South Lebanon

When Fady Aziz wanted to spend more time in the countryside away from his desk, his mind went back to his childhood in South Lebanon.

Boasting incredible scenery and a rich history, Jezzine is one of South Lebanon’s most popular towns. We explore some of its lesser-known gems.

Religious anthropologist and researcher Nour Farra-Haddad takes us on a tour around Saint Nicolas’s Greek Catholic Episcopate Cathedral in Saida.

Located in Jezzine’s — and one of Lebanon’s — largest pine forests, La Maison de la Forêt is a paradise for both laid-back and adventurous souls.

Swimsuits and sunglasses at the ready; it’s beach season! And who better to guide us through the seemingly endless list of fabulous resorts than our friends at Amber Consulting.

Building boats for the fishermen in Lebanon, one modest workshop in the southern city of Saida continues the ancient traditional practice.

Diversity is one of the country’s most precious qualities. Instagrammer Buddcorp shows us a multi-faceted Lebanon.

On a plateau in Khalawat El-Kfeir, a small Southern village nestled near Wadi El-Taym, sits the Maqam of Nabi Sheet (the prophet Seth). Religious anthropologist Nour Farra Haddad gives us a tour.

From female empowerment to reviving ancient traditions from Phoenician times, this ecovillage does it all. We sat down with the founders to learn more.