Tag: Cyprus

Der Mimas: The Lighthouse of the South

How the reconstruction of a monastery rebirthed a village. Perched on a hill and surrounded by an endless forest of majestic olive...

In the Time of the Mulberry

New book explores Lebanon’s 19th century silk industry, religious taboos and the struggle of women. 19th century Lebanon was not so vastly different...

The Art of Cruising on the Med

For those who prefer to travel by sea, Lebanon offers beautiful ports with full-service options for yachters. During the summer season, when...

Moments of Being in Beirut by Renowned Chicago Essayist Michele Morano

The municipal electric supply cuts off for a few hours each day, but the first time I notice, it’s evening in a...

The Bustros Family of Achrafieh

  While the commercial achievements of men of the family led to its aristocratic status, it is notable that women of the...

An Opportunity to Reinvent Lebanon

  I started my professional career in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) back in 1996, when the internet first penetrated the region,...