Nothing beats camping in the open air when it’s sunny. It is the perfect time to leave the city behind and savor the beauty of nature. Getting away from it all…
Forests & Nature Reserves
Al Wadi Al Akhdar is introducing us to green destinations that are less known in Lebanon. After visiting Jisr El Aarous, Ammiq, Kawkaba, Chahtoul, Hammana and Jaj, we have reached Bentael Nature Reserve.
Between the numerous Covid-19 lockdowns and the country’s hardships, nature remains a healer for travel blogger, hiker, explorer and photographer Nidal Majdalani, who shares with us a selection outstanding landscapes and hiking trails from her travels across Lebanon.
La Maison de la Forêt: A unique ecotourism concept nestled within Bkassine’s glorious pine forest La Maison de la Forêt is the coming together of outdoor activities, wooden cottages and tents,…
Al Wadi Al Akhdar is taking us on tours of lesser-known green destinations around Lebanon. After visiting Jisr El Aarous, Ammiq, Kawkaba, Chahtoul, and Hammana, we have arrived in Jaj.
Nature enthusiasts will be thrilled to learn that Lebanon has three new nature reserves that are waiting to be discovered. In collaboration with the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI), we take a…
“Forests tell us the story of human history. They hold the imprints of past and present civilizations and their connection to nature,” says Elsa J. Sattout, the biodiversity conservationist behind the…
This season, even when it’s raining, head outdoors, Pascal Abdallah, suggests a trip to Yammouneh Nature Reserve to learn about Lebanon’s biodiversity and geophysics. An outing doesn’t need to be canceled just…
Nestled in an untouched cradle of wild forests in the Batroun mountains, Hardine is the oldest Christian village in Lebanon and hometown of Lebanese saint Nimatullah Kassab, known as Al Hardini. We…