridge magnets and mugs become keepsakes that preserve travel memories, personal encounters and stories from around the world.

Melhim Bou Alwan, an Atlanta-based doctor and avid traveler, has visited 193 countries and is now three away from completing his journey to every country in the world.

As international travel becomes more accessible, destinations have transformed from places of discovery into collectible achievements tracked through leaderboards, social media rankings, and luxury status hierarchies.