Middle East

Syria

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The cheeky side of Syria

The rumours are true: beneath the hijab it's tight black jeans, stilettos and leopard-prints.

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Fine delights ... baked sweets at a market Damascus.

Souk and you will find

Stephanie Clifford-Smith lets her taste buds lead the way through the bustling markets of Syria.

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Ummayad Mosque, Damascus

Road to Damascus

Sean Mooney is converted in the crowded souqs and gilded mosques of the world's oldest city.

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Group-Travel

Adventure loves company

For some destinations, travelling as part of a group is your best bet.

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Capital:	Damascus
Official Language:	Arabic
Electricity:	Type C (or Europlug) is a two-wire plug that has two round pins. It fits into any socket that accepts 4.0 – 4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. Type E has two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. Type L has two variations: The 10 amp version has two round pins that are 4mm thick and spaced 5.5 mm apart, with a grounding pin in the middle. The 16 amp version has two round pins that are 5 mm thick, spaced 8mm apart, as well as a grounding pin.