beirut

In Lebanon, the ancient board game backgammon is much more than just a game to pass the time of day;  it’s tied into Lebanese identity WHERE TO PLAY – In the …

Jewelry designer Randa Tabbah’s pieces are directly inspired by the city. She talks to Lebanon Traveler about her designs With a career spanning more than twenty years, Randa Tabbah was born …

Explore the region’s past at the Robert Mouawad Private Museum through the impressive collection of obsessive collector, Henri Pharaon   The adhaan [call to prayer] sounding from a nearby mosque fills …

Designer Rana Salam has always had a strong connection to her Lebanese roots. Living in London for over two decades did not sever any ties, rather it evoked a new art …

A walk through Beirut’s historic Sursock neighborhood reveals a grand past and a city still in transformation. Located in the Achrafieh district of Beirut, Rue Sursock is one of the city’s …

Artist Abdallah Hatoum documents the evolving Beirut landscape in a unique way While most artists are busy recording the changing landscape of Beirut on film or with paint, one man is demonstrating …

Shielded from the noisy street Mar Mikhael street below, lies BEYt, a guesthouse that has become a meeting place and cultural platform for a diverse group of people.

Jewelry is one of Lebanon’s foremost industries with artisans that are both gifted and skilled. But, as many young jewelry designers know, there aren’t many outlets to promote their creativity. The …

In the midst of the Jdeideh industrial zone lies a calm haven of culture and mystery. Created by brother and sister team, Assad and Janine Yazbeck, the Wonders of the Sea …