Dimashq, 3:00a.m., when arriving at the international airport of Damas, how Syrians lovingly call Damascus, I didn’t know that Syria’s capital will evolve to be the highlight of my Orient journey. »»

Faith, believe and religion are most perceptible in Damascus. Western Europeans will surely immediately spot all the covered women, who are sometimes even completely shrouded in their burqas. In Damas you can meet the coexistence of about 30 different religions. Its adherents are peacefully living together. »»

Splashing water and having a good time, that’s Hamam, the Arabian bath »»

Even on a Friday, the muslim Sunday and actual important day of rest, not everything stands completely still. If you’re lucky then you can even make it from Damascus to Krak des Chevaliers, a massive Crusader castle and one of Syria’s most impressive attractions »»

The town Hama is just 80km north of Homs is famous for its ancient wooden water wheels, which once served as a way to pump water to the surrounding fields »»

Located only a stone throw away from Hama is Aleppo, Syria’s second-important chief town and northern centre of trade »»

Columns and an early morning may cause cold feet… »»