History

For the past 15 years, archeologists with the British Museum have been digging in Sidon and uncovering never before-seen treasures in Lebanon. We, at Lebanon Traveler, dug our own way into the site.…

As one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, Baalbeck is a city that needs no introduction.

Originally a Phoenician town thought to have been inhabited since 9000 BC, Baalbeck was a place of pilgrimage for the Sky God ‘Baal’ and his Queen of Heaven ‘Astarte’. Today, it…

Anjar, meaning unresolved or running river in Armenian, is also known as Haoush Mousa in the area. The town’s history is comparable to an unrelenting roller coaster of events, ultimately culminating in…

Whenever we hear the name Gandour, we think of Lebanese culture, heritage and the sweet taste of childhood.

Basket making is rooted in Lebanese tradition. We discover more with the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism.

A national religious holiday for Christians and Muslims alike, Eid Al Saydeh is also known as the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. A period of fasting and mourning,…

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.

Hammana is renowned for its picturesque valley, named after the famous poet Lamartine. The Frenchman spent a significant amount of time in the area, which he considered to be the “work of God.”

Visit the historical town of Qab Elias to discover a vibrant fruit and vegetable market, archaeological ruins of and ecotourism activities.