Dinner in Damascus
Punch me! Punch me! Tell me this is not a dream. I’m actually in war-torn Syria right now. This is my first meal here with a super hospitable family from Damascus who took me into their home the first...
View ArticleWith Love, from War-torn Syria
On my second day in Damascus, I moved in with Noura and her family, only to find out that … they themselves have just miraculously escaped from their home town, Homs – the city that is being bombarded...
View ArticleSyria — The war within and between
Many have asked me to give a briefing on Syria because I am here in person. Well, here is that briefing, in a VERY simple way. To many people, the war in Syria is just another Arab Awakening. Being in...
View ArticleA Window Into Syria
The latest update on my Middle Eastern travels has been published in the Jerusalem Post. I hope you’ll let me know what you think!Filed under: Tour Report Tagged: Alawite, blended culture, Cultural...
View ArticleAppearance Can Be a Life or Death Matter
Immediately when I heard about the attack on the Sikh temple in Wisconsin (USA), the first thought that came to my mind is that the shooter must have confused Sikhs for Muslims because they wear...
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