EXPLORING IRAQ - HOW DANGEROUS IS IT?

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Комментарии • 988

  • @JoshCahill
    @JoshCahill  2 года назад +123

    Hey my friends - Please follow me on instagram.com/gotravelyourway for daily updates!

    • @priyendrashaishav1044
      @priyendrashaishav1044 2 года назад

      Josh cahil is the best name ever

    • @priyendrashaishav1044
      @priyendrashaishav1044 2 года назад

      Josh cahil is very cool person
      From Kenya NBO

    • @aeroplane-stuff
      @aeroplane-stuff 2 года назад

      Hey there i'm a big lover of you. When will you come to Pakistan again josh cahill. I wanted you to explore PIA under the government of Imran Khan. Every changes from 2018-2021. Please please please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @MidnightEagle7860
      @MidnightEagle7860 2 года назад

      Hi josh i am your big fan
      Can you pls pls pls visit Mozambique next😀
      In south eastern Africa 😀

    • @ghnghm7648
      @ghnghm7648 2 года назад

      when did you make this video my friend?

  • @mikeletterst9882
    @mikeletterst9882 2 года назад +494

    I've been to Iraq twice with my wife and we've had a tremendous time. People were so hospitable, generous, kind and warm. People were not willing to take our money and would invite us to their homes. I have been to 47 countries and I have yet to see anything like it. God bless Iraq and it's people.

    • @aminalzayidy6308
      @aminalzayidy6308 2 года назад +20

      Welcome any time 🌹🇮🇶🌹🇮🇶🌹

    • @sabrinealk4422
      @sabrinealk4422 2 года назад +3

      Mike, are you Iraqi?

    • @alikasim9627
      @alikasim9627 2 года назад +4

      Where in iraq were you and how did you get visa?

    • @starcityrc3298
      @starcityrc3298 2 года назад +6

      I been to Diyala Iraq for a year of my life in 2008.
      I want to travel to Iraq someday as a Civilian Tourist.

    • @aminalzayidy6308
      @aminalzayidy6308 2 года назад +7

      @@starcityrc3298 you welcome any time 🌹

  • @user-eb9no3cp3m
    @user-eb9no3cp3m 2 года назад +290

    When I was young, I studied the history of Iraq and it was great, especially Babylon. My dream is to visit Babylon. Greetings to our Iraqi brothers🇮🇶❤️🇷🇺

  • @Anyone553
    @Anyone553 2 года назад +151

    It’s a shame that the news and social media always say negative remarks about going to these countries!! But I would love to visit Iraq!

    • @naser_saad2001
      @naser_saad2001 2 года назад +6

      We are a people who love life and a stable country. We love tourists and offer them everything we can. We hope that you will visit us 💚

    • @murtada1998
      @murtada1998 2 года назад

      Of course, they are destroying Iraq in all respects.

    • @user-uj6te3ir4v
      @user-uj6te3ir4v 2 года назад +3

      Come anytime!

    • @maheralshamary7381
      @maheralshamary7381 2 года назад +1

      You are right
      Unfortunately there are many of social media and news lies which says unlike truth about my country and no showing the bright side of my country

    • @idani9023
      @idani9023 2 года назад +2

      اهلا بك نحبكم في الله

  • @knikanderrr
    @knikanderrr 2 года назад +52

    Looks very clean. If safety continues improving Baghdad could become a popular tourist spot. Iraqi people sure deserve stable and good lives

  • @mohammd2809
    @mohammd2809 2 года назад +58

    Love to Germany from Iraq 🇮🇶 ❤️ 🇩🇪

  • @amenal-zobaidy846
    @amenal-zobaidy846 2 года назад +207

    Iraq is an ancient country that history cannot describe. There is Ur, there is Babylon, and there and there. Welcome. All people. Iraq wants life, no matter how many circumstances it has gone through. Welcome to Baghdad Peace

    • @invitrosantanu
      @invitrosantanu 2 года назад

      Today I read about Anu-Shirvan

    • @usselpasoable
      @usselpasoable 2 года назад +1

      Amen, I'm sorry my country was so foolish to overthrow your government and cause so much chaos. Is it too complicated a matter to say "the average Iraqi" is or isn't happy with the new Iraq. Thank you!

    • @amenal-zobaidy846
      @amenal-zobaidy846 2 года назад +1

      @@usselpasoable Welcome, my brother. We Iraqis love all the peoples of the region and are far from politics. The people do not represent the government, and the new Iraq is better than what it was previously. 💕💖

  • @MrCyberShow
    @MrCyberShow 2 года назад +25

    I was there for 4 years in the military during the war. The iraqi people are so friendly and kind. 👍

    • @alikasim9627
      @alikasim9627 2 года назад +1

      Do you as a veteran think that there is a possibility veterans will go to a trip to iraq, but as tourists to visit the country and see how it have changed since they left. And visit the places they used to patrol and fo there daily work in?

