Syria was one of the countries I visited at the beginning of my UA-cam journey. When I posted my trip precisely two years ago, I had less than 10 thousand subscribers. I am resharing these videos for a wider audience now and sharing my experiences from Syria with my guide. Syria is a country that cannot be visited solo, and you have to have a guide assigned by the government for security reasons, but also, your trip details get reported to the government at the end of your trip by your travel agency. That is why I had a companion most of the time in Syria. Twelve years ago, a peaceful uprising against the Syrian president escalated into a full-scale civil war. The conflict has caused the death of over half a million people, destroyed cities, and involved other countries. The war has resulted in immense suffering for the Syrian population, with over half of the pre-war population of 22 million being forced to flee their homes. More than 6.8 million Syrians are internally displaced, with over two million living in tented camps and having limited access to basic services. An additional 6 million Syrians are refugees or asylum-seekers abroad, and countries like Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey, which are hosting 5.3 million of them, have struggled to cope with one of the largest refugee exoduses in recent history. As of the beginning of 2023, the UN reported that 15.3 million people in Syria required humanitarian assistance, which is an all-time high since the war began. Furthermore, 12 million Syrians did not know where their next meal was coming from. Although the government has regained control of Syria's biggest cities, rebels, jihadists, and the Kurdish-led SDF still hold large parts of the country, and there have been no changes in the front lines for three years. Video Highlights: 0:00 - Breakfast In Damascus; 14:43 - Ancient Syrian Mosaics; 39:51 - Damascus Street Food; 1:04:33 - Oldest Cafe In Damascus; 1:17:31 - Inside Historical Mosque; 1:33:03 - Luxury Breakfast Experience.
Awesome videos bro. How does one go about finding a tour guide and agency? What is the name of the one you used? I like your tour guide she is very knowledgeable and the places she takes you are really cool. Do you film with a Go-pro? Thanks for the videos I am enjoying your travels feels like I am right there at the same time.
I worked in this shop long time ago 55 years ago with the father the best family you ever known they are super generous They been in business for over 150 years not 20 years And they are well known in Damascus
What I like about your videos is that they are super simple, no editing or annoying background music which is showing the actual reality, you can watch them for hours.
I'm French and I recently discovered your channel, it's great what you do. I'll subscribe and send you a blue thumbs up. Special mention to the lovely Mary ❤.
I am from Afghanistan, and I fell in love with Syria after watching this video. What a wonderful country and amazing people! After the recent events and the fall of Assad, I think about what events the city of Damascus has witnessed, what empires have come and gone, and what kings have risen and fallen. I wish peace for Syria and its people.
We want you to go to a place called Sayyida Zeinab to photograph for us the sex hotels that Iran has opened, and there are Iranian prostitutes. So that they do not laugh at you, put the maps and go there. We also want you to go to a city called Suwayda in order to photograph the demonstrations that are taking place to bring down drug leader Bashar al-Assad. Do not go to places. There is nothing there. Go to the city of Idlib to photograph the suffering of women and children. Did you not find Iranian and Russian militias? There is an Iraqi, Russian and Iranian mafia there. Be careful not to let anything happen to you.
Fantastic videos you are making Davud, great insight into other cultures (Scotsman in Texas enjoying watching an Azeri exploring Syria lol) Mary is too cute great guide👍
Sending my prayers and love to all beautiful people.. Wish & pray these beautiful people have peace and have normal lives back. Davud thank you for sharing this beautiful video’s, beautiful people, beautiful history, beautiful cultures.. Thank you to the very helpful & kind tour guide as well..
We want you to go to a place called Sayyida Zeinab to photograph for us the sex hotels that Iran has opened, and there are Iranian prostitutes. So that they do not laugh at you, put the maps and go there. We also want you to go to a city called Suwayda in order to photograph the demonstrations that are taking place to bring down drug leader Bashar al-Assad. Do not go to places. There is nothing there. Go to the city of Idlib to photograph the suffering of women and children. Did you not find Iranian and Russian militias? There is an Iraqi, Russian and Iranian mafia there. Be careful not to let anything happen to you.
As a Syrian expatriate, I eagerly watch many blogger videos when they visit my country, Syria, but really I want to say that you are the best. You took us through complete details of the motherland. Thank you and welcome again. My regards to you.
