Al Wadi Al Akhdar is taking us on tours of lesser-known green destinations around Lebanon. Here, we start with Jisr El Aarous. Located in the verdant Shouf, Mount Lebanon, Jisr El …
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Deir El Ahmar is a town located 100 km from Beirut and 22 km northwest of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley. It is believed its name originated from the Aramaic Deir …
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1. Stay overnight Hotel Koura This family-run-establishment is one of the best budget hotels in the area. The rooms are comfortable and the lounge serves as a dining area. Breakfast is …
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Chateau Qanafar is a family-owned winery located in West Bekaa, on the mountain of oak forest above the village of Khirbet Qanafar. We explore its vineyards. History In 2004, George Naim planted …
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Internationally acclaimed Lebanese photographer Roger Moukarzel still remembers his humble beginnings in the mountain village of Beit Chabeb, where summers were full of adventure.
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“Forests tell us the story of human history. They hold the imprints of past and present civilizations and their connection to nature,” says Elsa J. Sattout, the biodiversity conservationist behind the …
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Lebanon is a country of incredible variety: stunning beaches to dramatic mountain vistas, ancient ruins to lively city streets, almost everywhere you go you’re likely to stumble across something picturesque. Shooting …
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Celebrated annually on March 25, the Annunciation Feast is the first official interreligious holiday in the world. We learn more about this special day with religious anthropologist, researcher and founder of NEOS …
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As destinations are threatened, the relationship between environmental assets and local culture is becoming a relevant issue in the tourism sector. Pascal Abdallah, tourism development consultant, and managing director of Responsible …
