Interested in travelling to Syria? Sign up here to register your interest: https://www.syifaadriana.com/syria-tour MIDDLE EAST VIDEOS: https://shorturl.at/YgCHs In my final episode from Syria, I travel along the country’s Mediterranean coast from Latakia to Tartus, out to Arwad Island, and then inland to the legendary Krak des Chevaliers, before ending the journey in a small village where I’m welcomed into a family home for a homemade lunch and a night at a local winery. This part of Syria surprised me. From swimming in the Mediterranean, to quiet island life just off the coast, to a UNESCO-listed castle still carrying visible scars from the war and the ongoing restoration efforts the staff shared with us, this trip became less about politics, and more about people, culture, and everyday life. Support me for extra content and early access: https://www.patreon.com/syifaadriana Business Enquiries: hello@syifaadriana.com Website: https://www.syifaadriana.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syifaadriana/ Best eSim for International Travel: https://holafly.sjv.io/7ae4AV Filming Gear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/syifaadriana Music Subscription: https://artlist.io/Syifa-806190 00:00 - Intro – my last days in Syria (coast to village) 01:58 - Latakia: swimming in the Mediterranean + decompress 02:11 - Ugarit: ancient site & unexpected conversations with the women who work there 13:15 - Tartus → Arwad: boat ride to Syria’s only inhabited island 14:56 - Arwad Island: daily life, fishing & the old fortifications 15:37 - Arwad Citadel/Fortress viewpoint 18:13 - Leaving the coast: drive inland to Krak des Chevaliers 19:2 - Inside Krak des Chevaliers: UNESCO site, war damage & restoration 22:21 - Arrival in Bait village: getting lost & asking locals 23:00 - Invited into a family home: first look at lunch 25:45 - Mansaf + home-cooked Syrian meal under the tree 28:56 - Overnight at a family-run winery in a small village 32:37 - Jarjour Winery: wine tasting & reflections 33:29 - Outro: what Syria taught me + 2026 group tour mention 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.