Religious anthropologist, researcher and founder of NEOS Tourism consultancy Nour Farra-Haddad delves into the tradition of visiting seven churches on Maundy Thursday by taking us on a tour around seven churches in and around Akoura.

We’re here to encourage you discover the best of Lebanon. Designed to help you navigate the major cities, towns and villages across the country, our mini guides will provide you with useful tips on what to do, where to eat and where to sleep.

Against a stark white backdrop, vibrant works of art invade every corner of Août, a beautiful new gallery in Gemmayze, Beirut. We speak to its founder, Zeid El Amine, to learn more about why he decided to create this refreshing space during such an uncertain time.

Al Wadi Al Akhdar is taking us on tours of lesser-known green destinations around Lebanon. After covering Jisr El Aarous, we move on to our second destination: Ammiq.

Ghada Salem, former president of the Association Libanaise d’Etudes Spéléologiques (ALES), gives her tips on which caves to head to this summer. 

Located on the foothills of Mount Barouk, overlooking Lake Qaraoun, Kherbet Qanafar is a spectacular town in West Bekaa. Boasting splendid scenery and a whole host of activities, this destination is a…

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…

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 Ohmor, the Monastery of the Lord’s Brother.