Lebanon

The heritage of embroidery is an important part of Lebanon’s cultural tapestry but it’s a tradition in fast decline. We meet the women of Artisanat du Chouf and Artisanat Mabrouk who …

Passionate cyclist and the founder of CyclingCircle, Karim Sokhn shares his reflections on the evolution of a thriving cycling community in Lebanon and his tips for the country’s best cycling spots …

Global adventurer Maxime Chaya keeps things local with a six-day cycling journey along the Lebanon Mountain Trail   Lebanese sportsman Maxime Chaya’s achievements are many and despite already having ticked off …

A rural tourism strategy for Lebanon – a great potential for the country’s tourism prospects and for rural communities. Martine Btaich, an independent consultant in social, economic and sustainable tourism development …

Since the dawn of time, the Mediterranean has been abundant with the sweetest fruits and its people are skilled at preserving them. The Food Heritage Foundation’s Zeinab Jeambey researches the tradition …

For many in Lebanon, leefeh is a nostalgic tradition that brings back vivid memories of a simpler time. Head of the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik’s agricultural sciences department, Marc Beyrouthy, …

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 …

Despite the digitization of design, the tradition of hand-painted banners, known as yaftat, show no signs of disappearing. Kubik Design Studio director and adjunct graphic design lecturer at LAU, Maria Bahous …

Owner of event management company Ciel et Vent and a passionate kite flyer, Sami Sayegh is committed to keeping the ancient tradition alive and flying   There’s certainly something liberating about …