August 12, 2019
I lived at the foot of Mount Qasioun, in the basin of middle-class oblivion. I often sat on my balcony and contemplated how beautiful it looked.
June 28, 2018
The Euphrates is stunning here: wide, dotted with tree covered islands and in the late afternoon sun it was a beguiling mixture of blues and greens.
January 19, 2018
January 19, 2018
“I have some ancient Byzantine and Roman coins. Want to take a look? I’ll give you a great price.”
January 19, 2018
Al Maseer is a group activity, a hike, in which people from all backgrounds, religions and beliefs come together. It takes place every year, and it would be led by Father Frans.
April 22, 2017
Alzabadany means “the Good” - a land that doesn't let a seed lie in vain, but nurtures it until it grows to become a tree and gives its produce to the good people.
February 26, 2017
December 22, 2016
When I was a little boy, I used to hear my father talking about the “Mdayene”, a name used by Aleppens to describe the old market.
October 22, 2016
Sometimes I try to avoid saying I’m from Syria, just to avoid talking about it. I don’t think people understand.