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I understand it's a personal choice as everyone living in a free world has. I commend you both for your pursuit of happiness and adventure even though sometimes it takes you places that are sketchy. Hope that God continues to shine his light upon you and keep you safe wherever you may travel
This is the first time I've seen a travel vlog from Syria and it's so fascinating! The media usually shows Syria in a very different & negative way so I'm happy to see you documenting your travels there and showing the beautiful sides. It's hearthbreaking to see so many parts of the world, including Syria, being at war and people having to leave their homes. It would be super interesting to travel to this part of the world myself, really hope I'll be able to visit Syria and other countries in the region someday.
You're most welcome. As syrians , we are incredibly glad to see you in our country, bringing all the positivity and real facts of Syria to the light. We appreciate that and hope you have an amazing trip in your second home. ❤️❤️
The smile upon Julia’s face surely encompassed her whole being. To see such joy, wonderment, anticipation and excitement with each passing sight was a joy in itself. The two of you have mentioned a few times that a place where you are or are going to is a dream come true but the electricity you are both exuding in this location is infectious! Enjoy!!
It's emotional watching this, it appeared on my feed, and I was wondering what my country is like nowadays. I can see how your non-stop smiles and enthusiasm to explore this land transmitted energy to every stranger who appeared on camera who's otherwise trying to find a reason to be positive. Keep them coming :)
You can come to Syria anytime. As a Greek Citizen you can get a tourist visa at the Syrian Embassy near Beirut, Lebanon. It usually takes 4 to 5 working days to get the visa (in any case the only way for you to fly to Syria is Athens to Beirut and from Beirut you can catch a bus or shared taxi to Damascus).
@@ahmadsa9503 Nobody can fly directly from Athens to Damascus because Greece doesn't have diplomatic relations with Syria. If you want to land in Damascus you can fly from Athens to Dubai or Kuwait and from there get on a flight to Damascus.
I met many Syrian people in Athens when I moved for a year, I tried their food, had some yummy black tea, learned a few words and all i can say these people don't deserve any of this happening to them and their land.. they're amazing people to hang out with and they usually are very willing to make new friends and talk and laugh at your jokes and share their culture and amazing mindset of being generous.
watching you guys eating dessert with melhem playing in the backround is enough to make any syrian sentimental. i am so glad you payed my country a visit. hope you found it well. love the video, nicely filmed and edited :)
@@MattandJulia انا لا اعرف التحدث باللغة الإنجليزية لاكن انا حقاً احببت هاذا الفيديو انا من سوريا وا نادراً ما نرا سياح في سوريا بعد الحرب تدمرت العدين من المدن وا مات مءات الأف الناس لقد كانت سوريا قبل الحرب مليءا بل سياح وكان الوضع لطيف ان ترا ناس من دول مختلفه تزور بلدك وا تعاملهم بلطف كما تعامل سكان بلدك لقد فتقدت تلك اليام اتمنا ان تقضو وقت ممتع في سوريا ❤❤
As a Syrian, this video has been so emotional to watch. I moved out 6 months before the war, and went only once in 2019. It has changed a lot, the people's faces have changed, the atmosphere. The country endured a terrific war, people were displaced and scattered to say the least. I hope one day we go back to our beautiful Syria and be able to reconstruct it.
I'm sorry to hear that you had to leave your country. I often watch Syrian travel videos and I love how every Syrian is still trying to enjoy life as much as possible.May the people of Syrian be blessed
Syria always interested me. I started to learn about the country when the war started and I was a teenager. And yeah, I'm still into it and once I want to travel there as well. So thanks for your video, nice and informative as always! :)
Ah of course our fellow Greeks, There is much greek history and influence in the countries culture and even people. As a half-Palestinian half-Syrian Greece is very similar to us on so many levels, I went to Mykonos and apart from the salty tap water in the hotel the beaches are beatiful.
Love from Sydney ❤ Born in Australia and my folks migrated in the 60s. I visited Syria in 1995, 1997 and 2007 (more advanced) I loved all the castles, Palmyra, Ebla and more. I pray more people can visit and for it to be better than what I had experienced in 2007, it was ruined by war when it was about to flourish. I truly hope it does again. Thank you for sharing 🤗
You guys are at the top of your game filming. The lens does not lie. The city of Damascus and Aleppo has its challenges. They are on the road to recovery. Friendly and Forthcoming are the people. The food was so good. Harriet was there many years ago as part of team of students from Harvard. Thank you for your incredible work doing this video.🙏💕🙏 Sending you much love and affection from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki P.S. Looking forward to so much more👍👍
I watched start to finish and like Julia I was stuck for words. My brain is still processing it all. Now a few hours later this message of this video is clear to me. "nothing can keep the human spirit down". No matter where in the world you go, no matter what the adversity, the human spirit rises above it all😪 Thanks for a wonder video❤
I've been learning Levantine Arabic, and my teacher is from Aleppo. He lives in Turkey now. I actually asked him just last week if it is safe to travel to Syria (I just want to see this amazing country, a colleague of mine used to teach English in Syria before the war, and he said it was one of his favorite countries and THE BEST and the most beautiful in the region ), I wanted to visit then, but the war started.....Now I can speak a little Syrian Arabic, I just can't wait to use/practice it in real life, and visit all the amazing sites and try the food. Thanks for the video, I will seriously consider taking the trip. I really hope the misery in Syria can be over soon, peace and prosperity come back to this ancient land.
Incredible. Only a few years ago it was one of the most darkness times in recent history In Syria , and then to see how open people are to tourists and the feeling or normality returning is beautiful . I don’t think I could have seen anything like this had I not subscribed to your channel . 😊 Thank you .
Louis , thank you so much for your kind words! We are really grateful to have you coming along with us! We absolutely fell in love with Syria and couldn’t get over how genuinely lovely people are there! So can’t wait to share everything we have to come ❤️
It's been a while since I start watching your channel. People usually don't realise how much work it's behind a video like this. Just looking back to your original videos, and now to this, it's just amaizing. Congrats and keep doing this!
