How Refugees are Migrating

Thousands of refugees are migrating towards Europe. Many families travel through rough terrain, most of them aiming for Germany. But how do they travel all the way from Syria to Germany? The journey from Syria to Germany is 2161.75 miles. How long does it take to travel this war?

Everyone in Syria has the dream to go to Europe with their family and become wealthy. They pack as many goods as they can and walk miles to major cities in neighboring countries like Turkey, where they then wait for an empty bus or train. Some pay smugglers a fortune to sail in bad condition to Europe with their life in risk.. They wait for days weeks for a boat,train, or bus on the cold streets. Their hope eventually fades away and they decide to go on foot instead all the way to western Europe. Sometimes citizens of countries tell refugees to get on trains or buses claiming it will take them to Europe but it actually takes them to a camp where they’re treated bad. Families struggle to find their way, often leading them to get lost, some refugees have small maps which don't help. They’re all clueless about how long the journey will take walking. Kid’s feet swell but they receive no help.These people have left everything behind. Their homes, jobs, family, friends, and identity.

But on their journey they are motivated by the kind hearted people who help by giving food and water. They prayed that Germany was around the corner. They continue their journey on for days on the side of highways, some not even knowing what country they’re in.

Finally they reach help in European countries like Austria and get on buses or trains that go to cities like Berlin or Munich where citizens welcome them to safety and home sweet home.

*According to Google Maps it takes 705 hours to walk from the Center of Syria to Germany which is 29 days of nonstop walking.