I have noticed with people abroad the poorer the nation the more friendly & hospitable they are. What is seen on the news is only a small percentage of what else is going on. People just want to get on with their lives.
I agree! They are so considerate ,humble, generous, hospitable, and so clean taking their shoes off! The American media is portraying them as terrorists. I would love to go there!!! God bless The Syrians people!
I liked the visit to the Omayyad mosque. It was really interesting to see true facts of that historic era. I wish I could go to Syria one time and make sure I visit the Omayyad mosque. I also liked the food you enjoyed eating. It was mouth watering just from looking at it. You got lucky with a tour guide like Marie. She was really sweet and cute in doing the translation. Best of luck on your next video!
This is awesome man! As an American I appreciate seeing the real people and cultures of such exotic places that’ll I’ll probably never have the pleasure of visiting myself unfortunately. Thanks for the great content!
Thank you for so much for the video I’m half Syrian myself on my dads side (Latakia) but I only been to Syria once ages ago when I was 3 and since I was very young when I was there I hardly remember/know anything about it so it was really interesting video and learning more about my country 💕💕💕
Amazing vedios on Syria. I really appreciate your work. The visit for the workshop was also nice. Although the narration for Salahuddin Ayubi shrine and Jamma Amiga was so so however the vedios found very much impressive. Thanks for showing this historic country in your vedios.
I couldn’t watch this in the previous round, now got a chance to it, thank you so much for sharing again. I think you are still in Turkey, anyway wish for your health and happy !
Marya must start her UA-cam channel.as she has all required knowledge about all touristy sites of surya, she can promote Syrian tourism in a tremendous way.
Thank you for sharing this video indeed I was surprised to see another side of this country. Bi followed the series of Afghanistan really enjoy it. Keep it up and you should also consider some African countries as well.
His thriving V log's are always so simple without back round music 🎶 . Syria is beautiful country. I have been reed Syrian history. In Damascus was the center of spice since s. The Rocket 🚀 sincetest was from Damascus. I love Syrian arbic excit its ESY and beautiful. I am from Pakistan 🇵🇰 From last two yers i find many syrians people's on Sohail meda they are very friendly and respectful . I pray to almighty Allah Peace and blessings on Syria. Love you my Syrian brother s ❤❤
What we have seen from this guy! He is humble! Respectful! Truthful! Handsome! Smart/ careful! nice guy! Specially his trip to afghan and Syria is must interesting part to watch! Coz those countries people had enough sufferings so many years! But now Sames like bit looks better and peace!Thank you for that!🙏 Take good care !🙏🙏🙏
Hello from Serbia. We wish you to come here and meet our country as well. All the countries destroyed by Western propaganda are friendly and totally different from that propaganda. Syria is country which makes me the most sorry about what they did to it. Great history and good people. All the greetungs and love from Serbia🖐️
its always nice to see western people realizing where the evil lies and who is the real victim and the read devil, they destroyed our beloved country, prevented us from even visiting it and then they stole our resources and put sanctions on us so people got desperate and poor while the majority was from the middle class before the war. no peace with the west and usa in the world.
I was born in Afghanistan now live in Denver Colorado in the United States. Love the content brother. I been watching all your videos. Appreciate the work you put in to share these videos with us. It’s amazing to see these places you go too like this. I left Afghanistan when I was young. These vids make me feel good. God bless brother.
I would love the address or website of that shop. They have beautiful work. I could order a bunch of things to give them as presentrs for Christmas. Well done Davud.
I am extremely surprised brother, you do not know who Salauddin Al Ayyubi is. He is also known as Saladin, one of the most important people in the Middle East during the medieval times and protector of Jerusalem from the Christian Crusaders. I would be so honored to visit the mazar of one the greatest Muslim generals and give my respects. Thank you for the video.
Nice video. Thanks. Please, does Mary, the guide, know of any way to purchase some of these mosaic boxes from these talented Syrian craftsmen? Any website retails? I am aware of a French company that sell a few of their products but do not ship to the United States. Have wanted to buy and cherish a few items from them for years.
the best shawarma in Syria is in the city center of Damascus.. same location with the best broasted chicken. and the shawarma they serve it with pickles and a chicken layer on the top of it.