Welcome to Syria, happy to have you in our country. This is so heartwarming, i hope everything goes back to normal and that we could go back to live there one day and reconstruct our beloved country.
Thanks for filming! This video brought me back to Britain where I had got the several Syrian friends while I was residing there. Their women cooked brilliantly and Syrian cuisine was so mouthwatering as far as I have retained🙂
@MattandJulia Telling more my best friend was Sudaniese and he brought me to thier community gatherings quite often. All food besides beveragies was handmade at homes of community members.👳♀️ Highly recommend🦴
This really is fascinating to watch. Terribly sad what’s happened/happening in Syria. People are basically the same all around the world and I wish more than anything for there to be peace and harmony throughout the world. Can’t wait to see the next videos guys!! It must feel so special to be there. Take care! 🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
As an American who loves history. I wish i could go to syria to see some ancient sites. I just know it will never happen and i hate that. Much love to Syria from North Carolina USA🇺🇸 our government sucks, but our people are with you
As a Syrian , I extend my greetings to you, and we hope that Western societies can break free from the grip of Western media portraying Syria as a terrorist country. Syria is not just Bashar al-Assad, and it is not just politics. Syria is a nation with a rich history and culture. We understand that your honorable people are separate from the policies of the state, and we acknowledge that. We wish well for the American people and the Western societies, known for their humanitarian and respectful history of nations. We await your visit to Syria, and when you come, you will witness an ancient civilization and a friendly and loving people. Greetings!
I look forward to your videos and this one was extra special. I have to admit that I was surprised at the friendliness towards visitors. Your camera showed people going about their daily business as usual and I admire them especially after the terrible earthquakes. I wish them well and hope for no more devastation for them to fear and endure.
Such important content. I spent 20 of my most formative years in Hong Kong and Singapore, at a time (late 60's to the late 80's) when South East Asia was considered nothing or for Vietnam. I have also traveled the world. It is such a shame that the people who need to watch your videos won't because more than anyone, they need to understand that we ARE all people who want the same for our families etc. Beyond the generalizations, thank you for showing us real life in a part of the world that is bursting at the seams with history, beauty and culture but one that has suffered so terribly (I will refrain from pointing fingers). This is the kind of content that should be mandatory watching for our kids so that they learn not to fear but rather embrace the world.
So very true. We all have more in common with each other than we realize. It's so sad that "governments" seem to enjoy emphasizing the differences between peoples instead of encouraging everyone to live in peace with each other. 🫂❤️🙏🌎🕊
@@Parawingdelta2 Close, French father who started his own aerospace (maintenance and repair along with parts etc). We always lived in former British office housing. I did my O'levels and we were members of a British club, so I grew up around that culture, along with all of the other cultures that exist in that part of the word. As much as I love Asia, I have to admit to being a little jealous about Malta (I love the Med) and the mix of Italian and North Africa must have been wonderful. So much beautiful world out there. =)
Thank you so much for humanizing everywhere you go, and take us. I know of no better way to take the walls down that the media continually puts up than to just go in good faith, with love in your hearts, and meet everyone where they are and listen, learn and have a truly personal exchange. I cannot express my boundless gratitude that I can be alongside you two by watching your videos. I wish it were me who could personally be there, and that gets a bit farther away with each year I get older, but my heart is there with you and so many times you make me cry, and other times sing for joy at the connections you make and share.
Andrea, thank you so much for your kind words from the bottom of our hearts! I can’t put into words how much your messages means to us. We are so grateful and happy to have you coming along with us! Sending lots of love to you from both of us! Hope one day we will meet and I can give you a proper big hug ❤️
@@sacredtree2565 I mean that mainstream media may not be as disclosing to the public than independent reporters can be, thus figurative walls can get put up by mainstream news sources in reporting on events, even if inadvertent. Mainstream news sources are more impersonal overall. Matt and Julia are unbelievably generous to bring us their personal direct experience as if we were standing alongside them and I feel it as a much more heartfelt exchange of how people feel, not just what governments do.
@@kanikaksingh7620 Syria is still beautiful despite everything; even though the war has greatly affected it and its people after the death of more than 500 thousand Syrians and many losses; but Syria does not die; the capital Damascus has faced many events, crises and challenges throughout the ages, but it always triumphs and returns ✨🤍🇸🇾
First word that comes to my mind is stunning. From the hotel room to the markets and as Matt said the genuine friendliness of the people. Wasn't expecting that in Syria. Can't wait to see what is next in this series.
We were so shocked about it the whole time we were in Syria. You hear how friendly and welcoming people are…but we didn’t expect to experience it to THIS level! Can’t wait to share everything with you ❤️
@@MattandJuliahey i am in syria now and you should go to As Suwayda, syria, it is only an hour from damascus and they have a restaurant called divino which is the best thing ever because of the large variety of food there and how flavorful is, i reccomend getting the crispy chicken sandwich because its just so good. there are many other restaurants there such as messa luna, which is right next to divino, enab (grape in arabic) which is basically a all u can eat buffet, and last but definitely not least from the things im listing, chocolake, chocolake is literally the king of desserts i cant even explain it to you you have to be there its so good
I have never traveled far from where I was raised, and now in my old age, thanks to You Tube and channels like yours, I am getting to know other sides of the earth. I appreciate this soooo much! You are opening the world up to me and I am so grateful! It makes me love people everywhere!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are really grateful to have you coming along with us ❤️ This is one of the main reasons that we love travelling so much, to actually see and share that we are the same everywhere just have different habits and that there are amazing people everywhere ❤️
Thanks for the beautiful video, i saw how overwhelmed you both were. Wonderful part of the world that has suffered immensely in recent history. Let’s hope happiness is around the corner ! Best wishes for all the Syrian people ! JosAz
Dear Matt n Julia,l usually do not comment on vloggers video but all your visits to countries were n are very well narrated editing n commentary. I love your visits to Lebanon n into Syria. Such a wonderful historically- rich ancient countries, lovely ppl, interesting sites n not forgetting their delicious food. Thank you so much for showing us many beautiful countries. Praying🙏🙏🙏☦️☦️☦️ for the protection n peace in Syria n Lebanon.
