Travelling to Syria - crossing the border into Damascus

MIDDLE EAST VIDEOS: https://shorturl.at/YgCHs Crossing into Syria by land, alone. In this travel documentary-style vlog, I’m leaving Amman, Jordan and heading to Damascus, taking you through the full overland journey: the road, the border process, the paperwork, the waiting, and that first quiet feeling of arriving. 🏨 RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY 02:14 - Grand Hyatt: https://go.stay22.com/8YvJdWWfZq 15:30 - Beit Araqtozy: https://go.stay22.com/MSK-RQchcQ Syria is a place most of us have only seen from a distance, through years of news and conflict. I came here to look for something more grounded: ordinary life. And to understand whether the fear I carried was real, or inherited. Support me for extra content and early access: Patreon: syifaadriana Business Enquiries: [email protected] Website: https://www.syifaadriana.com/ Instagram: Instagram: syifaadriana Best eSim for International Travel: https://holafly.sjv.io/7ae4AV Filming Gear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/syifaad... Music Subscription: https://artlist.io/Syifa-806190 My go-to Travel Insurance: https://tinyurl.com/2p898x63 00:00 – Why I’m travelling to Syria 01:05 – 6AM in Amman: heading to the bus station 02:13 – Taking the JETT bus to Damascus 04:03 – Crossing the Jordan–Syria border 06:10 – Entering Syria: visa on arrival 09:00 – Visa approved & meeting Syrian Guides 12:04 – Leaving the bus station and into the city 14:55 – First impressions of Damascus 18:11 – First walk through Old Damascus 21:03 – Exploring markets and courtyards in Damascus 23:06 – Coffee stop in the old city 24:40 – First meal in Damascus 29:27 – Reflections and what’s next ABOUT ME: I’m a UK-based solo travel vlogger with a background in International Relations. My work explores culture, history, and everyday life in places often misunderstood or oversimplified. I travel slowly and independently, seeking real conversations rather than tourism that only scratches the surface. My journey began with long-term travel across Asia, followed by living and working in China. Since committing to YouTube full-time, I’ve documented life across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, with a focus on context, nuance, and human stories. Now based in England, I create thoughtful travel videos for viewers interested in geopolitics, culture, and what daily life really looks like around the world.