Apamea

April 14th 2011
Dear All Greetings from Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city at 2 million people, situated in the north of the country. And what a beautiful city it is, with some great sights and as usual very friendly people. Still having a great time travelling in this fascinating region of the world, and have spent the last days travelling through the Syrian heartland from Tartus on the coast, through Homs ... read more

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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

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Alexander Waring

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Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 28 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 93 countries down, 102 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info

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29th November 2020

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Syria - not much left of that country now
So cool that you've been to Syria. I guess that once it is possible to go there again it will be a very different country from what it was when you were there. /Ake

29th November 2020

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Syria
Indeed, very sad what has happened to such a beautiful country. I was there literally as the situation was kicking off, I left a couple of days after the British Embassy advised its citizens to leave the country. I feel grateful to have visited such a beautiful place with such warm, welcoming people. I feel sad to think what has happened to the country. I imagine it will be different once people are able to visit again, I hope it will still have its beautifully humble charm and hospitable grace. Thank you for all of your lovely and encouraging comments Ake :)

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