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  1. Tom_Bowler avatar

    RE: your four bucket list countries:

    by Tom_Bowler 16 April 2012

    >Syria (when the problems die down a bit). Been there four times already, including last October when it was supposedly 'unsafe', but…

  2. go_2 avatar

    RE: your four bucket list countries:

    by go_2 16 April 2012

    I've seen most of mine. No objection to going again, though *Syria* (when the problems die down a bit). Been there four times already,…

  3. ooz avatar

    KRRAAKK

    by ooz 09 March 2012

    ''Fat Annie Smak sat with crackpots at the craik-less dive The Kraken till the crack of dawn contemplating a painting of the Krak des…

  4. go_2 avatar

    RE: Traveling in war zones

    by go_2 16 February 2012

    Exactly, gawkabout. That's what I always do. I was in Syria in October. Right up until the last minute it was always a toss-up between…

  5. neckervd avatar

    RE: EGYPT TO ISTANBUL

    by neckervd 08 January 2012

    Usual itinerary: Cairo - Nuweiba - Aqaba - Petra - Kerak - Madaba - Amman - Djerash/Pella/Gadara - Bosra - Hauran - Damascus - Palmyra…

  6. torgut avatar

    Re: syria report

    by torgut 28 November 2011

    As usually this thread is full of opinions and contradictory information and above all, obvious propaganda with a specific agenda. In…

  7. cidvicious001 avatar

    Globetrotting

    by cidvicious001 27 October 2011

    Ever been to the Krak des Chevaliers???

  8. go_2 avatar

    RE: Today ...

    by go_2 04 October 2011

    Well, I'll be staying clear of politics, and probably old friends, too, for that reason - I don't want to make any problems for them.…

  9. edthesock avatar

    RE: Budget for Syria?

    by edthesock 22 September 2011

    Allepo, Crac des Chevaliers, Hama and Homs. At least thats the plan. I hope to leave in a few weeks.

  10. elijahjt avatar

    Re: Sticky post suggested: Syria travel warning

    by elijahjt 24 August 2011

    At your service, gode! I'm currently in Aleppo, at the tail end of my trip through Syria (broken up by a few days in Lebanon). I arrived…

  11. fear_rua avatar

    RE: Lebanon/Syria or Iran

    by fear_rua 11 July 2011

    Well, the way things are in the Middle East this year, making plans for next April is a bold endeavour. Assuming that tourism in Syria…

  12. banglumpoo avatar

    RE: Must read, warning it's a book ... 2,350km in 14 recent days in Syria

    by banglumpoo 25 May 2011

    I agree with afghanistan2zimbabwe especially his comment about some people here who keep discouraging people to visit their own country.…

  13. travelgreat avatar

    RE: Alternatives?

    by travelgreat 10 May 2011

    If you don't have the autonomy of an own car, I would recommend to you not to go through Syria at the moment. I wrote in another post…

  14. travelgreat avatar

    RE: Sticky post suggested: Syria travel warning

    by travelgreat 29 April 2011

    @cosmichippo: I am very happy you added the 2nd bit to your post. That was great, putting things into perspective. Yes, we certainly…

  15. Arrow avatar

    RE: Antakya to Beirut via Krak des Chevaliers

    by Arrow 26 April 2011

    I have a Turkish passport, I don't need a visa for either country. I considered doing it as a daytrip from Beirut but it would involve…

  16. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Antakya to Beirut via Krak des Chevaliers

    by laketraveller 26 April 2011

    You don't say what passport you hold. I'm sure you've considered this, but, depending upon your nationality, you may have to get your…

  17. Arrow avatar

    Antakya to Beirut via Krak des Chevaliers

    by Arrow 26 April 2011

    Hello, Me and my wife will arrive in Antakya airport around 7am on 23 May Monday. Our main destination is Beirut but I want to see Krak…

  18. sjbiscay avatar

    Just back from Syria, loved it and felt safe at all times

    by sjbiscay 04 April 2011

    I am just back from a week in Syria (26 March - 4th April). I just wanted to share how great it was. I saw a lot of advice on the internet…

  19. anaciara avatar

    Re: Long trip - advice required (Eastern Europe, MIDDLE EAST, East Africa)

    by anaciara 31 March 2011

    Hi, since several years I'm visiting Lebanon, Syria, Jordan. Last year I've spend several months there. 1) There are trains from Northern…

  20. Curva avatar

    RE: Krak des Chevaliers, where to sleep?????

    by Curva 30 March 2011

    was in the Beiberhotel last week and it was ok, the price was around 30 Euro for a double room and was pretty clean, hot water and a (simple…

  21. Coconut_Wireless avatar

    Re: Baibars Hotel

    by Coconut_Wireless 26 March 2011

    Found it! It is called the Bibars Hotel, opposite the Krak des Chevaliers. mobile: +963-988138454 telefax: +963-317341201 mail: akrmbibar…

  22. elaine7208 avatar

    Syria for 13 days in May - advice?

    by elaine7208 16 March 2011

    Hello everyone! I am planning a short 5-week trip to the Middle East from end of April to end of May. I have to be in Turkey and Lebanon…

  23. vonwerden avatar

    RE: Driving myself yes or no

    by vonwerden 10 March 2011

    I assume you have not been to Syria before, in which case I can not recommend to rent a car for this part of your trip indeed. Traffic…

  24. alex_cc avatar

    Syria updated prices

    by alex_cc 02 March 2011

    Hello everyone, I've just returned from Syria and I thought it be useful to give you some update prices. So, * Antakya/Hatay - Aleppo,…

  25. alex_cc avatar

    Updated prices

    by alex_cc 02 March 2011

    Hello everyone, I've just returned from Syria and I thought it be useful to give you some update prices. So, * Antakya/Hatay - Ale…

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