Duty Free at the Syrian Border

Syria....Hospitality, History, and Adventure (Part 1 of 3)

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November 18th 2008
Be careful of the soma... Whatever they say about Syria and its government, don’t be fooled. The Syrian people are some of the most generous and lively people you will meet anywhere, and the food, history, and landscapes are unparalleled. The country is one of the safest I have ever been to, in great part due to the police that roam every corner, and it was a joy to be there. The Syri ... read more

Middle East » Syria » South » Damascus

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Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Syria was administered by the French until independence in 1946. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in ... ... read more