Tag Archives: Damascus
Things We Learned and Liked-Syria
For general Middle East information, refer to this post. Things we learned: Currency: Pounds (48 Pounds=$1 USD) Cities Visited: Damascus, Palmyra, Homs, Aleppo Check border crossings for visa information at the Syria/Jordan border. Depending on the mood of the border guard towards … Continue reading
Some of the Friendliest People on Earth
One of the best aspects of our travels is that we have been incredibly fortunate to have met caring, kind, and generous people all over the world in the form of couchsurfers, expats, travelers, and locals. These people keep our … Continue reading
Watching Time Stand Still in the Souqs of Syria
Our time in Syria could probably be reduced to two wonderful components; the people we met in the country and the souqs that dominated every city we visited there. The souqs can be seen when visiting any Middle Eastern country, but … Continue reading