Appreciate your authenticity so much.I am going to subscribe to your channel for this Syria series.A beautiful country with so much history that has been so messed with recently,so unjustly. Sending all of my best wishes to Syria. Thank you to Matt and Julia for doing this series ❤️
@@Syrian-guy haha, why Not you, why Not you those vloggers , why you are stuck here , I bet that you're searching 24/7 &for someone to help you out of your hellhole (slum)
Hi Matt and Julia 👋. Another informative, interesting and heartwarming video. My heart goes out to the warm and friendly Syrian people who have endured and suffered so much. Thanks, for always focusing on the positive attributes of the cultures that you explore and showing the common threads that bind us all together as humans. Of course, thanks for all of your descriptive videos of the foods that you try(and enjoy). I'm still waiting for "smell-o-vision". 😂 Take care and have a safe and pleasant journey to your next destination. 🫂❤️🙏🌎🕊
Thank you so much John 😘 We are so grateful to have you coming along with us, for your kind words and your support. I’ve…well, both of us been struggling quite a bit lately. So reading your messages means the world to us ❤️ Oh yeah, I can’t wait for the “smell-on-version”! That’s my dream hah
@Matt and Julia That's so sweet of you to say. Never be afraid to "take a breather" from TH-cam and your very busy lifestyle. Sometimes it's just a necessity for your well-being, both physically and mentally. Take care, dear friends. 🫂❤️
This just melted my heart! If only we could've met while you're in Syria! Pleeeease whenever you're back in Syria we should get in touch. My wife and i are in Lattakia and we'd be honored to show you around and even be your host for the entire length of your stay ❤️
Watching your video as I type. Love both of y'alls energy and sense of wonder...it's genuine....thanks for taking us to places that other vloggers don't...your channel truly stands out.
Oooh my God I miss you so much.. It’s amazing video about my country and you are most welcome in any time.. I’m waiting your videos ❤️❤️ Love you so much 😘😘😘
Sweeeeetie!! We miss you sooo much! So happy to hear that you enjoyed our videos 🤗❤️ Really hope to see you soon! Sending lots of love to you from both of us ❤️❤️❤️❤️
New Subscriber here from Ottawa. You guys are awesome and I really enjoyed this video. Can’t wait for your upcoming videos? Blessings on both of you for sharing!
When I hear of the silk road I think of Syria and like the market you walked in just amazing to see all the history thank you for sharing this on here best regards from Maine USA
I really liked this video. I watched it all the way through. I was so surprised how things seemed so normal. After all the country has been through. I did not realize the beauty of the city. I had know idle. You showed it all so well with your video. You guys are the best at showing and explaining places. I always look forward to every single video you guys put out. You guy are number one when it comes to travel sites on Y tube. You could feel the awe you guys had of the place. Ok enough. It was one of your bests. Thanks Rick Indianapolis Indiana
Oh my goodness please be careful! Much love to you both! My prayers are with Syrian people! We people around the world are only used to seeing the horror of war torn Syria. It’s beautiful! Thank you showing us such a wonderful place in Syria! Just stunning
Lebanon and Syria are new to me,fun to watch these two explore and educate me while they enjoy the food, Julia seems excited and about to combust with joy,its nice to see, much love to you both ✌️♥️🇬🇧
Thank you so much Max! Really happy to hear that you are enjoying our videos and super grateful to have you coming along with us 😘 can’t wait to share everything ❤️
Great video, just in awe at the beauty of the town, buildings and the people. There are few Syrian people in my town of Bakersfield, California and they are the nicest people you'll ever meet. The people in the video are amazing.
Julia an Matt Thank you so Absolutely Beautiful ❤❤ I so ENJOY this Video the People are Incredible Beautiful an Welcoming... Huge Hugs from West Coast Canada 🍁 Can wait for the next one 🌿❤️👍🌿
I did this trip back in 2006 - I think it was. Very nostalgic to see it again - and to see how things have changed. 😥 We were basically free to move around on our own back then, no guides required - though I do remember a hairy run in with the police when we went on a day trip, but left our passports back at the hotel. All's well that ends well though. Interested to see the rest of the series! 👏👏👏
Guys I was watching your journey to Yakutsk then TH-cam suggested this video, I can't believe you came here 😍🤩 I hope you enjoyed your time, and thanks for sharing some of the good side of my country , all love and you are welcome ❤
What a amazing trip you’ve taken. I have friends from Damascus, this has given me a little insight to where they came from. You both have opened my eyes to a big world, especially places I would have never thought of going to myself and now what to go. I’m grateful to the both of you for your travels you’ve taken me on.
The adventures you both have makes me jealous. If I were in a different position with my other half I would do these fantastic things. Thank you for showing me what else is out there
Wow what a beautiful place. I really dislike how governments separate us from each other with their wars. Regular people just want to live and visit other parts of the world. I wish one day we could travel freely. I’d love to visit Syria. My goodness how beautiful it is
Travel restrictions, creating animosity among races, classism being a true issue etc. Life is too short for our egos and restrictions 😢. Humans will never understand this 😢
Hello Matt, and Julia! My name is Tony, and I am a recent subscriber. I love your videos! I can't get enough of following your adventures! The way that the two of you make your videos, makes you feel like you are along for the ride! Keep doing what you do, safe travels, and lots of love from here in the USA!
