SYRIA | What's It Like to be a Tourist in Damascus?

My trip to Syria was one of the most eye-opening journeys I've ever made. It was tough to reconcile my awareness of the recent tragic conflict in the country, with the beauty and positivity I experienced there... But certainly, the people of Damascus MADE my visit. Thank you to everyone who welcomed me there with open arms.

Please note: this vlog documents my personal trip to Syria, as a tourist. It is not necessarily a travel recommendation, nor a commentary on the political climate, nor an attempt to show the ordinary life of Syrian citizens.

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[constant-kopfkino]

I'm crying because despite the fact that the economy in Syria is still recovering, the bread maker and the ice cream shop owner didn't let you pay. Thank you so much for letting us come along this journey.

[mariaeduardasousa]

this makes me so emotional! to see that people, even after seeing so much bad things, are still happy, kind and loving. such a beautiful place and such beautiful people

[Zinoun]

As a Syrian, I would like to thank you for soo many things. First of all thank you for using the term crisis instead of civil war. 2nd thank for your courage that lead you to take a trip like this one and see the beauty of Damascus for your own eyes, despite all the trouble surrounding it. Damascus only reflects the beauty of its visitors, if you can see and appreciate its beauty, then you are a beautiful person yourself, thats what I believe. Thank you for appreciating those simple gifts, it shows what a kind hearted person you are. Finally as a hardcore party animal, I’m a bit sad you didn’t show night life in damascus :p. It too has a tase of its own. Also, rest assured you are always welcome, you have got yourself another home. Greetings

[massakourdi]

As a Syrian girl, I want to thank you so many times for your video. This video made me cry soo much. I miss Syria and the atmosphere over there. I haven't been in Syria since I was 9 years old and now I’m 20 years old now.
Thank you so much for showing people the real Syria ❤️❤️❤️❤️ when you talked about bakdash ice cream I cried and remembered when I was eating it in my childhood 😭

[drcknightplays]

I lived in Damascus as an Iraqi refugee from 2006 to 2008, I was 9 - 12 years old and that was basically the happiest time of my life

[malongfan]

I was born in Damascus, , My family immigrated to the USA in 1986, , I was 16 years old then. so I've been living in The US since 86 ( 34 Years ) and let me tell you, if I could push a button right now that would take me back to the moment I boarded the plane to come here I would step right off of that plane and Stay in Syria. I was too young to realize that I was born in one of the Greatest countries in the world. I miss you Syria <3

[liscrespo]

I hope this beautiful country can recover from the crisis soon. Love ❤️ Peace ✌️ Hope 🦋

[muhammaddanial]

I love all my Brothers and Sisters in Syria 🇸🇾❤, Much love from Indonesia 🇲🇨❤🇸🇾

[iqabode]

فديت سوريا والسوريين احلى ناس طيبين وكريمين ومثقفين عشت معاهم ٤سنين احلى ايام حياتي كانت
سوراقي انا❤️🇸🇾🇮🇶

[__-rjgt]

I am a kurd from Syria and it is a long time without seeing how I lived back then. Thank you for showing me my childhood once again.

[Berlinerundso]

Everytime I visit my Grandparents, I look at all their photoalbums. Around 4 years ago, I found their Album of their visit in Syria in the 70s. They had endless stories of the love and warmth from strangers and about the beauty in Damascus. It was the first time seeing a different picture than just war. I came to tears thinking how this magical place is mostly destroyed. Around that same time I have made a friend from Syria who fleed to Germany. One of the smartest, open minded and self-reflected persons I have ever met. Shortly after my mom rented a room to someone from Syria, who became a very close family friend. This video brought me to tears and gave me hope. May there come peace to you beautiful people. I dream of visiting Syria one day.

[sheiysomera]

Why I'm crying.. Feel like I'm emotional of this vlog. God bless you Syria.. Philippines loves you.. ❤❤

[KaramatAliAnsari]

Beautiful Damascus.. May Allah shower His Blessings on Syria. May peace always prevail. Love from Pakistan.

[mansoureh]

I have been to Syria before the war when I was very young. I remember how Damascus was beautiful

[Jack-wtiw]

I promised myself not to cry, but I’m crying! Syria didn’t deserve to become a land of terrorism and war 💔💔

[abdo]

At the end I felt my tears in my eyes from what i saw and what i heard from you .
I am not syrian i'm Libyan🇱🇾 but my heart there with my brothers and sisters and i hope and wish the peaceful and stability for beautiful syria 🇸🇾. الله يحميكم

[tareyreilly]

As an American, I lived and worked in Damascus for 2.5 years in 2004-2007; the generosity of the Syrians is unsurpassed. How I miss it!

[LukeDamant]

Wow 😱 Your passion for travelling these uncommon places is so inspiring. It is beyond amazing to see you throwing out all the bullshit that western media portrays and showing the truth and real beauty of these countries. As an Australian 🇦🇺 we are told on the news that Syria is a dangerous place that is continually in war but thankfully you are showing the reality of the situation. Keep travelling, keep inspiring and keep chasing your dreams ❤️

[armaanpasha]

I grew up in Damascus with my family. We left in 2000 but I still love Syria. ❤ from Pakistan.

[ziidrissi]

سوريا الحبيبة. من أكبر الدول العربية التي أحبها بدون سبب. أتمنى ان تنهض من جديد بإذن الله و تصبح احسن من الاول. تحية للشعب السوري من المغرب 🇲🇦