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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 …

Beyond Krak des Chevaliers: Visit Syria’s Valley Of The Christians
Michael Soud
March 2, 2024
Wadi al-Nasara, which directly translates to Valley of the Christians, is one of the most fascinating areas in Syria. The Valley is comprised of 32 …

Best 4 Restaurants In Baku, Azerbaijan
Daniel Herszberg
March 1, 2024
Azerbaijan is getting a lot of attention these days. From oil money to Eurovision, Baku has given itself a real facelift over the last few …

From Ancient Nineveh to ISIS: One Day in Mosul, Iraq
Daniel Herszberg
February 27, 2024
In recent years, Mosul has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As a major city of the Islamic State, Mosul was unfortunately destroyed in …