Damascus Travel Forum

U know its a way off yet, but next January/February, i am planning to go from Istanbul to Cairo overland. I will be visiting Syria and Damascus in particular, and as I am travelling alone, i would very much like to have a contact in Damascus who could help me avoid problems etc, and see me safely on my way. I would also love to visit Palmyra.I would of course reciprocate to anyone coming to Wales!!.Thankyou

if you want to take a rest between istanboul and damascuse to stay for a while in aleppo i am ready to host you here in aleppo and go with you to ruins.just tell me a little bit about your self.

hello,

i think that you should get in touch with albateh. He lives in damascus and he's a wonderful person. several Vtrs have met him, and all really enjoyed meeting him.

have fun in syria
rhia

Thankyou for your reply. I will probably spend some time in Aleppo, so I will get in touch with you nearer the time. I'm 62, a fairly experienced traveller, though not in the middle East, so need all the help I can get I guess. Are you a professional guide, and what are the ruins near Aleppo?.

Thankyou for reply Rhia, How do I get in touch with Albateh, is he a vt-er?. Serena

He's a VTer, serena.

I know he's busy with some exams these days, but should be over soon.
You can contact him through VT - he's really very helpful.

As for Aleppo, Fouads (also a VTer) and his family are very helpful, too.
I Think that you should get in touch with him, too.

Happy travels in wonderful Syria.

I can assure you that you'll have a very hassle-free time in the country. I also travelled alone when I went there the first time, and I had a really great trip. Syrian people are wonderful and, though some might find it strange for a woman to travel alone, they all tend to be very protective.

If you need any information, please get in touch. I will try my best to help you. Best greetings from Switzerland

Rhia

Thanks again, I found them on vt silly me!!.

hi there
i study english litreture in the third year .i am not a profetinal guide but i can give you wide idea about traditions and life style in aleppo and midle east cuz thy have a lot of things in common .i can go with you inside aleppo more than outside it depend on my time .inside aleppo there are the famouse ancient aleppo citadel ,old hammams (traditional way in taking a bath ) and old suuk (market) where you can buy antiqe and traditional hand making things.out aleppo there is smaan alamoudy castle .so, at what date you will be in aleppo