Latakia, Syria: A Travel Guide Through Assad’s Former Stronghold in 2026
Traveling to Syria still feels like a taboo for many, but if you are the type of traveler who seeks destinations that challenge common sense and offer a live lesson in history and geopolitics, Latakia needs to be on your radar. Recently, I had the privilege of exploring this coastal gem, which for decades served […]
Latakia, Syria: From a Fallen Dictator’s Stronghold to a Thriving Travel Destination
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Syria? For most, it’s images of conflict, rubble, and restricted borders. But what if I told you that there’s a place where the Mediterranean breeze still carries the scent of fresh kebabs, where ancient Roman arches stand tall over bustling shopping […]
Complete Guide: Is it Safe to Travel to Aleppo, Syria? Hospitality, Tips, and the New Reality
If you are a traveler who, like me, seeks destinations that challenge common sense and push you out of your comfort zone, Syria is certainly on your radar. But the question that won’t go away is: is it safe to travel to Aleppo today? After spending days exploring every corner of this historic city, I […]
Traveling to Aleppo, Syria: A Complete Guide to Safety, History, and the “New Syria”
If you are the type of traveler who loves to go beyond the headlines and discover destinations that few dare to visit, you’ve probably asked yourself: is it safe to travel to Aleppo today? My short answer is: yes, and you would be surprised by what you’d find. Aleppo, in northern Syria, is one of […]
Idlib Revealed: My Journey Through Syria’s Most Conservative “No Man’s Land”
If you follow my adventures around the world, you know that my motto is to step out of your comfort zone. But I’ll be honest: visiting Idlib, in northwestern Syria, tested all my limits. If Kandahar is the birthplace of the Taliban in Afghanistan, Idlib is its Syrian equivalent. It is the most conservative, tense, […]
Rebirth in Aleppo: My Experience at the First Military Parade of the New Syria
Traveling to places that have just emerged from intense conflict isn’t for everyone, I know. But as a geopolitics enthusiast and someone who lives to understand the world beyond the headlines, I couldn’t miss a historic moment: the first anniversary of the liberation of Syria, specifically in Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city. The atmosphere I […]