Tara Khattar may not look like your average chef, but at 25, this Lebanese national has made a name for herself in New York City’s male-dominated kitchens. LT sat down with …
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Bike sharing systems are on the rise worldwide, with major cities embracing this environmentally friendly alternative to cars and Beirut isn’t far behind. A new bike sharing initiative, named Bike 4 …
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Jackie Chamoun’s passion for skiing has taken her all the way from Lebanon’s mountains to the Olympic Games. LT asked her to share her passion for the sport and her home …
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It took Gordon Campbell Gray just one visit to Beirut to fall in love with the city. A Scottish hotelier and entrepreneur, he is now a passionate leading figure in the …
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Georgio Bassil, a Lebanese architecture student, took a picture on Snapchat two years ago and drew a monster on it. Fast forward to September 2016, Georgio was awarded the Best …
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Lebanon Traveler just hit 10K followers on Instagram thanks to the creative Lebanese Instagrammers who have helped remind us why we love Lebanon. Scroll through images of snow-capped mountains, Mediterranean views, …
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Lebanon, to the constant astonishment of the Lebanese, keeps attracting foreigners. Opinions on the cause of attraction diverge widely, although I have the strong suspicion that food might play a central role …
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Beginning in Beirut in the mid 19th century, Maison Tarazi defined the opulent Oriental interior. Their hand-crafted work decorated hotels, palaces and royal courts in Europe. LT sits down with Camille …
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We meet painter Hassan Jouni at his studio in the atmospheric neighborhood of Manara, where he shares his nostalgia for “old Beirut.”




