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Discovering Deir Mar Musa: A Journey to Syria’s Monastic Community In 2008, I embarked on an unforgettable journey to Deir Mar Musa, a monastery perched on a mountain between Damascus and Homs in Syria. This unique place, dedicated to St. Moses the Abyssinian, offers a …
Exploring Ugarit: A Journey Through Time History and Culture Ugarit, an ancient city in Syria, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Its history stretches back to the Neolithic period, with continuous settlement through the Chalcolithic and Bronze Ages. The city reached its zenith during …
Exploring Maaloula Maaloula, a small town in Syria, offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its linguistic heritage, Maaloula is one of the few places where Western Neo-Aramaic, a language closely related to that spoken by Jesus, is still spoken. …
Banfora, Burkina Faso: Discovering the Unexpected Getting There Traveling to Banfora requires a bit of planning but is straightforward. Start by flying into Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. From there, you can take a road trip to Banfora, which is about 85 kilometers southwest of Bobo-Dioulasso. …
Exploring Fada N’gourma Fada N’gourma, located in Burkina Faso, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Known as the “residence of the chief of Gourma” in Hausa, this town has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Founded by Diaba …
Exploring Yatenga, Burkina Faso Yatenga, a province in Burkina Faso, offers a rich tapestry of history and culture. As a former powerful Mossi kingdom, Yatenga played a significant role in the region’s history. Today, it continues to thrive as a traditional monarchy within Burkina Faso. …
Exploring Niangoloko, Burkina Faso Getting There Reaching Niangoloko is straightforward if you plan well. Fly into Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. From there, you have a couple of options. You can take the Abidjan-Ouagadougou railway, which serves Niangoloko, or opt for a bush taxi service to …
Gorom-Gorom, Burkina Faso Getting There Reaching Gorom-Gorom requires some planning. Start by flying into Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. From there, you can catch a bus operated by SOGEBAF or TSR to Dori, and then take a bush taxi to Gorom-Gorom. Direct buses from Ouagadougou to …
Exploring Parc Urbain Bangr-Weoogo Parc Urbain Bangr-Weoogo, often referred to as “Bängr Weogo,” meaning “Forest of Knowledge” in the Mooré language, is a significant urban park located in the center of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. Spanning 240 hectares, this park serves as a …
Exploring Koudougou, Burkina Faso Discover Koudougou Koudougou, located in Burkina Faso’s Boulkiemdé Province, is a city rich in culture and history. Situated 75 kilometers west of Ouagadougou, it is the third most populous city in the country, primarily inhabited by the Gurunsi and Mossi ethnic …