The World’s Cheapest Capital City - Inside Damascus With A Local Girl, Syria 🇸🇾

Syria was one of the countries I visited at the beginning of my KZbin 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.
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[@Davud_Akh]

Syria was one of the countries I visited at the beginning of my KZbin 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.

[@ammaralfuzaia4933]

is this video about your first time in Syria or did you revisit it this year ?

[@user-pp2br1tb1v]

Davoud, go back in 2023-24 and show the city not just an eating place or a workshop, there’s so much to see in Damascus

[@MetalGearMk3]

Your tour guide is so pretty and seems very feminine

[@olahm9892]

I really liked your videos but the guide didn’t give (explain) enough details about places Or traditional food.

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

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.

[@dharm_sidhu]

She's so cute and super sweet and very respectful

[@yaraibraheem3702]

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.

[@DrGintOki]

Syria is a beautiful country. God bless syrian people 🇩🇿 ❤️ 🇸🇾

[@salam2salam1]

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

[@georgefermanis4703]

which shop is this? Am very interested to get into contact with them

[@kurtrielsalic480]

Maybe sa mosaic making

[@Ken-pf5yl]

Is there a way to order a mosaic box from them shpped to Arizona in the US?

[@timothykirby4406]

That's what I'm wondering@@Ken-pf5yl

[@OhNellly]

For all the men thinking it but afraid to say it she is adorable and super cute…!

[@ashanperera3528]

facts

[@anishglx]

Super Cute like Kat Dennings! 😊

[@rickm4853]

More living proof once again that dude's could care less about a bad boss B***.

[@a.yohannes6675]

Lmao it’s only right 😂 😂

[@soum316]

She is very cute !❤

[@DailyDaze]

That workshop was absolutely incredible man, thanks for showing us. Take care

[@haraldsigurdsson1232]

I would spend alot of money in there

[@chandanisamaraweera7827]

Merry is so nice . Work shop owner is the best gentleman. And the cleverest , kind person. Valuable video. From SL

[@junglejim4549]

Beautiful video of Damascus, Syria , the people , and the food as well!

[@Konaboy]

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 !👍🤙

[@joyfrank7361]

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.

[@nuwanmx]

I wish all these innocent people come back to their normal peaceful life, very beautiful country, God bless Syria.

[@StarlightUnderDaSea]

Thanks for sharing your adventures with us davud. Safe travels.. Regards from 🇱🇰

[@johnsonlyng1131]

happy to see life is back to normal .local guide is ❤❤❤ Thank you for the video

[@farsalami8605]

Life is not back to normal lol Damascus was like this in the height of the war too

[@mikeritchie5500]

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👍

[@gaminiperera2941]

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 !

[@user-kn9dj4wm9o]

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.

[@antoniosyxgaba]

Nice

[@lizclarke8570]

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.

[@Karmen0702]

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 💕💕💕

[@fabrice7483]

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 ❤.

[@Musiquedecor]

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.

[@chamjungbudhakirat6433]

My best youtover mr davud akhundzada always big respect from Nepal 🇳🇵🇦🇿

[@StreetDailyLife]

Amazing you've been so many countries, afganistan, lebanon , i guess your next trip will be more excited and many foods you can try, well done, have a wonderful trip

[@heartzamil3109]

You are so humble, i like how you adapt the surrounding around you, You are are Daud the explorer Good job 👏

[@uncutnews4703]

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.

[@dillan7779]

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..

[@farsalami8605]

Prayes have been doing this to people.... dilan is that turkish? please do not pray for others....you will need the prayers.

[@user-kn9dj4wm9o]

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.

[@jayanthigodage4923]

Thank you very much mr.davud showing your video for us.from Sri Lanka

[@virajrankot6444]

Another excellent video. Your guide girl seems really nice. You two are really matching ❤. Enjoy your travels and take care.

