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RE: How long do you predict until Iraq starts to promote tourism again???

by fromanmp 29 May 2012

Just got back from Iraq on Hinterland Travel´s May 2012 trip. The April trip scored at least two FIRSTS - traveling on the Mosul bypass…
RE: Erbil Railway

by fromanmp 29 May 2012

The only operating rail ın Iraq is Samarrah to Baghdad to Basra. Plans to extend north to Mosul exist. I have a picture from the railway…
RE: travel to Baghdad

by fromanmp 29 May 2012

Kurdistan is Iraq. Tell me any agency that recognizes Kurdistan as a separate country. To say anything contradictory is absurd and just…
RE: Iraq open for independent tourism?

by fromanmp 29 May 2012

fluffy_bunny is correct, except for the pigs flying prediction, but I would like to add several thoughts. Iraq is opening up very quickly…
RE: Iraq or Afghanistan which one is more safe to visit?

by fromanmp 29 May 2012

Whether a country is safe is the WRONG question. The correct question is what parts of the country can be visited SAFELY. From that…
Re: Every Capital in the world, this includes Baghdad

by fromanmp 29 May 2012

Just got back from Hinterland Travel trip to Iraq. 16 days for 2700 British pounds, but well worth it. Be advised that if you go on…
RE: Crossing land border to Iraq from Kuwait?

by KGB 29 May 2012

Wow been a while since I last looked at this - seems to have generated quite a bit of interest!! In the end we made it to the border…
RE: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by dr_amerali 27 May 2012

it depends, if you tell the guy that u don't have money and he said OK jump in then you don't have to pay just say " Zor Supas " means…
RE: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by narrowduke 27 May 2012

dr_amerali: Would you agree with fluffy_bunny that it would be very irresponsible to try and hitchhike without payment. I don't really…
RE: Every Capital in the world, this includes Baghdad

by dr_amerali 25 May 2012

there is, to approach the Iraqi embassy in your country and ask for visa requirements, sometimes you need an invitation letter from a…
RE: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by dr_amerali 24 May 2012

just say " Para Nia " means no money in Kurdish.... and everywhere it is Peshmarga in kurdistan...approach any check point and they might…
RE: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by fluffy_bunny 24 May 2012

You could try "Maafi Fuluus" which is the easy way to say "no money" in Arabic. Although i'm sure others could give you a much better…
Re: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by narrowduke 24 May 2012

So if i Hitchhike I should try to ask how much they would want for the ride before, to avoid troubles. I imagine it might be hard if they…
Re: "Cycle Tourists are no heroes ."

by fredbouwman 24 May 2012

I've never heard a touring cyclist refer to him/herself as a hero. Soldiers who are paid to go and kill other people because their gover…
Re: Belgistan - Antwerp?

by frede 23 May 2012

And of course there are churches in all Muslim countries except Saudi Arabia. Most of these countries were Christian before Islamic armies…
Re: Belgistan - Antwerp?

by frede 23 May 2012

The reason why quite a few Europeans are afraid of Islam is because they look at the way Christians and other infidels are treated in…
RE: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by fluffy_bunny 22 May 2012

I don't really now. It is not done. So it's likely to draw some attention. But it's not dangerous or anything, even though the northern…
Re: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by narrowduke 22 May 2012

Great thanks for the input! What do you think about the idea of pitching a tent?
RE: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by fluffy_bunny 22 May 2012

Homestays are non-existant. But, there have been many stories of travellers being invited into people's homes (for "free") But it never…
RE: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by narrowduke 22 May 2012

Okey, what is a reasonable amount to offer for every 10 km or so? Do you have any info on cheap homestays or pitching a tent?
RE: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by fluffy_bunny 22 May 2012

The thing about Iraq (and many poor countries) is that due to high unemployment in the country side, driving is a profession, not a leisure…
RE: Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by narrowduke 21 May 2012

And what about hiking the mountains just close to the cities? Any mines in general? Should i ask around or is it a big no almost everywear?…
Hitchhiking in north Iraq?

by narrowduke 21 May 2012

Hi! I will probably be traveling into Iraq in this summer from Turkey. Would it be possible to hitchike from Zakho towards Amadiya and…
Re: Armenia, Georgia, Turkey and Iraq for 35 days! Budget, what to see etc..

by narrowduke 21 May 2012

Someone must have some information?
Far southeast, Hakkari, advice?

by srh13 19 May 2012

Hi, I'm planning a trip for September and would like to head from Van down to Dohuk in (northern/Kurdish) Iraq. It sounds like the route…