Mary is a sweet, shy guide who is happy eating mana'eesh or pide/lamacun..lama ajeen..I feel like you didnt experience the full extent of syrian food which is really among the best in the region..it and the lebanese food. Also the time in the backgammon factory was too lengthy.Sweet old men but i am not getting the essence of this city in this video. The mosque is spectacular. A more outgoing guide would be good if you go back..she is sweet but very simple. Damascus is the oldest city in the world. Lots to see and visit! John the baptist is buried there! Salah Eldin was a kurd who conquered jerusalem for the muslims. There is a turkish dizi currently airing about him!
Syria was one of the countries I visited at the beginning of my UA-cam journey. When I posted my trip precisely two years ago, I had less than 10 thousand subscribers. I am resharing these videos for a wider audience now and sharing my experiences from Syria with my guide. Syria is a country that cannot be visited solo, and you have to have a guide assigned by the government for security reasons, but also, your trip details get reported to the government at the end of your trip by your travel agency. That is why I had a companion most of the time in Syria.
Twelve years ago, a peaceful uprising against the Syrian president escalated into a full-scale civil war. The conflict has caused the death of over half a million people, destroyed cities, and involved other countries.
The war has resulted in immense suffering for the Syrian population, with over half of the pre-war population of 22 million being forced to flee their homes. More than 6.8 million Syrians are internally displaced, with over two million living in tented camps and having limited access to basic services. An additional 6 million Syrians are refugees or asylum-seekers abroad, and countries like Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey, which are hosting 5.3 million of them, have struggled to cope with one of the largest refugee exoduses in recent history.
As of the beginning of 2023, the UN reported that 15.3 million people in Syria required humanitarian assistance, which is an all-time high since the war began. Furthermore, 12 million Syrians did not know where their next meal was coming from.
Although the government has regained control of Syria's biggest cities, rebels, jihadists, and the Kurdish-led SDF still hold large parts of the country, and there have been no changes in the front lines for three years.
Video Highlights:
0:00 - Breakfast In Damascus;
14:43 - Ancient Syrian Mosaics;
39:51 - Damascus Street Food;
1:04:33 - Oldest Cafe In Damascus;
1:17:31 - Inside Historical Mosque;
1:33:03 - Luxury Breakfast Experience.
is this video about your first time in Syria or did you revisit it this year ?
Your tour guide is so pretty and seems very feminine
I really liked your videos but the guide didn’t give (explain) enough details about places Or traditional food.
Awesome videos bro. How does one go about finding a tour guide and agency? What is the name of the one you used? I like your tour guide she is very knowledgeable and the places she takes you are really cool. Do you film with a Go-pro? Thanks for the videos I am enjoying your travels feels like I am right there at the same time.
bro you should marry her
الله محيي السوريين اهل الكرم والثقافة والفن
محبكم من السعودية
I wish all these innocent people come back to their normal peaceful life, very beautiful country, God bless Syria.
Yes,all syrians should come back to their homeland,Germany 😂
Well said, War is terrible. All people should live a peaceful life.
I worked in this shop long time ago 55 years ago with the father the best family you ever known they are super generous
They been in business for over 150 years not 20 years
And they are well known in Damascus
which shop is this? Am very interested to get into contact with them
Maybe sa mosaic making
Is there a way to order a mosaic box from them shpped to Arizona in the US?
That's what I'm wondering@@Ken-pf5yl
Syria is a beautiful country.
God bless syrian people 🇩🇿 ❤️ 🇸🇾
Incredible job my friend! I would love to visit Damascus now that you have showed us how it is! Mary was a beautiful host and guide !👍🤙
That workshop was absolutely incredible man, thanks for showing us. Take care
I would spend alot of money in there
What I like about your videos is that they are super simple, no editing or annoying background music which is showing the actual reality, you can watch them for hours.
Merry is so nice .
Work shop owner is the best gentleman.
And the cleverest , kind person.
Valuable video.
From SL
She's so cute and super sweet and very respectful
God bless this country
May all people live in peace and harmony which will fetch prosperity
I'm French and I recently discovered your channel, it's great what you do. I'll subscribe and send you a blue thumbs up. Special mention to the lovely Mary ❤.