[@nigoge8588]

nice video Davud I always following you on KZbin keep up the good work take care from Philippines with ❤🇵🇭

[@Alibabawho]

The most beautiful thing in Syria from what I saw was Mary! ❤

[@rasbagi5465]

Great video, very enjoyable thanks Davud .

[@pinnemax]

Thank u broter davud for showing these kind of different countries ,different cultures which we cant visit.🙏

[@ravindralakmal8492]

Safe travels brother. Good luck. Lots of love from srilanka

[@moseskariuki6461]

Nice video I've learned alot about Syria 🎉

[@bhupatjoshi3623]

Guide is very informative. Good guide.

[@emiphotographyfilm8484]

I am very surprised to see uncle handwork. It is a good work Msha Allah.❤

[@outlilei]

thank you. very fun video

[@mustafaiqbal9204]

Love watching your videos dude, love that you just go out and explore areas that other may be afraid of. Keep up the great work!

[@mohammadkhalid1104]

What a piece 🧩 of wood 🪵 art amazing man! 👏🏽 Hats off !

[@selwinpandinadan7540]

Merry Christmas beautiful Syria.

[@vvlcn]

we are Muslim country not Christian 🇸🇾

[@hamza5870]

@@vvlcnno we are Christian’s and Muslims you can see it in the video

[@contra7631]

​​@@vvlcn So?

[@faranzai]

Marya must start her KZbin channel.as she has all required knowledge about all touristy sites of surya, she can promote Syrian tourism in a tremendous way.

[@ElephantSoul]

Good luck 🍀🍀❤

[@user-cv7id5fp9z]

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 !

[@bhupatjoshi3623]

Nice to know abt different foods of the various countries! Nice food.

[@theirishbandit7301]

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!

[@altolaiqi]

تمنيت انك تنشر حسابها ايضاً لان البعض فتح حسابات واستغل هذه الفتاه لكي يحصل على جمهور وتغطياتك جدا جميله انا اتابعك اكثر من عامين والى الآن مازلت اتابعك محتواك جميل جدا وبدون موسيقى وسخب هادئ ولطيف ومفيد جدا جدا افضل قناة باليوتيوب من حيث السياحه والرحلات الشيقه اتمنى لك التوفيق👌👍

[@markhunter9524]

What a sweet man working with the mother of pearl boxes. And so talented.

[@baboji786]

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

[@analynnmedina7414]

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!

[@wordup7668]

The wooden box are beautiful. Hand crafted is something you never see nowadays I would love to get one.

[@wintersoldier346]

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

[@oshandhanushka7007]

Syria is beautiful country like marry❤.davud appreciate ur commitment.

[@gihanmoonasinghe8090]

Great content 😊

[@saharnaimihessam1064]

First comment again 😁 Damascus was only heard in old movies by me ❤🇦🇫🇦🇺

[@amiirahparaouty7755]

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.

[@farsalami8605]

not now... the flight prices are too high looool

[@arunkumarkumar930]

Marriya beautiful and nice tour guide

[@missapril5844]

Beautyfull Syria 👍

[@annamarieledesma7820]

I love your vlog hi i am from the phillipines bless u.

[@pound4poundboxing457]

Beautiful country beautiful looking food wow

[@zainmakhdoomi1805]

This couple looks good seriously

[@shambalaeurope]

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 !🙏🙏🙏

[@albertconstant203]

Humble ? When he refused to buy a rose from that young girl ?

[@Nunos645cgh]

@@albertconstant203he can’t buy from every single child! Did you miss the part when he bought her a donut?

[@65thhitman86]

This guy has no game. I would have bought Mary the box and the rose 🌹

[@vannyseang9603]

Very good you have found Syrian translator

[@m_smart]

Love to Syria from Denmark 🙏🤝, i would love to come and visit some day.

[@mohammadkhalid1104]

Very jolly and sweet girl Masha Allah 🌷

[@enayaturrahman5286]

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 ❤❤

[@kareemshaikh939]

Your guide. every time smile she very beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@exmuslim1330]

you can go to Maaloula and Saidnaya - very short distance from Damascus

[@J83688368]

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.

