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Tartous felt a bit like mediterranian Europe As I was too late to the bus station in Homs (7pm) to catch the last bus to Tartous, I asked a taxi driver how much he wanted for the nearly 2 hour trip. When he said 20$ I just said okay and two minutes later we were on our way. Syria is dirt cheap at the moment, and the bus there would...Read More

The girl I was staying with in Damascus was gonna have a dance show in Homs, and I was lucky enough to come with her. The drive into the city was heart breaking, as Homs is possibly the city in Syria with the most destruction. I was also told that this is where the war really started, going from peaceful protests to bombings. The city itself was not that impressive....Read More

Just 50 kilometers North of Homs there is a city called Hama known for its 9 water wheels. These wheels were used to water the gardens of the city over 3000 years ago and are still used in the same way today! The city is not big. In facts its pretty tiny, and a day trip there will be enough to cover the stuff you need to see. If you...Read More

Damascus is not what I expected. The streets here are full of kids running around, couples holding hands, youngsters smoking cigarettes and listening to music. Its quite the opposite of what I had imagined before coming here. Its a very joyful and lively place. The whole week i have been here it has felt as safe as any other city in Turkey, Lebanon or Iran and in the city center...Read More