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The Short Guide to One Day in Modern Damascus
Michael Soud
March 11, 2024
As old as history itself, Damascus is a melting pot of countless civilizations and cultures that surprises and satisfies at every turn. Every part of …
The Ultimate Guide for Your Tour to Basra, Iraq
Daniel Herszberg
March 10, 2024
The home of the legendary Sinbad the Sailor, I find the vibrant streets of Basra to be something straight out of an Arabian nights story. …
The Short Guide to One Day in Islamic Damascus
Michael Soud
March 7, 2024
Syria is dotted with some of the world’s oldest and most visually stunning examples of Islamic architecture and genius. Damascus in particular is home to …
The Short Guide to One Day in Christian Damascus
Michael Soud
March 4, 2024
Syria is comprised of a sizeable Christian minority which are mostly adherents of the eastern Orthodox church. It’s unclear whether the population of Syrian Christians …