Great video!! Thanks so much for this. It’s awesome that you guys show a side of Syria that people is not use to seeing in the media. Quick question, how much does a tour guide for a trip to Syria cost? - from South Africa!😁
Matt/Julia, awesome video! The history and all the beautiful architecture! I would love to visit one day and show people back home, who dont know much about Syria, how incredible this country really is!
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As a Syrian i wish i was aborted
Just love your travelogues, Matt and Julia!
Bashar al-Assad is a criminal who killed and abandoned the Syrian people for sectarian reasons, and he is an agent of the Iranian state
I understand it's a personal choice as everyone living in a free world has. I commend you both for your pursuit of happiness and adventure even though sometimes it takes you places that are sketchy. Hope that God continues to shine his light upon you and keep you safe wherever you may travel
@@avikazak655
You claim to be a Syrian but you have an Israeli sounding name.
This is the first time I've seen a travel vlog from Syria and it's so fascinating! The media usually shows Syria in a very different & negative way so I'm happy to see you documenting your travels there and showing the beautiful sides. It's hearthbreaking to see so many parts of the world, including Syria, being at war and people having to leave their homes. It would be super interesting to travel to this part of the world myself, really hope I'll be able to visit Syria and other countries in the region someday.
yeeah(:
world is not like in mainstream media show.
You're most welcome. As syrians , we are incredibly glad to see you in our country, bringing all the positivity and real facts of Syria to the light. We appreciate that and hope you have an amazing trip in your second home. ❤️❤️
The smile upon Julia’s face surely encompassed her whole being. To see such joy, wonderment, anticipation and excitement with each passing sight was a joy in itself. The two of you have mentioned a few times that a place where you are or are going to is a dream come true but the electricity you are both exuding in this location is infectious! Enjoy!!
Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! We absolutely loved Syria ❤️
Ya , the suffering of this poor people should be highlighted under this failed leadership .!!!
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Going next october , from argentina 🇦🇷🙂
I'm Syrian who left Syria 13 years ago and when I saw your video I started to cry.. can't wait to visit again.
It's emotional watching this, it appeared on my feed, and I was wondering what my country is like nowadays. I can see how your non-stop smiles and enthusiasm to explore this land transmitted energy to every stranger who appeared on camera who's otherwise trying to find a reason to be positive. Keep them coming :)
Thank you so much Fatima!! 🙏🏼🥰❤️
Well said, I wish peace & love in this world
Syria is amazing and so underrated. Wish I can go there soon. Lots of love from 🇬🇷
sending lots of love to you! Hope you will see it for yourself soon 😘❤️
how is syria amazing,,, it kills its own people ffs the brutality is off the scale
You can come to Syria anytime.
As a Greek Citizen you can get a tourist visa at the Syrian Embassy near Beirut, Lebanon.
It usually takes 4 to 5 working days to get the visa (in any case the only way for you to fly to Syria is Athens to Beirut and from Beirut you can catch a bus or shared taxi to Damascus).
@@taboulefattouch4744 welcome ❤
you can go directly from athens to damascus
@@ahmadsa9503
Nobody can fly directly from Athens to Damascus because Greece doesn't have diplomatic relations with Syria.
If you want to land in Damascus you can fly from Athens to Dubai or Kuwait and from there get on a flight to Damascus.
My boyfriend is Syrian/Lebanese. I'd love to visit where he grew up and get to know his people.
I'm so glad that you come to visit us in Syria.. we as Syrians are always happy for having tourists from all around the world in our country ❤️
Why don't you run
I met many Syrian people in Athens when I moved for a year, I tried their food, had some yummy black tea, learned a few words and all i can say these people don't deserve any of this happening to them and their land.. they're amazing people to hang out with and they usually are very willing to make new friends and talk and laugh at your jokes and share their culture and amazing mindset of being generous.
I went to Syria the year before the troubles. Memorable. I now give talks on it around London and Herts. Lovely people
watching you guys eating dessert with melhem playing in the backround is enough to make any syrian sentimental. i am so glad you payed my country a visit. hope you found it well. love the video, nicely filmed and edited :)
Thank you so much! We really did, can’t wait to share more from your beautiful country 🥰
@@MattandJulia انا لا اعرف التحدث باللغة الإنجليزية لاكن انا حقاً احببت هاذا الفيديو انا من سوريا وا نادراً ما نرا سياح في سوريا بعد الحرب تدمرت العدين من المدن وا مات مءات الأف الناس لقد كانت سوريا قبل الحرب مليءا بل سياح وكان الوضع لطيف ان ترا ناس من دول مختلفه تزور بلدك وا تعاملهم بلطف كما تعامل سكان بلدك لقد فتقدت تلك اليام اتمنا ان تقضو وقت ممتع في سوريا ❤❤
As a Syrian, this video has been so emotional to watch. I moved out 6 months before the war, and went only once in 2019. It has changed a lot, the people's faces have changed, the atmosphere. The country endured a terrific war, people were displaced and scattered to say the least. I hope one day we go back to our beautiful Syria and be able to reconstruct it.
ازا راح النظام اكيد … بس انت/ي كيف فتت ع سورية بال ٢٠١٩ ?
إن شاء الله
the face changes whether it is filled by Iranians
I'm sorry to hear that you had to leave your country.
I often watch Syrian travel videos and I love how every Syrian is still trying to enjoy life as much as possible.May the people of Syrian be blessed
Das höffen wir hier in Deutschland am allermeisten!
Syria always interested me. I started to learn about the country when the war started and I was a teenager. And yeah, I'm still into it and once I want to travel there as well. So thanks for your video, nice and informative as always! :)
Syria ,the Syryains and Damascus is definitely one of my top 5 cities in the world …so far I’m enjoying your video….Alex 🇬🇷
Thank you so much Alex 🙏🏼❤️
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Ah of course our fellow Greeks, There is much greek history and influence in the countries culture and even people. As a half-Palestinian half-Syrian Greece is very similar to us on so many levels, I went to Mykonos and apart from the salty tap water in the hotel the beaches are beatiful.
beautiful architecture, markets and great food. Damascus is magical with its uniqueness. Its sad that such a beautiful country was destroyed.
