Syria
Syria
The Best Gifts to Buy in Syria
My favorite thing to do when I travel? It’s hard to choose, but very near the top of the list is shopping for gifts! I love to pick up birthday and Christmas gifts from the places I travel, especially the ones that I know loved ones would be interested in, but will likely never visit. When planning my trip to Syria, thought, gifting wasn’t really on my radar. I had a few other things on my mind. When I arrived, however, I found that Syrians have some of the best gifts in the world. Check them out. Here are the best gifts to buy in Syria!
Your Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Syria
It’s the most awkward part of travel: Tipping. Is this a tipping culture? Is it not? Will people be offended if I don’t tip enough?
The Best Food We Ate in Syria
What’s the one thing every culture on earth has in common? They all eat food. It’s different everywhere, but all people need to eat, making it an integral part of any culture. I love experiencing a new place through their food, especially when I can do that with locals. On our first trip to Syria, we got to do just that! We enjoyed some of the best food I’ve ever had, at restaurants that would excel anywhere in the world. Here is your sneak peek at the best food we ate in Syria!
What to Know Before Your First Trip to Syria
Surprise! I went to Syria with my toddler daughter. Would I do it again? Yes. And I plan to! That said, I knew literally nothing about traveling in Syria before I decided to go. Thankfully, my business partner and travel buddy for this trip had been before and gave me a heads-up on the important things, namely visas, money issues, and border crossings. I learned an awful lot in real time, and I made notes for you, too. Here is what to know before your first trip to Syria.Â
Is It Safe to Visit Syria?
I told only a very few people that I planned to go to Syria—with toddler in tow, no less! Not because I was scared or ashamed or afraid of what people would think. I kept the info under the radar because I didn’t want my parents or well-meaning friends to worry. Syria is not exactly a relaxing vacation destination, and at the time I visited, the ceasefire and negotiations between Iran and the US and Israel was still very much in flux. So, here’s the long answer to your burning question: Is Syria safe to visit?
