Executive Living

As befits the ancient city of Berytus, Lebanon’s capital city is a haven for antique lovers, with dozens of antique furniture stores strewn throughout the city and its suburbs. Whether …

That time of year is drawing near, when companies start distributing gifts to business associates for the holidays. Unfortunately, it seems that most corporate gifts end up in bottom drawers. …

A t the outset karate was a martial art – that is, -unarmed techniques of self-defense aimed at killing in combat. It originated on the island of Okinawa, where the …

With the principles of Zen Buddhism governingall aspects of life in Japan of old, it’s no wonderthat many practices from this rich civilizationevolved from meditative study. Take Ikebana, theancient art …

Pierre Mouhanna, interior designer, started creating interesting furniture in 1988. Two chairs from his first project still adorn his office in Jounieh. “I liked it so much that I called …

B eirut’s nightlife scene islivelier than ever, andnowhere bustles with moreactivity than trendy Ashrafieh. Afterdark fun-seekers flock to its hiprestaurants, bars and nightclubs. Onweekends the fever reaches epidemicproportions, as revelers …

For many people, discovering Lebanon means visitingarchaeological sites and driving to remote villages tolunch at local restaurants. That may be fine when thegrandparents are along, but for a growing number …

Hand-woven carpets are likened to works of art. Collectorswill pay large sums of money to own valuableantique pieces. None are more desired thanPersian and Caucasian carpets. Persian carpets are identified …

Discussing Lebanon’s ‘backward state’ makes forinteresting conversation. And while pointing fingersat the government is not altogether unfounded,it is, well, typically Lebanese. It’s also ineffective. Thecountry would gain much more if …

Summer is sea season, so what could be better than acool Mediterranean cruise? A little pricey perhaps? Itdoesn’t have to be. There’s no need for a boat of yourown when …