I have been to Syria and Jordan many times whilst leading overland expeditions from the UK to Egypt and this time was no less interesting than the first. Every time I go I learn an interesting fact about a bygone era. This time though I was lucky enough to visit ...
One of the most important preserved medieval military castles in the world is the Krak des Chevaliers, a Crusader fortress in Syria and one of the most preserved medieval castles in the world. Located just 40 km west of the city of Hims, close to the border of Lebanon, the ...
Syria’s annual International Leather Goods Fair, taking place in Damascus each August (this year 28-31 August 2008), is the place to be if you are after the latest leather shoes, bags and coats. That’s why Bales Worldwide is featuring a new eight day holiday experience to this fascinating country, that ...
