LEISURE

THE NOTABLE NEW ARRIVALS EVERY ELEGANT BATHROOM WILL WANT

Are you getting started outdoors, gearing up for a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, or just need to save a few quid? We all need to get out, even in this economy. Here’s the lowdown on the best, more budget-friendly backpacking kit our team have reviewed over the last year or so, in one place for the first time

NO NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERY DAY HASSLES

The trends, launches and expert advice you need to know

In Lebanon, food is not simply eaten, it is shared, argued over, lingered on and remembered. From the mountains to the coast, and especially in Beirut, cooking is deeply tied to identity, hospitality