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'A useful resource.' Voyager 'A good general guide.' The Guardian
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This second edition of Bradt's Syria is the clear market frontrunner, offering more detailed first-hand information on sites, cultural, historical and social background, accommodation and restaurants than any other guidebook. In addition to the country's impressive historical sites, such as the Roman caravan city of Palmyra and the Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers, it incorporates walking and trekking areas, wildlife and other environmental issues, while amusing snippets from literature, local anecdotes and sayings help to stimulate a genuine interest and understanding of Syria's people and the land in which they live.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a superb guide to a staggering country. Whatever we in the
West are led to believe about Syria, it is one of the safest and most
welcoming places I have ever been; beautiful, completely unspoilt, steeped
in history - it really is the Cradle of Civilisation. Maybe thanks to all
the adverse publicity, it is completely off the beaten-track, so you can
explore all the incredible sites without the usual coach loads round you. We had the place practically to ourselves. There is no begging or importuning, just friendly curiosity and hospitality, which led in our case to wonderful invitations to visit homes and share food.
The hotel facilities are amazingly in advance of the tourist hordes, so
this really is the time to go and explore the place and get to know the
people - with all the comforts we seem to expect, but without any of
cynicism or exploitation that may alas creep in later.
Diana Darke's new guide is absolutely up-to-date and comprehensive on all
levels. It provides excellent coverage of the basic practicalities of
getting around, accommodation, essential travel information and helpful
advice about the Syrians and the Arabic language. It also offers in depth
information about the history and culture.
West are led to believe about Syria, it is one of the safest and most
welcoming places I have ever been; beautiful, completely unspoilt, steeped
in history - it really is the Cradle of Civilisation. Maybe thanks to all
the adverse publicity, it is completely off the beaten-track, so you can
explore all the incredible sites without the usual coach loads round you. We had the place practically to ourselves. There is no begging or importuning, just friendly curiosity and hospitality, which led in our case to wonderful invitations to visit homes and share food.
The hotel facilities are amazingly in advance of the tourist hordes, so
this really is the time to go and explore the place and get to know the
people - with all the comforts we seem to expect, but without any of
cynicism or exploitation that may alas creep in later.
Diana Darke's new guide is absolutely up-to-date and comprehensive on all
levels. It provides excellent coverage of the basic practicalities of
getting around, accommodation, essential travel information and helpful
advice about the Syrians and the Arabic language. It also offers in depth
information about the history and culture.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recently visited Syria, and after purchasing a number of guide books about the country I found myself reaching for this book first, it has a great wealth of information and details about the country and region.
The only problem I had with it is the Authors obvious pro-Syrian view, she constantly praises the government and the country, and in some parts it becomes laughable when compared to other sources of information. In fact its pretty hard to find a negative comment anywhere in the book.
In conclusion I would recommend this book for any traveler hoping to visit Syria, it is the best guide book available, but I would warn them to take the book's opinions with a pinch of salt.
The only problem I had with it is the Authors obvious pro-Syrian view, she constantly praises the government and the country, and in some parts it becomes laughable when compared to other sources of information. In fact its pretty hard to find a negative comment anywhere in the book.
In conclusion I would recommend this book for any traveler hoping to visit Syria, it is the best guide book available, but I would warn them to take the book's opinions with a pinch of salt.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Diana Darke's 'Syria' is a much needed, evocative and sympathetic guide to a country of profound richness and importance to our civilization. The book is as clear, honest and practical for the first time traveller as its author's knowledge of Arabic and the Middle East and long history in the Levant are lightly borne and always insightful.
Ms Darke conveys the civility of the people of Syria effectively and introduces us alluringly to the civilizations tempered for millenia in the country.
Ms Darke conveys the civility of the people of Syria effectively and introduces us alluringly to the civilizations tempered for millenia in the country.
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Brilliant, thorough guide to Syria
This guide supplied all I required about what to see in Syria and also, just as important, how to behave in a respectful and responsible way. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Alan J. Ashman
Best general guide to Syria
Travelled to Syria for 5 weeks in the summer of 2010. This was the best general guidebook available. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Karmel
An essential guide to Syria
I have just returned from a holiday in Syria and took this book with me. It is an excellent guide for the first time visitor to Syria. It is up to date and informative. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by Carole Tucker
The one to have.........
Whilst I accept that if you are a backpacker on a tight budget this guide lacks all the information one might need, should you be someone in Syria to visit the main sites (and some... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Footsore
Good on history...hopeless for the independent traveller
The information about the sights is really good but as a practical guide it really offers nothing. It's clearly aimed at the certain type of traveller (one who has all the... Read more
Published on 29 July 2009 by blackrose
Great for tourism, not so good for travelling
The Bradt guide to Syria is not a terrible guide book. In may respects, it is an impressive piece of work, considering the complexities of Syrian history and culture. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Ashmaimis
Useful but flawed
Probably this is the best guide book available in English, if you read French or German there may be better options. Read more
Published on 21 April 2009 by Mr. Robert E. Hardy
Can't beat the Bradt
Before I travel anywhere, the first thing I do is check whether a Bradt guide is available. I've found these guides invaluable whether I'm visiting a country for a few days or... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2009 by Tom Locke
Very informative
this book is very informative and easy to follow. I would have liked to see more colour pictures in it though - that was the only disappointment for me.
Published on 3 Sep 2008 by Book Worm
Good guide spoilt by sloppy editing
We used the Bradt guide to Lille to great effect last year, so were tempted to buy this, especially since it was published more recently than either the Lonely Planet or the Rough... Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2008 by I. P. Lund
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