Straight Street in Damascus Still Used After 2000 Years
Curious about the Bible’s Street Called Straight in Damascus? A 2,000-year, 1.5 km road still in use, shops, churches, nightlife. Read our guide now.
Alcohol Unofficially Forbidden to Bring In or Out of Syria
Can you bring alcohol to Syria or take it out? Rules have quietly changed. Learn what travelers are facing and what you should know before your trip.
Damascus sets new opening & closing hours
Visiting Damascus soon? Citywide business hours just changed—shops, restaurants, nightlife affected. What’s open when? Get the full news update now.
Shop Like a Local in The Colorful Buzuriyeh Souq
Explore Al-Buzuriyyeh Souq in Old Damascus: a short spice and herb street with malban, qamar al-din, rose water, and Khan As’ad Pasha. Tips on what to buy.
Complete Guide to Holidays and Opening Hours in Syria
Plan your Syria trip smarter with the 2026 guide to national holidays, museum and site hours, closures, and best times to visit key attractions.
Oldest Church In The World Hidden Beneath the Syrian Desert
Discover the oldest surviving church, a 3rd-century home transformed into a secret place of worship, preserved for 1,800 years beneath the desert.
Lebanese–Syrian Borders Now Open Until Midnight for All Vehicles
Lebanese–Syrian borders now open daily from 6 a.m. to 12 midnight for all vehicles, easing travel and boosting tourism between Damascus and Beirut.
Syria’s New Public Holidays in 2025
Syria updates its official holidays for 2025—discover what changed, what stayed, and how these new dates affect your travel plans and tour scheduling.
Sleep in the Heart of Old Damascus
Ever wondered what it’s like to sleep inside a living piece of Damascus history? Discover Via Recta Hotel and feel right at home. Book your stay today.
We Lost Someone Very Special Today
We lost Ahmad Al-Rihawi today—a kind soul, fearless driver, and true friend of the road. His heart, stories, and spirit will stay with us forever.