September, 2008 | Florian Neukirchen

Travelling Lebanon

Ruins in Baalbek, Tyre, Byblos and Aanjar, bars and war damage in Beirut and a queasy feeling

Damascus

The “white city” with the Umayyad mosque and excursions to the Deir Mar Musa monastery and the Roman ruins in Bosra

Fortunately, I don’t have to go hungry during Ramadan while travelling in Syria. Although many restaurants are closed during the day, there are always some who don’t miss out on business. There is even beer in the Christian quarter. Still, it’s a pity that you can’t sit down in a tea house for an hour … Continue reading “Ramadan for travellers”