Museums of the Past, Present and Future in Beirut
With a burgeoning cultural scene, several recently opened venues and a raft of projects still to come, Beirut is fast transforming into the museum hub of the Middle East.
The Color Purple
Tracing Phoenicia’s lost treasures down the Lebanese coast — An itinerary to rediscover the modern cities of Phoenicia, and experience the traces of four millennia condensed in a few days.
A Little Slice of Paradise
Lebanon’s coastline is extraordinarily diverse and offers a vast array of seaside activities for all tastes, from exploring hidden caves and secluded islands, to swimming with sea turtles, snorkeling over underwater ruins and sunbathing on stretches of golden sand.
Seeing Lebanon through Orientalist eyes
To understand Lebanon’s present, you must first be familiar with its past and the way others saw it. Allow us to take you on a journey through Orientalist eyes—one that travelers, writers, and poets undertook centuries ago—to discover the beauty of everyday life in Lebanon.
Writers Pay Tribute to Beirut
The Lebanese capital is a complex city that exists in multiple guises in novels by dozens of talented authors.
Arabic Script: From Quran to Calligraffiti
Arabic calligraphy has evolved over centuries, from an art form associated with the spread of Islam, to a versatile medium embraced by everyone from interior designs, to graffiti artists.
Journey to the Center of Lebanon
The road to Baalbek can be long, bumpy, and uninspiring, especially along the stretch connecting Chtaura to the City of the sun. However as is often said, it is the journey and not the destination that counts. Below is one suggested itinerary to explore Baalbek as a part of a roadtrip, and discover the surroundings of this district in all its beauty.
A Journey up North
North Lebanon is full of beautiful beaches, historical sites and delectable local treats. Here are our best picks for an exciting itinerary across three northern Lebanese regions: Batroun, Bsharre and Tripoli. A L’Hôte Libanais Family member awaits you at each destination.