Baron's Hotel Aleppo

... along both sides of the road were olive groves. From the border it was probably only a half hour to Aleppo, our next destination. Mohsen showed us to the Baron Hotel where we had a look at the rooms. I left Martin there and visited couple of cheaper ...

... to Damascus and provided accommodation there. We were treated like royalty and I urge anyone - especially the type of traveller who wants a little sophistication, to go to Aleppo and stay at The Baron. You will kick yourself if you don't.  

... the Hotel Baron, a leftover from former British colonial times. Our room is the one TE Lawrence (of Arabia) stayed in while in Aleppo. Very old fashioned and nostalgic. A bit run-down but still cool. It's REALLY expensive for Syria but we have to splurge ...

... and I spoke with the father for 2 hours or so with Mohamed translating, while Alex helped the kid learn some English. And that's Aleppo, and my introduction to Syria. Ana Ohaybu Syria - I love Syria! "Arab Hospitality" is no joke at all - people are ...

Halab (Aleppo), Syria, July 4th Ahlanwasahlan Imagine being barred by a moustache. After having nice conversations with officials at the Kilis border south of Gaziantep about visas and the wonderful places to see in Syria we move on, then are ...