Couldn’t agree more ❤️ hopefully things will improve and only get better 🙌🏻
By the regime killing its own people,
You should be glad that Isis does not rule the country today, it will be much more destructive
Love from Sydney ❤ Born in Australia and my folks migrated in the 60s. I visited Syria in 1995, 1997 and 2007 (more advanced) I loved all the castles, Palmyra, Ebla and more. I pray more people can visit and for it to be better than what I had experienced in 2007, it was ruined by war when it was about to flourish. I truly hope it does again. Thank you for sharing 🤗
You guys are at the top of your game filming. The lens does not lie. The city of Damascus and Aleppo has its challenges. They are on the road to recovery. Friendly and Forthcoming are the people. The food was so good. Harriet was there many years ago as part of team of students from Harvard. Thank you for your incredible work doing this video.🙏💕🙏 Sending you much
love and affection from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki P.S. Looking forward to so much more👍👍
Hi guys! Thank you so much, really really appreciate your support 🥰😍 Can’t wait to share more! Hope you are well, lots of love 🥰❤️🙌🏼
I watched start to finish and like Julia I was stuck for words. My brain is still processing it all. Now a few hours later this message of this video is clear to me. "nothing can keep the human spirit down". No matter where in the world you go, no matter what the adversity, the human spirit rises above it all😪 Thanks for a wonder video❤
Thank you so much Ross 😘 so happy to hear you enjoyed our video, means the world to us! Can’t wait to share more ❤️
I've been learning Levantine Arabic, and my teacher is from Aleppo. He lives in Turkey now. I actually asked him just last week if it is safe to travel to Syria (I just want to see this amazing country, a colleague of mine used to teach English in Syria before the war, and he said it was one of his favorite countries and THE BEST and the most beautiful in the region ), I wanted to visit then, but the war started.....Now I can speak a little Syrian Arabic, I just can't wait to use/practice it in real life, and visit all the amazing sites and try the food. Thanks for the video, I will seriously consider taking the trip. I really hope the misery in Syria can be over soon, peace and prosperity come back to this ancient land.
من اي بلد انت
Incredible. Only a few years ago it was one of the most darkness times in recent history In Syria , and then to see how
open people are to tourists and the feeling or normality returning is beautiful . I don’t think I could have seen anything like this had I not subscribed to your channel . 😊
Thank you .
Russia made all this possible, the Americans would have destroyed everything
@@globetrotterwien is it possible not to make everything political ? and to simply enjoy peace .
Louis , thank you so much for your kind words! We are really grateful to have you coming along with us!
We absolutely fell in love with Syria and couldn’t get over how genuinely lovely people are there! So can’t wait to share everything we have to come ❤️
welcom to Syria,🇸🇾
@@louispaine5307 why not? Politics destroyed this beautiful country. People need to talk about who saved it.
It's been a while since I start watching your channel. People usually don't realise how much work it's behind a video like this. Just looking back to your original videos, and now to this, it's just amaizing. Congrats and keep doing this!
Thank you so much!! 🥰 Really appreciate that, we are continually trying to improve every day and make each new video better than the last 🙏🏼❤️
Welcome to Syria, happy to have you in our country. This is so heartwarming, i hope everything goes back to normal and that we could go back to live there one day and reconstruct our beloved country.
Thanks for filming! This video brought me back to Britain where I had got the several Syrian friends while I was residing there. Their women cooked brilliantly and Syrian cuisine was so mouthwatering as far as I have retained🙂
Wow, how interesting! Can’t begin to imagine how good that cuisine must have been! 😍❤️
@MattandJulia Telling more my best friend was Sudaniese and he brought me to thier community gatherings quite often. All food besides beveragies was handmade at homes of community members.👳♀️ Highly recommend🦴
Thank you for visiting my country Syria! Syria 🇸🇾 Hope you had a great time there!
Thank you very much! We had an amazing time ❤️
This really is fascinating to watch. Terribly sad what’s happened/happening in Syria. People are basically the same all around the world and I wish more than anything for there to be peace and harmony throughout the world.
Can’t wait to see the next videos guys!! It must feel so special to be there. Take care! 🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
Thank you so much Sally! So happy to hear your enjoyed the video 🤗
Couldn’t agree more with you ❤️ can’t wait to share everything 😘
Yea Syria regime use chemicals weapons and Obama give the green light to keep slaughtering the people
As an American who loves history. I wish i could go to syria to see some ancient sites. I just know it will never happen and i hate that. Much love to Syria from North Carolina USA🇺🇸 our government sucks, but our people are with you
As a Syrian , I extend my greetings to you, and we hope that Western societies can break free from the grip of Western media portraying Syria as a terrorist country. Syria is not just Bashar al-Assad, and it is not just politics. Syria is a nation with a rich history and culture.
We understand that your honorable people are separate from the policies of the state, and we acknowledge that. We wish well for the American people and the Western societies, known for their humanitarian and respectful history of nations.
We await your visit to Syria, and when you come, you will witness an ancient civilization and a friendly and loving people.
Greetings!
So sweet of you❤️❤️❤️
I look forward to your videos and this one was extra special. I have to admit that I was surprised at the friendliness towards visitors. Your camera showed people going about their daily business as usual and I admire them especially after the terrible earthquakes. I wish them well and hope for no more devastation for them to fear and endure.
Thank you so much! We so can’t wait to share everything!
People were genuinely really friendly, we were so overwhelmed by it!
Thank you so much for this video! You moved me to tears! Greetings from Croatia! 🌼
Such important content. I spent 20 of my most formative years in Hong Kong and Singapore, at a time (late 60's to the late 80's) when South East Asia was considered nothing or for Vietnam. I have also traveled the world. It is such a shame that the people who need to watch your videos won't because more than anyone, they need to understand that we ARE all people who want the same for our families etc. Beyond the generalizations, thank you for showing us real life in a part of the world that is bursting at the seams with history, beauty and culture but one that has suffered so terribly (I will refrain from pointing fingers). This is the kind of content that should be mandatory watching for our kids so that they learn not to fear but rather embrace the world.