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us davud. Safe travels.. Regards from 🇱🇰
I am from Afghanistan, and I fell in love with Syria after watching this video. What a wonderful country and amazing people! After the recent events and the fall of Assad, I think about what events the city of Damascus has witnessed, what empires have come and gone, and what kings have risen and fallen. I wish peace for Syria and its people.
Thank you so much for the Syriyan videos ! I really enjoyed them ! Syriyan people look very friendly & beautiful ! Thanks a lot for your guide Mary !
We want you to go to a place called Sayyida Zeinab to photograph for us the sex hotels that Iran has opened, and there are Iranian prostitutes. So that they do not laugh at you, put the maps and go there. We also want you to go to a city called Suwayda in order to photograph the demonstrations that are taking place to bring down drug leader Bashar al-Assad. Do not go to places. There is nothing there. Go to the city of Idlib to photograph the suffering of women and children. Did you not find Iranian and Russian militias? There is an Iraqi, Russian and Iranian mafia there. Be careful not to let anything happen to you.
Nice
They are not, lol. We have them in Sweden, unfortunatley
happy to see life is back to normal .local guide is ❤❤❤
Thank you for the video
Life is not back to normal lol Damascus was like this in the height of the war too
Fantastic videos you are making Davud, great insight into other cultures (Scotsman in Texas enjoying watching an Azeri exploring Syria lol) Mary is too cute great guide👍
Beautiful video of Damascus, Syria , the people , and the food as well!
Sending my prayers and love to all beautiful people.. Wish & pray these beautiful people have peace and have normal lives back.
Davud thank you for sharing this beautiful video’s, beautiful people, beautiful history, beautiful cultures..
Thank you to the very helpful & kind tour guide as well..
Prayes have been doing this to people.... dilan is that turkish? please do not pray for others....you will need the prayers.
We want you to go to a place called Sayyida Zeinab to photograph for us the sex hotels that Iran has opened, and there are Iranian prostitutes. So that they do not laugh at you, put the maps and go there. We also want you to go to a city called Suwayda in order to photograph the demonstrations that are taking place to bring down drug leader Bashar al-Assad. Do not go to places. There is nothing there. Go to the city of Idlib to photograph the suffering of women and children. Did you not find Iranian and Russian militias? There is an Iraqi, Russian and Iranian mafia there. Be careful not to let anything happen to you.
The guide is so smiley and pretty. Thumbs up! Also, it seems like they had a whole team of surveillance on you. Wow bro.
As a Syrian expatriate, I eagerly watch many blogger videos when they visit my country, Syria, but really I want to say that you are the best. You took us through complete details of the motherland. Thank you and welcome again. My regards to you.
Thank you for your travels into countries a lot of us are not able to gain access to or have the opportunity to visit within our life times.
You are so humble, i like how you adapt the surrounding around you, You are are Daud the explorer Good job 👏
Hi Dauvd, Thank you for showing me this part of the world. Love from NZ
My best youtover mr davud akhundzada always big respect from Nepal 🇳🇵🇦🇿
Thank you very much mr.davud showing your video for us.from Sri Lanka
I have noticed with people abroad the poorer the nation the more friendly & hospitable they are. What is seen on the news is only a small percentage of what else is going on. People just want to get on with their lives.
I agree! They are so considerate ,humble, generous, hospitable, and so clean taking their shoes off! The American media is portraying them as terrorists. I would love to go there!!! God bless The Syrians people!
Another excellent video. Your guide girl seems really nice. You two are really matching ❤. Enjoy your travels and take care.
Merry Christmas beautiful Syria.
we are Muslim country not Christian 🇸🇾
@@vvlcnno we are Christian’s and Muslims you can see it in the video
@@vvlcn So?
@@vvlcn سوريا فيها مسيحيين وسنّة وشيعة وعلويين وملحدين وربوبيين وايزيديين واسماعيليين ومرشدية ووو.. ليه عم تكذب؟ اصلاً اغلب المسلمين بسوريا غير مهتمين بالدين لدرجة اللا اكتراثية من وين عملتها دولة مسلمة 😂😂
In this session Dhawud lokks smart and hsppymood ,with Mary looks like a couple enjoying the street food, lovely..
