| Page Views: 298 Last Visit to Syria: September, 2005 | travelling by train and public transport by Ursule - last update: Oct 1, 2005 |
by train from Jordan to Syria An experience not to be missed. We boarded the train in Amman with one minute left to get tickets, have our passports checked and get aboard. We travelled through most wonderful pasture in a carriage nearly 100 years old. It goes without saying that instead of modern AC the window panes were missing. We were actually asking ourselves whether Lawrence of Arabia could have been on this train.
It took 12 hours to arrive in Damascus but was worth every minute of it. We would highly recommend it, if you wish to get the proper train feeling! |
|  | on camelback It is their easy way with Camels which makes a trip through the desert, through the ruins in Palmyra or anywhere else such an enjoyable experience with the bedouins. I for one was spoilt for choice between riding Casanova, Julia, Zenobia or Lelah.... At about 4 km/hour its a speed which I enjoy and allows me to gather my thoughts and fully appreciate the colour kaleidoscope of the desert |
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| Pros: | "very friendly and welcoming people, beautiful countryside" | | Cons: | "lots of unsolved environmental issues" | | In A Nutshell: | "it does grow on one" |
Ursule's Syria Travel Tips
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Tips: 5 - Photos: 1 | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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angiebabe Tue Aug 19, 2008 19:17 UTC
Beautiful photo here on yr intro page! I couldnt wait to comment! - Im about to check out yr tips now. I have camel shots and desert shots you might like amongst my pages on Morocco!Looking forward to meeting you on Sat the 30th! | Sininen Sat Aug 5, 2006 06:06 UTC
Ursule, this is exactly the way I love to travel. Meeting locals is so rewarding. Happy birthday from Finland! | al.ladin Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:25 UTC
I agree completely. To meet local people is important for me as well. it’s a pity - I didn’t try Syrian train. I like the syrian street food. | gilabrand Sun Jan 29, 2006 06:38 UTC
I wonder if he would arrange for a trip for me too...LOL |
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