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Well said. I'm guessing father in the British forces. I lived in Malta in the sixties. Dad in the RAF.
So very true. We all have more in common with each other than we realize. It's so sad that "governments" seem to enjoy emphasizing the differences between peoples instead of encouraging everyone to live in peace with each other. 🫂❤️🙏🌎🕊
@@Parawingdelta2 Close, French father who started his own aerospace (maintenance and repair along with parts etc). We always lived in former British office housing. I did my O'levels and we were members of a British club, so I grew up around that culture, along with all of the other cultures that exist in that part of the word. As much as I love Asia, I have to admit to being a little jealous about Malta (I love the Med) and the mix of Italian and North Africa must have been wonderful. So much beautiful world out there. =)
@@jvstcu76 In total agreement! I will never understand it.
Thank you so much for humanizing everywhere you go, and take us. I know of no better way to take the walls down that the media continually puts up than to just go in good faith, with love in your hearts, and meet everyone where they are and listen, learn and have a truly personal exchange. I cannot express my boundless gratitude that I can be alongside you two by watching your videos. I wish it were me who could personally be there, and that gets a bit farther away with each year I get older, but my heart is there with you and so many times you make me cry, and other times sing for joy at the connections you make and share.
Andrea, thank you so much for your kind words from the bottom of our hearts! I can’t put into words how much your messages means to us. We are so grateful and happy to have you coming along with us!
Sending lots of love to you from both of us!
Hope one day we will meet and I can give you a proper big hug ❤️
@@MattandJulia ❤💥 Tucson, AZ could be a future destination when the stars align, you both would be so welcome!
What do you mean by taking the walls down ?
@@sacredtree2565 I mean that mainstream media may not be as disclosing to the public than independent reporters can be, thus figurative walls can get put up by mainstream news sources in reporting on events, even if inadvertent. Mainstream news sources are more impersonal overall. Matt and Julia are unbelievably generous to bring us their personal direct experience as if we were standing alongside them and I feel it as a much more heartfelt exchange of how people feel, not just what governments do.
From Damascus, Syria
All love and respect to every person who loves my country, Syria, and loves the Syrians 🇸🇾❤
So nobody
J espère pouvoir venir dans ce magnifique pays
@@san-gohan5279 De rien ❤️ Vous ne verrez que l'hospitalité et l'amour des Syriens
How is it like now
@@kanikaksingh7620 Syria is still beautiful despite everything; even though the war has greatly affected it and its people after the death of more than 500 thousand Syrians and many losses; but Syria does not die; the capital Damascus has faced many events, crises and challenges throughout the ages, but it always triumphs and returns ✨🤍🇸🇾
First word that comes to my mind is stunning. From the hotel room to the markets and as Matt said the genuine friendliness of the people. Wasn't expecting that in Syria. Can't wait to see what is next in this series.
We were so shocked about it the whole time we were in Syria. You hear how friendly and welcoming people are…but we didn’t expect to experience it to THIS level! Can’t wait to share everything with you ❤️
@@MattandJuliahey i am in syria now and you should go to As Suwayda, syria, it is only an hour from damascus and they have a restaurant called divino which is the best thing ever because of the large variety of food there and how flavorful is, i reccomend getting the crispy chicken sandwich because its just so good. there are many other restaurants there such as messa luna, which is right next to divino, enab (grape in arabic) which is basically a all u can eat buffet, and last but definitely not least from the things im listing, chocolake, chocolake is literally the king of desserts i cant even explain it to you you have to be there its so good
I have never traveled far from where I was raised, and now in my old age, thanks to You Tube and channels like yours, I am getting to know other sides of the earth. I appreciate this soooo much! You are opening the world up to me and I am so grateful! It makes me love people everywhere!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are really grateful to have you coming along with us ❤️
This is one of the main reasons that we love travelling so much, to actually see and share that we are the same everywhere just have different habits and that there are amazing people everywhere ❤️
Thanks for the beautiful video, i saw how overwhelmed you both were. Wonderful part of the world that has suffered immensely in recent history. Let’s hope happiness is around the corner ! Best wishes for all the Syrian people ! JosAz
Thank you so much ❤️
I left my motherland Syria 10 yrs ago and I'm so glad seeing such people going deeper into our culture and knowing its real worth ❤❤.
💀i left 11 years ago
Dear Matt n Julia,l usually do not comment on vloggers video but all your visits to countries were n are very well narrated editing n commentary.
I love your visits to Lebanon n into Syria. Such a wonderful historically- rich ancient countries, lovely ppl, interesting sites n not forgetting their delicious food.
Thank you so much for showing us many beautiful countries. Praying🙏🙏🙏☦️☦️☦️ for the protection n peace in Syria n Lebanon.
Are family live Damascus, where my husband was born such a beautiful country🫶🏾🙏🏾.God protect you loved to see this !
Thanks for the trip to Damascus. Such friendly people and the food and coffee looked incredible!!! Such a wonderful cultural experience for you.
Thank you for coming along with us 😘 it was definitely an incredible cultural experience ❤️ can’t wait to share more with you !
Appreciate your authenticity so much.I am going to subscribe to your channel for this Syria series.A beautiful country with so much history that has been so messed with recently,so unjustly.
Sending all of my best wishes to Syria.
Thank you to Matt and Julia for doing this series ❤️
It's not beautiful
@@avikazak655 Elaborate.
