"Mount Lebanon"

Olive trees grow throughout the Mediterranean coastal region, especially on the hillsides of Lebanon’s rural landscape. Farmers take a very personal stance on the quality of the olives produced and the …

Nature is still perfectly unspoilt in Lazzab, an eco-lodge overlooking the lush Bekaa Valley, so far removed from civilization that it would be impossible not to relax and enjoy the surroundings. …

Food writer Barbara Abdeni Masaad takes a closer look at the tradition of the manouche, the so-called Lebanese pizza. Be sure to look out for this local delicacy as you travel …

Water mills, from a technical point of view, are constituted from two flat horizontal circular stones, positioned on top of each other. The upper one is pierced at its center to …

“It all started in 2005. We were three friends, Greenpeace activists looking for a safe haven in nature, one that is sustainable. At the same time, my mother had an organic …

Pure forests, towering cliffs and lush valleys make Ehmej a perfect destination for nature hiking adventures in the company of a resourceful local guide as Sabina Llewellyn-Davies.  The hills surrounding the …

Visiting the Hamadeh Palace in the picturesque village of Baakline perched on Lebanon’s Shouf mountains is an unforgettable experience. As you step over the threshold, Talaat Hamadeh, one of the palace’s …

One Sunday, we left the hustle and bustle of the city and drove in the direction of the village of Yahchouch, North Lebanon, to explore a lake that has always sparked …

For centuries Bedouins and mountain shepherds wore the abaya. Now, thanks to the talent of enterprising designers this garment has made its way into the high fashion scene. Traditionally a man’s …