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While Lebanon fails to lure the usual summer tourist crowds, the industry adapts to survive Five years have gone by since Lebanon topped The New York Times’ list of must-see places in 2009, while Beirut was named one of the liveliest cities in the world...

Lebanon is unquestionably one of the culture hubs of the Middle East. With a rich history that goes back thousands of years, the country and its capital Beirut are a great location for unforgettable cultural events, especially major music festivals and...

These cities, which are the 20 oldest continually-inhabited places on earth, are about as close to time travel as you can be on a city break (if you are able to go, that is). 1. Jericho, Palestinian Territories When did the earliest inhabitants settle...

Being an omnivore of nations I’m not short of favourite countries, but the Lebanon is towards the top of my list. I’ve spent some weeks there each summer for the past few years and we’re hoping to return this July (God willing). Friday...

Droves of people may leave the Gulf over the hot summer months, writes Ben Flanagan whether for an Eid getaway or a longer break during the annual ‘expat exodus’. But there are still goings-on both here and in the surrounding region – notably Lebanon...