@@avikazak655
It is master hater what are you doing here as well???! If you hate Syria that mush stop watching videos about it
@@Syrian-guy haha, why Not you, why Not you those vloggers , why you are stuck here , I bet that you're searching 24/7 &for someone to help you out of your hellhole (slum)
@@avikazak655
No stubid I live in tartous a great place to live
Hi Matt and Julia 👋. Another informative, interesting and heartwarming video. My heart goes out to the warm and friendly Syrian people who have endured and suffered so much. Thanks, for always focusing on the positive attributes of the cultures that you explore and showing the common threads that bind us all together as humans. Of course, thanks for all of your descriptive videos of the foods that you try(and enjoy). I'm still waiting for "smell-o-vision". 😂 Take care and have a safe and pleasant journey to your next destination. 🫂❤️🙏🌎🕊
Thank you so much John 😘
We are so grateful to have you coming along with us, for your kind words and your support. I’ve…well, both of us been struggling quite a bit lately. So reading your messages means the world to us ❤️
Oh yeah, I can’t wait for the “smell-on-version”! That’s my dream hah
@Matt and Julia That's so sweet of you to say. Never be afraid to "take a breather" from TH-cam and your very busy lifestyle. Sometimes it's just a necessity for your well-being, both physically and mentally. Take care, dear friends. 🫂❤️
This just melted my heart! If only we could've met while you're in Syria!
Pleeeease whenever you're back in Syria we should get in touch. My wife and i are in Lattakia and we'd be honored to show you around and even be your host for the entire length of your stay ❤️
you guys are beautiful people with big, empathetic hearts! it shines through in your videos. :) спасибо
Thank you so much Michael! Means the world to us ❤️
You guys make the coolest videos! As an American we never get to see the human side of Syria - thank you for bringing it!
Thank you so much! Means the world to us ❤️
As a former LH flight attendant, we drove from Damascus to Beirutl. Visited with old friends and enjoyed the food and drinks.
That sounds amazing ❤️
WOW!! I was so surprised and overwhelmed and i am not even there. Thank you for sharing this journey.
Thank you so much! So happy to hear you enjoyed it ❤️
I have the attention span of a flea but I had to watch this all the way through. Thank you for posting - great video
Thank you so much, means the world 🥰❤️🙌🏼
Im Syrian from the City Hama and im proud to be Syrian.
Syria is the most beautiful arab country and we are always the happiest people 🇸🇾❤️
Watching your video as I type. Love both of y'alls energy and sense of wonder...it's genuine....thanks for taking us to places that other vloggers don't...your channel truly stands out.
Thank you so much, that means the world! 🥰❤️
Syria is special. Thanks for educating/sharing.
Syria is definitely special! Thank you so much ❤️
It's nice to see you both speechless! The Syrian people are so lovely. And so are you.
Thank you so much! They really are! ❤️🙏🏼
I am from Syria thank you for the compliments that you give to my country
Welcome to Syria, guys. I wish you pleasant times. We Syrians are hosts and we love everyone 🇸🇾❤️🥰
Oooh my God I miss you so much..
It’s amazing video about my country and you are most welcome in any time..
I’m waiting your videos ❤️❤️
Love you so much 😘😘😘
Sweeeeetie!! We miss you sooo much!
So happy to hear that you enjoyed our videos 🤗❤️
Really hope to see you soon! Sending lots of love to you from both of us ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Matt and Julia
Loving your vlogs
Keep em coming
Thank you so much, we really appreciate it ❤️
I love Syrian people so much love between you God is great ❤️
New Subscriber here from Ottawa. You guys are awesome and I really enjoyed this video. Can’t wait for your upcoming videos?
Blessings on both of you for sharing!
Thank you so much Michael! Really appreciate it, love to Ottawa from us 🥰❤️
Thanks to you both for letting me share the journey with you - take care :)
Thank you so much for joining us! 🥰❤️
Fantastic! Thanks for the inside view. I would love to go there and looking forward to the next video on Syria.
Can’t wait to share more 🥰🙌🏼
When I hear of the silk road I think of Syria and like the market you walked in just amazing to see all the history thank you for sharing this on here best regards from Maine USA
Thanks mate!!
You are welcome anytimee!!
I really liked this video. I watched it all the way through. I was so surprised how things seemed so normal. After all the country has been through. I did not realize the beauty of the city. I had know idle. You showed it all so well with your video. You guys are the best at showing and explaining places. I always look forward to every single video you guys put out. You guy are number one when it comes to travel sites on Y tube. You could feel the awe you guys had of the place. Ok enough. It was one of your bests. Thanks Rick Indianapolis Indiana
Thank you so much Rick, that honestly means the world! ❤️🙏🏼 Can’t wait to share more 😍🇸🇾
From Lattakia, Syria
Thank you for showing the real syria & syrians .. hopefully one day you'll visit lattakia 🥰🥰
All the love & respect 4 u
Wonderful! I went to Damascus in 2008, many years ago now. It felt like I was back there. Looking forward to your next videos in Syria
How interesting, we would’ve loved to see the country in 2008! Can’t wait to share everything! ❤️
@@MattandJulia We went to Palmyra before ISIL got there and destroyed the temple of Baal
Wonderful Syria 🇸🇾.. Greetings from 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Wow, you guys just rock. So glad you did this trip.
Thank you so much! Can’t put into words how happy we are that we did this trip ❤️
Oh my goodness please be careful! Much love to you both! My prayers are with Syrian people! We people around the world are only used to seeing the horror of war torn Syria. It’s beautiful! Thank you showing us such a wonderful place in Syria! Just stunning
Big up Syria and the Syrian people Syria Zindabad I'll be coming there inshallah
You will have the best time when you go there ❤️
Great job guys!! Great to see Ghaidaa as ya'lls guide! To everyone other there, a big hello from Texas!
