Developed from a heritage of blade-making that stretches back almost 250 years, by the Haddad family in Jezzine, the traditional cutlery adorned with intricately designed handles in the shape of a …
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Tour guide Mira Minkara has made it her mission to bring visitors back to her home city of Tripoli. LT joins her on one of her now-famous tours taking in modern …
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Biodiversity conservationist Elsa Sattout takes us on a trip to her local green getaway, Dlebta, a village where natural landscapes meet history.
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A remarkable museum only 15 minutes from Beirut in Beit Mery shows Lebanon’s history through the eras Few people are aware of the existence of the Lebanese Heritage Museum, but its …
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Minet El Hosn-based boutique, Orient 499 has become an identity in itself, showcasing the work of Lebanese artisans and designers. Its co-founder Aida Kawas speaks to LT on her love of …
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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, …