I liked the visit to the Omayyad mosque. It was really interesting to see true facts of that historic era. I wish I could go to Syria one time and make sure I visit the Omayyad mosque. I also liked the food you enjoyed eating. It was mouth watering just from looking at it. You got lucky with a tour guide like Marie. She was really sweet and cute in doing the translation. Best of luck on your next video!
This is awesome man! As an American I appreciate seeing the real people and cultures of such exotic places that’ll I’ll probably never have the pleasure of visiting myself unfortunately. Thanks for the great content!
I am very surprised to see uncle handwork. It is a good work Msha Allah.❤
The man who making the boxes he’s genius so beautiful work and very cheap.
Thank u broter davud for showing these kind of different countries ,different cultures which we cant visit.🙏
Davud, I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed watching your videos especially from the Mosk, John the Baptist and into the very last…Thanks!
What a piece 🧩 of wood 🪵 art amazing man! 👏🏽 Hats off !
Safe travels brother. Good luck. Lots of love from srilanka
Dabud, your channel has got a good friend for it. I am happy about that. She is a good partner for you to keep adding videos. Very nice.
What a sweet man working with the mother of pearl boxes. And so talented.
The wooden box are beautiful. Hand crafted is something you never see nowadays I would love to get one.
Very jolly and sweet girl Masha Allah 🌷
Thank you for so much for the video I’m half Syrian myself on my dads side (Latakia) but I only been to Syria once ages ago when I was 3 and since I was very young when I was there I hardly remember/know anything about it so it was really interesting video and learning more about my country 💕💕💕
Are you Russian?
Guide is very informative. Good guide.
Great and interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
Syria is beautiful country like marry❤.davud appreciate ur commitment.
The accent of Arabic which is spoken in Damasqas and Homs man its so flavorful a joy for ears.
Rose Wood from Kenya.🇰🇪 Amazing how our indigenous woods "travel" far. That workshop is exemplary.
Amazing vedios on Syria. I really appreciate your work. The visit for the workshop was also nice. Although the narration for Salahuddin Ayubi shrine and Jamma Amiga was so so however the vedios found very much impressive. Thanks for showing this historic country in your vedios.
Great video, very enjoyable thanks Davud .
Wow the craftsman with the boxes and chess table is so good. How talented
Thank you for helping poor's and humanity
Very nice content.. I like the story of ayoubi tomb and the guid were so sweet.. they way she is telling the story is very nice.. keep it up brother
I couldn’t watch this in the previous round, now got a chance to it, thank you so much for sharing again.
I think you are still in Turkey, anyway wish for your health and happy !
Love to Syria from Denmark 🙏🤝, i would love to come and visit some day.
Marya must start her UA-cam channel.as she has all required knowledge about all touristy sites of surya, she can promote Syrian tourism in a tremendous way.
Amazing video! The artistic work is amazing too
Beautyfull Syria 👍
brooooooooo finally you uploaded the videos again!! glad that you did, I was searching for them for a while but coudln't find them after you deleted
I love your vlog hi i am from the phillipines bless u.
Your guide.
every time smile
she very beautiful.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nice video I've learned alot about Syria 🎉
Mary is very nice guide❤❤
Marriya beautiful and nice tour guide
The most beautiful thing in Syria from what I saw was Mary! ❤
"অসাধারণ" This is a "really really" fantastic video, I was feeling like "I am in Syria"
Thank you for sharing this video indeed I was surprised to see another side of this country. Bi followed the series of Afghanistan really enjoy it. Keep it up and you should also consider some African countries as well.
not now... the flight prices are too high looool
His thriving V log's are always so simple without back round music 🎶 . Syria is beautiful country. I have been reed Syrian history. In Damascus was the center of spice since s. The Rocket 🚀 sincetest was from Damascus. I love Syrian arbic excit its ESY and beautiful. I am from Pakistan 🇵🇰 From last two yers i find many syrians people's on Sohail meda they are very friendly and respectful . I pray to almighty Allah Peace and blessings on Syria. Love you my Syrian brother s ❤❤
thank you. very fun video
Love her smile!
Nice to know abt different foods of the various countries! Nice food.
First comment again 😁 Damascus was only heard in old movies by me ❤🇦🇫🇦🇺
Very good you have found Syrian translator
What we have seen from this guy!