Lebanon and Syria are new to me,fun to watch these two explore and educate me while they enjoy the food, Julia seems excited and about to combust with joy,its nice to see, much love to you both ✌️♥️🇬🇧
Thank you so much Max! Really happy to hear that you are enjoying our videos and super grateful to have you coming along with us 😘 can’t wait to share everything ❤️
Great video, just in awe at the beauty of the town, buildings and the people. There are few Syrian people in my town of Bakersfield, California and they are the nicest people you'll ever meet. The people in the video are amazing.
Julia an Matt Thank you so Absolutely Beautiful ❤❤
I so ENJOY this Video the People are Incredible Beautiful an Welcoming...
Huge Hugs from West Coast Canada 🍁
Can wait for the next one 🌿❤️👍🌿
Thank you so much! Can’t wait to share everything ❤️
Thank you for this video :) now even more I can’t wait to visit! Insha’Allah this year
أليست سوريا دافئة لماذا الجو غائم رغم أننا في حزيران؟ .
سؤال للأشقاء السوريين قد ترجمته إلى العربية . أنا روسي ❤❤🌷
أحب السوريين .
А мы там были в марте 😘
يعطيك العافيه !
الجو غريب جدا في هذا العام.
شهر نيسان كان بارد على فكره.
سوريا دافئة اغلب أوقات السنة الفيديو كانت في آذار اليوم في شهر حزيران الطقس دافئ تحيا روسيا العظيمة من اللاذقية سوريا
سوريا مو دافئة بس بالصيف بس الربيع والخريف والشتاء يصير بررد وتلج وعواصف
The most beautiful country ❤️ Syria 🇸🇾
I did this trip back in 2006 - I think it was. Very nostalgic to see it again - and to see how things have changed. 😥 We were basically free to move around on our own back then, no guides required - though I do remember a hairy run in with the police when we went on a day trip, but left our passports back at the hotel. All's well that ends well though. Interested to see the rest of the series! 👏👏👏
Guys I was watching your journey to Yakutsk then TH-cam suggested this video, I can't believe you came here 😍🤩 I hope you enjoyed your time, and thanks for sharing some of the good side of my country , all love and you are welcome ❤
Really glad you enjoyed it Mohsen! 🙏🏼 Thank you so much ❤️
Long live syria.thank you for sharing this lovely video
Thank you very much 😘
You are both so genuine and informative that I feel as if I’m right there with you. I have learned so much watching and wish you all the best!
Thank you so much! Your kind words mean the world to us ❤️
Looking forward to the next chapter!
So can’t wait to share everything ❤️
tks for this amazig video! I love my Syria! Miss you, Syria!
Ha what a great city, my wife and I drove ourselves through Damascus 25years ago en route to India. Amazing city. Amazing country.
Wow! What a journey that must’ve been 😮 Can’t wait to share more 🥰❤️
What a amazing trip you’ve taken. I have friends from Damascus, this has given me a little insight to where they came from.
You both have opened my eyes to a big world, especially places I would have never thought of going to myself and now what to go.
I’m grateful to the both of you for your travels you’ve taken me on.
Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! We are really grateful to have you coming along with us! Can’t wait to share more ❤️
@@MattandJulia looking forward to the next video always.
Just stunning guys, theres no other word. Thank you.
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
The adventures you both have makes me jealous. If I were in a different position with my other half I would do these fantastic things. Thank you for showing me what else is out there
Thank you very much, so glad to have you along with us ❤️
Thank you for showing me the positive side of Syria!
Love from Indonesia
Wow what a beautiful place. I really dislike how governments separate us from each other with their wars. Regular people just want to live and visit other parts of the world. I wish one day we could travel freely. I’d love to visit Syria. My goodness how beautiful it is
Couldn’t agree more ❤️
You will have the best time when you go to Syria!
Travel restrictions, creating animosity among races, classism being a true issue etc. Life is too short for our egos and restrictions 😢. Humans will never understand this 😢
@@Vonmacfirethen you should go lol
Hello Matt, and Julia! My name is Tony, and I am a recent subscriber. I love your videos! I can't get enough of following your adventures! The way that the two of you make your videos, makes you feel like you are along for the ride! Keep doing what you do, safe travels, and lots of love from here in the USA!
Thank You for sharing experience. Enjoy stay in the Historical Capital & City of Jasmine 🌷
Thank you so much 😘❤️
Thanks guys - fascinating and so pleased it was what you wished for
So glad you enjoyed it Arthur! Thank you 🥰❤️
Great video!! Thanks so much for this. It’s awesome that you guys show a side of Syria that people is not use to seeing in the media. Quick question, how much does a tour guide for a trip to Syria cost?
- from South Africa!😁
Thank you very much! ❤️
The tour cost us $1000 each.
Sending lots of love to South Africa!
Matt/Julia, awesome video! The history and all the beautiful architecture! I would love to visit one day and show people back home, who dont know much about Syria, how incredible this country really is!
it was a pleasure to meet you in our hotel you were such an amazing couple and we had the best time in the hotel
Hope to see you again
Thank you so much my friend! 🥰 The pleasure was all ours, really hope to see you again 😍❤️
That's your hotel? I want to come experience that!! Greetings from San Francisco 🌉
I was born in Damascus syria 🇸🇾 bit sadly ever since the war started I had to leave my own country at the age of 1❤❤😢
You two should find Dabble and Travel. You are exactly on their footsteps. Might as well combine your trips!
Unfortunately we all film our videos few months ahead of posting them, so we would have missed each other 😊
Im part Syrian and would love to visit some day. This video has strengthened that desire.
Wonderful video. Makes me want to go.
Thank you so much ❤️ you will have the best time if you go 😘❤️
You are always welcome to the oldest city around the world and the most welcoming people here
Your videos are so interesting! You visit so many amazing cities, I love watching you sampling the local cuisine. Thank you for taking us with you!
So glad to have you along with us, John! 🥰❤️
I'm from Syria and I want to Thank you guys for doing this 🤍
😍Thanks for bringing us along 😃
Thank you for coming along 😘❤️
Visited Syria a few times. Wonderful country. Friendly people and a rich history.