    • @MrCyberShow
      @MrCyberShow 2 года назад

      @@alikasim9627 yes

    • @alikasim9627
      @alikasim9627 2 года назад

      @@MrCyberShow which year would you think that would be a reality? Like 2030?

    • @jannalam6861
      @jannalam6861 2 года назад

      I saw many US soldiers in Iraq in 2005-2006. People would just stop and stare at them lol.

    • @user-jj6dd9bz7q
      @user-jj6dd9bz7q 2 года назад +1

      I'm from Iraq. Now we want war, we want peace all over the world.

  • @84blondie
    @84blondie 2 года назад +236

    I visited Baghdad a few years ago and did almost the same tour: the souq, the old cafe, the boat ride, the monument that we also had to convince the guards to allow us in. We also got to visit one of Saddam’s old palaces in Babylon. Love the video!

    • @italianprince8858
      @italianprince8858 2 года назад +5

      You are most welcome my Dear, Iraqi people are always kind and like Foreigns like you.. By the way, where are you from?

    • @aviationlife1434
      @aviationlife1434 2 года назад +1

      @@italianprince8858 i shall marry you my dear

    • @MrBooster999
      @MrBooster999 2 года назад +2

      I will vist baghdad soon also. Is there any thing I should know if I go alone?

    • @84blondie
      @84blondie 2 года назад +5

      @@MrBooster999 I went with a tour group operating out of Dubai. I recommend finding a tour group. We even had a local government escort on part of the trip. Stay safe 👍

    • @italianprince8858
      @italianprince8858 2 года назад

      @@84blondie
      Are you Italian?

  • @sammarqus6990
    @sammarqus6990 2 года назад +127

    I’m an iraqi, and just want to say that you picked a perfect tour guide.

    • @boblalone837
      @boblalone837 2 года назад

      What's going on in Iraq.

    • @baghdadmelody7450
      @baghdadmelody7450 2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much ❤️❤️

    • @abdullamohammed_
      @abdullamohammed_ 2 года назад +3

      @@baghdadmelody7450 a
      many more tourists are coming i hope you will be ready

    • @ankvgiovan9217
      @ankvgiovan9217 2 года назад

      هلو

    • @boblalone837
      @boblalone837 2 года назад +1

      If I was ever in the middle east, there culture is beautiful. There people so gratious. There belief in god is amazing.

  • @phillipcornell4836
    @phillipcornell4836 2 года назад +45

    This is an amazing video. I is great to see the splendor of the city and people. I did two tours in Baghdad with the army and thoroughly enjoyed the people and culture. I will one day return to visit. Iraqi's are wonderful people and have a rich history.

    • @try2justbe
      @try2justbe 2 года назад +3

      Being part of one of the worst invasions in history is nothing to brag about.

    • @AymanSattar
      @AymanSattar 2 года назад

      @@try2justbe he isn’t bragging he is just telling his story

    • @aw-g
      @aw-g 2 года назад

      You're very welcome anytime in iraq :)

    • @mntfadhel8728
      @mntfadhel8728 2 года назад +1

      how many kids did u kill?

  • @LordFarKwadth
    @LordFarKwadth 2 года назад +105

    Honestly Iraqi airways is top class whenever I was in it. Food is great, and the pilots... damn! You don’t feel landings and takeoffs

    • @Nomorethefool
      @Nomorethefool 2 года назад +11

      I agree with you 100% Iraqi airways pilots are the best in the world in takeoff and landing and this is the honest truth.

    • @zuuzsh.4373
      @zuuzsh.4373 2 года назад +6

      Waw so happy to here that , thanks
      So proud to Iraqi ☺️

    • @ghostboss7208
      @ghostboss7208 2 года назад +5

      Thats why Iraqi airways never had an accident before

    • @aw-g
      @aw-g 2 года назад +4

      They're definitely professional and well trained

    • @Mr.Fukoyama91
      @Mr.Fukoyama91 2 года назад +1

      طگوا الخطوط العراقية، ما يدرون بيهم يقفصون علينة بالأسعار 😂🤣

  • @halaalfawzy8549
    @halaalfawzy8549 2 года назад +94

    جميل شخص اجنبي يزور حضارتنا نتشرف اكيد it's nice 🇮🇶🤘❤️

    • @user-jj9ox4jj6z
      @user-jj9ox4jj6z 2 года назад +1

      🤩🤩🤩

    • @avi284
      @avi284 2 года назад +1

      انت شوف هاذ الدليل الي وياهم وين موديهم الله يطيح حضة ما وداهم للمنصور للجادرية

    • @emy98ali
      @emy98ali 2 года назад +2

      @@avi284 الفيديو حلو ما بي شي المهم عكس فكرة حلوة عن العراق واضح الناس حبوها من خلال تعليقاتهم، تعلموا النقد البناء وإبتعدوا عن أسلوب الكلام الجارح🍃

  • @h.b.7104
    @h.b.7104 2 года назад +94

    After so many years of war and suffering, it is nice to see the people still have a welcoming and kind spirit. Great vlog showing us some really beautiful things!