[@moodyshah007]

Thankyou

[@anasalshawa490]

Welcome to Syria

[@analynnmedina7414]

I’m your new subscriber and I just saw this video! How was your overall experience in Syria??? How’s the Hotel you stayed at???? It made me want to visit the country!

[@wayangpok]

hey dude you look familiar - thought I saw you in VIKINGS - ha... Travis Fimmel lookalike bravo. Enjoyed your vlogs!

[@melodymccullough5262]

Every time I watch your videos, I get hungry! 😂

[@damiricko]

The most beautiful tourguide ever.

[@sayhello...4870]

beautiful bro love from nepal❤❤

[@Batman-wv5ng]

The man who making the boxes he’s genius so beautiful work and very cheap.

[@younusbaloc2403]

Everything is beautiful good choice

[@Banshun]

Thank you for showing us the real country. With all the bad news coming out of the Middle East it is great to see how normal people are living. I am envious of that breakfast. I love Tahini sesame sauce.

[@moefit6257]

This video was posted years ago lol it’s a repost

[@Banshun]

@@moefit6257 I know that. It says so in the description. It doesn't change the contents.

[@farsalami8605]

where exactly did you see how people are living? What exactly do you think is normal enough for these people to live in? What do you think that they deserve? Is breathing and a ( half) full stomach more than enough for them? Ok... you have seen the real country.... they are good...having a blast... who needs electricity, or jobs....or any freedom....or dreams.... these are the things that these western propaganda machines have created. as we have seen... every restaurant had huge lines of waiting people. These people are really living the life.

[@user-kn9dj4wm9o]

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.

[@moefit6257]

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.

[@davoudsasanian5880]

Afghanistan is new name is around 180 years before was called Persian

[@27GT3]

Speak English Please.@@davoudsasanian5880

[@AbdulAhad-yt2bu]

Wow men, these wooden boxes are antique pieces, and the prices are very Cheap ❤❤❤

[@logmoklog8594]

Davud your guider is very nice

[@dhananjoydas9966]

wonderful

[@FayazAli-wl4ev]

Very nice Video

[@mvaris5127]

Thank you your videos , especilla , bread making

[@dawndelacruz5372]

what a brave thing to do..

[@toxickiddonightcore8069]

Great video, thanks for showing us all this! I hope you gave the girl your number if you two not already married🤣🙏🏼

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

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.

[@farsalami8605]

she is knowledgeable about what? name one?

[@albertconstant203]

1.22.25 I think you should not have been mean with that girl selling flowers . It would have helped her . How much a rose would have cost you ? . It was very selfish to ask her for what purpose that rose would serve you . Very disappointed .

[@kaldos.ms.66]

I noticed that he was very stingy. By the end, this is a country that has suffered a lot and its people are afflicted with hunger and poverty. I watched Simon’s clips. He was better at dealing with people in this country.

[@SKAA40]

Totally agree, I didn’t like his behaviour towards the children selling flowers because it didn’t cost him anything less than a 1$ …. No comment

[@minakshishankria8548]

Amazing 😉

[@nelsonmartinez7451]

Hello. I love your videos. What travel agency did you use?

[@user-rc3xv8ln2i]

I am from Kuwait and I wish to go to Suriya, but it’s dangerous for us as I know . 😢

[@isurugunasekara2687]

Matching couple ❤❤❤❤

[@fontana03]

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.

[@pereralakmal-mp6mo]

Ur vidio is very beautiful because mary was there. Good luck both of u.

[@felipe96302]

Hello, Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@sameeraperera1956]

Nice..❤❤❤❤

[@jobbmobil8656]

I think i have seen this video more than a year ago 😊

[@Hornscope]

Hi sc bro... How did you get visa to visit Syria. Also, did you travelled by air or land from Turkey?

[@Reddylion]

nice !

[@Fiola_M]

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!