The mountainous cliffs around Tannourine sheltered early Christian monks from religious persecution and offered solitude to hermits for centuries. Now the orange escarpments are alive with cries of “Yalla!” Rock climbers …
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In the Chouf Mountains, 1,220 meters above sea level, lays the quaint village of Ain Zhalta, where a rare gem for art lovers in particular and beauty lovers in general is …
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Nature is still perfectly unspoilt in Lazzab, an eco-lodge overlooking the lush Bekaa Valley, so far removed from civilization that it would be impossible not to relax and enjoy the surroundings. …
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In the remote village of Assia in Batroun, two houses perpetuate a tradition that has existed for a very long time. Sana Jabbour follows her mother’s footsteps and continues to make …
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Since 2002 Lebanon’s Ministry of Tourism has shown an increasing interest in the development and promotion of responsible tourism throughout the country. A workshop held recently in the southern Lebanese city …
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Water mills, from a technical point of view, are constituted from two flat horizontal circular stones, positioned on top of each other. The upper one is pierced at its center to …
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“It all started in 2005. We were three friends, Greenpeace activists looking for a safe haven in nature, one that is sustainable. At the same time, my mother had an organic …
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Snowshoeing offers the freedom to explore secluded landscapes, snow covered trees, animal tracks…and incredible views from high vantage points discovers Sabina Llewellyn-Davies. Just imagine it…the solitude of a white winter landscape, …
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Since the 14th century BC, the Lebanese coastal town of Saida has been a commercial center with strong trade links with Egypt. The city rose in prominence from the 12th to …