Why One Restaurant Bill Can Start a Syrian Battle
Discover why Syrians fight to pay the restaurant bill, and what this funny ritual reveals about Syrian hospitality, generosity, and dining etiquette.
Damascus Brocade: The Royal Fabric Woven with Silk and Gold
Discover Damascus brocade, a royal Syrian fabric woven with silk and metallic threads, and view its oldest working loom on a Syrian Guides tour in Old Damascus.
The Festival of the Cross in Maaloula
Experience Maaloula Festival of the Cross with mountain fires, processions, Aramaic heritage, and join a Syrian Guides September tour to witness it firsthand.
Bosra: The Syrian City Built from Black Basalt
Discover Bosra, Syria’s black basalt city, where a Roman theatre, ancient streets, churches and mosques reveal over 2,000 years of history.
Why Aleppo Is One of the Middle East’s Great Food Cities
Discover why Aleppo is one of the Middle East’s great food cities, from cherry kebab and kibbeh to muhammara, pistachios, souqs, and unique culinary traditions.
Why Damascus Hides Its Most Beautiful Homes
Step behind Damascus’s plain doors to discover hidden courtyards, fountains, jasmine, and the lasting beauty of traditional Damascene homes in Old Damascus too.
The Mar Musa Experience: A Complete Simple Guide for Visitors
A practical Mar Musa visitor guide covering the climb, what to wear, monastery stay, prayers, food, donations, history, frescoes, and etiquette.
The Woman Who Gave Syrian Literature a New Voice
Discover the life, novels, and legacy of Colette Khoury, the bold Syrian writer who gave women a new voice and opened a window onto Damascus and modern Syria.
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.
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.