"The problem with America," says Amr, digging into a gelato, "is that everyone thinks Syria and Iran are like Trinidad and Tobago." We're sharing a park bench in a busy, modern part of Damascus. It's ...
During the holy month of Ramadan, the spice markets of Old Damascus regain their distinctive charm, turning into lively spaces where ...
Located off Al-Amin Street in the old Jewish Quarter, Beit Farhi is the real power center in Old Damascus. Tim Beddow Ghosts inhabit Damascus’ Old City like players on a stage. You can see them ...
Historic Damascene houses reactivated as culturally rooted hospitality projects supporting cultural tourism in Damascus Old City ...
The alleyways in the Old City of Damascus. The regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has come to an end. The capital city of Damascus was captured by Syrian rebels in the wee hours of Sunday ...
Ramadan in Damascus brings vibrant markets, traditional foods, Maghrib prayers, and the historic Ramadan cannon, creating a festive, nostalgic, and community-filled atmosphere. In the heart of ...
His remark was pointed, and Samar clearly knew it. Her fiancé used to post updates on social media as though he were writing ...
Syrians are learning a lot about their country after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad. Some of these discoveries have stirred up grief and anger over lost relatives in horrific prisons.