Tag: Syria

Ma’lula, Syria

Posted in 2009, Asia
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Hearing about this town from two Polish tourists from my hostel, I decided to visit Ma’lula because it is one of a few towns which still predominantly speaks Aramaic – the…

Damascus, Syria

Posted in 2009, Asia
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Now in the historic city of Damascus, its old city is as impressive as UNESCO makes it out to be. The Umayyad Mosque is one of the most beautiful that…

Homs, Syria

Posted in 2009, Asia
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In between Aleppo and Damascus, I stopped by Homs as a hub to get to Krak des Chevaliers. The Lonely Planet guide recommended I stay at An-Nasr al-Jedid Hotel with…

Le Krak des Chevaliers, Syria

Posted in 2009, Asia
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Taking a day trip out of Homs, Syria, I went to the famous Krak de Chevaliers, a prominent Crusader castle which overlooks the Homs Gap.   T. E. Lawrence, popularly known…

Aleppo, Syria

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After an easy border crossing overland from Turkey into Syria in the far east town of Qamishli, I took a 6 hour bus to Aleppo (Halab). Immediately, I missed the…