As one of Beirut’s biggest antique districts, Basta offers a world of stories – from its old crumbling heritage buildings to the narratives of its shop owners.
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Lebanon
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LT meets prolific underground music producer Zeid Hamdan in his family village of Bater – and discovers the serene surroundings that have provided the space for him to create music. …
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Nora Joumblatt, president of the Beiteddine Festival, is one of the Shouf’s biggest advocates. LT spoke to her to find out about “Authentic Shouf,” a new campaign to boost tourism and …
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Beit El Qamar joins the Souk el Tayeb family. Nestled on a hill above Deir El Qamar lies the newest addition to the Souk El Tayeb brand of guest houses, …
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The goat dairy product, ambarees, has a long history in Lebanon, but as its traditional production process fades out it’s at risk of being lost. The Food Heritage’s Foundation’s Zeinab Jeambey …
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Cooperatives have not only empowered the women who run them in rural regions, but are helping to create a more sustainable field of tourism. Martine Btaich, a professional in community and …
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The Sursock Museum revives its vibrant past, reopening after a big budget restoration project.
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Galal Mahmoud, president and partner of GM Architects, talks to us about the renovation of the iconic Le Bristol.
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A quaint and welcoming town in the heart of the Qadisha Valley, Bcharre is a great place to stop en-route to the Cedars or stay for a few days and explore …
