As one of Beirut’s biggest antique districts, Basta offers a world of stories – from its old crumbling heritage buildings to the narratives of its shop owners.
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LT meets prolific underground music producer Zeid Hamdan in his family village of Bater – and discovers the serene surroundings that have provided the space for him to create music. …
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Nora Joumblatt, president of the Beiteddine Festival, is one of the Shouf’s biggest advocates. LT spoke to her to find out about “Authentic Shouf,” a new campaign to boost tourism and …
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Beit El Qamar joins the Souk el Tayeb family. Nestled on a hill above Deir El Qamar lies the newest addition to the Souk El Tayeb brand of guest houses, …
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The Sursock Museum revives its vibrant past, reopening after a big budget restoration project.
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Galal Mahmoud, president and partner of GM Architects, talks to us about the renovation of the iconic Le Bristol.
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A quaint and welcoming town in the heart of the Qadisha Valley, Bcharre is a great place to stop en-route to the Cedars or stay for a few days and explore …
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In Lebanon, the ancient board game backgammon is much more than just a game to pass the time of day; it’s tied into Lebanese identity WHERE TO PLAY – In the …
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Jisr el Qadi, a village on the Damour river between Beiteddine and Souk el-Gharb, is definitely worth a visit. Here, local craftsmen have made pottery for hundreds of years. Walk along the Damour river …