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Appetising way to start my tour

Appetising way to start my tour Less than an hour on Syrian soil and I was being whisked away to join the Friendship Arabia team for a media gathering in Nobles Palace – a restaurant regarded as one of the classiest in Damascus. It was a beautiful setting and the food and service was undoubtedly […]

Taking in the attractions

Taking in the attractions Syria Camels Today, some of the team went back to once more walk through the main market, while others visited a craft market close to an ancient mosque. Apart from leather products, pottery, baskets and handmade jewellery, there was also a small glass blowing workshop. At noon, we left Damascus for […]

An unbelievable reception

An unbelievable reception Syria Mosqchurch Today was an amazing day in Syria, starting with a visit to the world’s largest intact Roman amphitheatre and ending with the most amazing reception held for us by Bahrain’s Ambassador H.E. Waheed Mubarak Al Sayar. In the morning, we left Damascus and headed to the ancient city of Bosra, […]

A homecoming of sorts

A homecoming of sorts Syria Aliamb Today was an amazing day in Syria, starting with a visit to the world’s largest intact Roman amphitheatre and ending with the most amazing reception held for us by Bahrain’s Ambassador H.E. Waheed Mubarak Al Sayar. In the morning, we left Damascus and headed to the ancient city of […]

Goodbye Maria, hello Syria

Goodbye Maria, hello Syria Jordan Mint – Tea After a wonderful six days touring Jordan, the Friendship Arabia team is now in Damascus, Syria. Earlier today, we packed our bags in Amman and got ready for the two-hour drive across the border. En route, we stopped by the Roman amphitheater in downtown Amman and it […]

Island of Pearls to Island of Mastic 2018

Island of Pearls to Island of Mastic 2018 From the Island of Pearls to the Island of Mastic Crossing Saudi Arabia From Turkey to Chios Day 37 Day 38 Day 39 Day 40 Day 41 Day 42 Day 43 Day 44 Day 45 Day 65 : Time to say good bye

Manama to Muscat 2012

The start of a new tour Tourism on fast track Day 1 The journey to Qatar From sea of plastic to a sight to see Day 2 Fascinating stopover at museum Day 3 The long drive to Al Buraymi Day 4 Dubai as vibrant as ever Day 5 Through another 5 Emirates! Day 6 Modernity […]

Tylos to Thassos 2010

Tylos to Thassos 2010 A New Voyage of Discovery Greek Coins from the Tylos era Tylos to Thassos – The Journey Begins Saudi hospitality to the fore again Rediscovering the old town of Bosra Taking a trip back in Time Bronze Age Discoveries Making news in Syria The ancient sight of Palmyra Afamia rich in […]

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