He is humble! Respectful! Truthful! Handsome! Smart/ careful! nice guy!
Specially his trip to afghan and Syria is must interesting part to watch! Coz those countries people had enough sufferings so many years! But now Sames like bit looks better and peace!Thank you for that!🙏
Take good care !🙏🙏🙏
Humble ? When he refused to buy a rose from that young girl ?
@@albertconstant203he can’t buy from every single child!
Did you miss the part when he bought her a donut?
I lived in Damascus more than five months Syrian people very nice my regards from Iraq 🇸🇾🫶
as someone from syria, it’s nice to finally see some representation :)
This guy has no game. I would have bought Mary the box and the rose 🌹
Wish I had visited it before it changes. Not so sûre it will remain like this.
For all the men thinking it but afraid to say it she is adorable and super cute…!
facts
Super Cute like Kat Dennings! 😊
More living proof once again that dude's could care less about a bad boss B***.
Lmao it’s only right 😂 😂
She is very cute !❤
The first thing I didn`t like it was when he cleaned around the plate with his fingers
Fantastic job bro ❤
Hello from Serbia. We wish you to come here and meet our country as well. All the countries destroyed by Western propaganda are friendly and totally different from that propaganda.
Syria is country which makes me the most sorry about what they did to it.
Great history and good people.
All the greetungs and love from Serbia🖐️
its always nice to see western people realizing where the evil lies and who is the real victim and the read devil, they destroyed our beloved country, prevented us from even visiting it and then they stole our resources and put sanctions on us so people got desperate and poor while the majority was from the middle class before the war. no peace with the west and usa in the world.
This couple looks good seriously
I was born in Afghanistan now live in Denver Colorado in the United States. Love the content brother. I been watching all your videos. Appreciate the work you put in to share these videos with us. It’s amazing to see these places you go too like this. I left Afghanistan when I was young. These vids make me feel good. God bless brother.
Afghanistan is new name is around 180 years before was called Persian
Speak English Please.@@davoudsasanian5880
I would love the address or website of that shop. They have beautiful work. I could order a bunch of things to give them as presentrs for Christmas. Well done Davud.
Beautiful country beautiful looking food wow
The most beautiful tourguide ever.
I am extremely surprised brother, you do not know who Salauddin Al Ayyubi is. He is also known as Saladin, one of the most important people in the Middle East during the medieval times and protector of Jerusalem from the Christian Crusaders.
I would be so honored to visit the mazar of one the greatest Muslim generals and give my respects.
Thank you for the video.
Not everyone knows history brother, its ok, no problem. No need to be surprise
I never seen anyone filming Syria country and Afghanistan country this is my first time watching Syrian city
Nice video. Thanks. Please, does Mary, the guide, know of any way to purchase some of these mosaic boxes from these talented Syrian craftsmen? Any website retails? I am aware of a French company that sell a few of their products but do not ship to the United States. Have wanted to buy and cherish a few items from them for years.
Hello, Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
Good luck 🍀🍀❤
hey dude you look familiar - thought I saw you in VIKINGS - ha... Travis Fimmel lookalike bravo. Enjoyed your vlogs!
the best shawarma in Syria is in the city center of Damascus.. same location with the best broasted chicken. and the shawarma they serve it with pickles and a chicken layer on the top of it.
Wow men, these wooden boxes are antique pieces, and the prices are very Cheap ❤❤❤
Thankyou
I speak Arabic and I understand everything they didn't talk about you or something negative mery is a friend so they speak like a family
beautiful bro love from nepal❤❤
She’s really cute. You guys had good chemistry.
Mary is a sweet, shy guide who is happy eating mana'eesh or pide/lamacun..lama ajeen..I feel like you didnt experience the full extent of syrian food which is really among the best in the region..it and the lebanese food. Also the time in the backgammon factory was too lengthy.Sweet old men but i am not getting the essence of this city in this video. The mosque is spectacular. A more outgoing guide would be good if you go back..she is sweet but very simple. Damascus is the oldest city in the world. Lots to see and visit! John the baptist is buried there! Salah Eldin was a kurd who conquered jerusalem for the muslims. There is a turkish dizi currently airing about him!