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Stories, tips, and insights from the heart of Iraq
Solo Female Travel in Iraq: What You Need to Know
Some of my best guests have been solo women. That might surprise people who assume Iraq is no place for a woman…
Iraq Packing List – What to Bring
I have been guiding tourists around Iraq for years, and by now I can predict what people will wish they had packed…
Visiting the Ziggurat of Ur: Abraham’s Ancient Birthplace
The Ziggurat of Ur is over 4,000 years old and still standing. Built around 2100 BCE by the Sumerian King Ur-Nammu and…
Visiting Samarra – The Spiral Minaret and Beyond
The Malwiya minaret in Samarra is one of the most photographed structures in Iraq. A massive spiral tower rising 52 metres above…
Kurdistan Travel Guide: Erbil, Sulaymaniyah & Beyond
Iraqi Kurdistan is the part of Iraq that surprises people most. Green mountains instead of desert. Modern malls next to ancient citadels.…
Iraqi Food Guide – 20 Dishes You Must Try
Food is how Iraqis show love. It is how we welcome strangers, celebrate weddings, mourn losses, close deals, and fill the hours…