…and green is a beautiful surprise

Words Alia Fawaz As we enter a new era of sustainable living, there are more and more attempts being made to reduce our carbon footprint....

When concrete is an ugly shock…

You’re crowding my space! Words Bassam Alkantar Beirut’s biggest green space, the Horsh Beirut pine forest, is partially closed to the public. Wherever you walk in...

Of the things that will die and be born again

A tribute to the infinite charm and exquisiteness of the cycle of life Emily Dickinson Beauty — be not caused — It Is Chase it, and it ceases Chase...

Meet the mother of all trees

Words Tamara Batshon In India you will commonly find large trees marked by a tangle of branches, roots, and trunks mixed together in a sort...

Pressing for preservation: One man’s mission to save Al Koura’s liquid gold

Words Alia Fawaz Raffoul Raffoul, a senior manager at Byblos Bank’s downtown head office, is originally from Al Koura – a large district in the...

Bonding with mother (nature) Spring is the perfect season to reconnect in the...

Words Tamara Batshon As technology advances and toys become more sophisticated, children today are becoming more focused on things such as the Internet and video...