    • @user-jj6dd9bz7q
      @user-jj6dd9bz7q 2 года назад +2

      لان العراق بلد الحضارات انا من العراق

  • @oquepassouse
    @oquepassouse 2 года назад +24

    Really cool image of Iraq and its nice people. The Iraqi people have suffered way too much from wars and politics.

  • @thegodfatheram
    @thegodfatheram 2 года назад +4

    i’m 25 and i’ve lived my whole life in baghdad
    there is another face for baghdad which you can see by going to almansour
    or al karrada
    there is everything in baghdad
    malls
    big supermarkets
    bars like d loungu
    and much more
    thanks for visiting baghdad and we hope to see again
    you all are always welcome and you don’t have to pay anything our houses are open for you anytime

  • @Ronald-cq7cz
    @Ronald-cq7cz 2 года назад +64

    Iraq and Austria were always good friends, since centuries, i want to visit one day. We always had good connections to nearly all arab countries, because of our former cancellor, Kreisky back in the 70ies.

    • @ALIKN1-1
      @ALIKN1-1 2 года назад

      You are always welcome here even though now it might be unsafe in a way

    • @user-ff1qr9vh3z
      @user-ff1qr9vh3z 2 года назад

      اهلا وسهلا 🇮🇶❤🇦🇹

    • @Ronald-cq7cz
      @Ronald-cq7cz 2 года назад

      @@user-ff1qr9vh3z Thank you, shukran.

    • @Ronald-cq7cz
      @Ronald-cq7cz 2 года назад +1

      @@ALIKN1-1 thank you bro.

    • @jojolamara6868
      @jojolamara6868 2 года назад

      @@ALIKN1-1 you lie man,,more foreign come to Iraq and they so happy not like Egypt there more thief

  • @TheJayChew
    @TheJayChew 2 года назад +66

    I've been to Baghdad once. Loved the place and especially the people!

  • @hansmeyer3900
    @hansmeyer3900 2 года назад +53

    Thanks for breaking stereotypes and showing us an unfiltered view of Baghdad which you usually don't get in the west!

    • @starcityrc3298
      @starcityrc3298 2 года назад +3

      I honestly would feel safer in Baghdad then Tijuana Mexico.

  • @user-nk3ly5ne5n
    @user-nk3ly5ne5n 2 года назад +8

    Welcome to Iraq my friend. We have nothing but love for people from all around the world and want nothing but peace, love and prosperity. Regardless of where someone is from, we share this planet together and have same goals an ambitions.

  • @GonzoJamie
    @GonzoJamie 2 года назад +104

    Brilliant - You've done a great job of helping to showcase Baghdad, which will help pave the way for many more to go and visit. I hope to visit around January when the weather is favourable :)
    So pleased you stopped for a few days. Great video Josh!!

    • @zainfadhel3102
      @zainfadhel3102 2 года назад +5

      If u want to visit iraq i can host u in karbala bro.. U r welcome anytime🙏❤️

    • @gotosleep99
      @gotosleep99 2 года назад +2

      The food is waiting for you in Baghdad 👌

    • @dianahaidar9427
      @dianahaidar9427 2 года назад +1

      You welcome in Iraq❤️❤️❤️

    • @hellfgrt4579
      @hellfgrt4579 2 года назад +1

      😂 The temperature in Baghdad reached 51 degrees

    • @hussabbz7463
      @hussabbz7463 2 года назад

      Come in winter from November to February it’s not too bad make sure you get a good guide too many ancient sites in Iraq you probably need months to see all haha all the best.

  • @kawanchiraguna4381
    @kawanchiraguna4381 2 года назад +28

    wow thank you so much. Makes me wanna go to Baghdad. The campus looks amazing. The oldest cafe's ceiling is bricks... and the cruise on Tigris is super interesting. After all Tigris has quite a monumental significance to the world's civilization. Wow this is goooooooooooood.

  • @hmmmmm64
    @hmmmmm64 2 года назад +8

    I loved this. Thanks for making it. My grandparents were Iraqi Jews who left Baghdad in the 1940s during WW2. They did not want to leave and always spoke very fondly and lovingly of Iraq. I really hope to visit some day and see where I come from.

  • @emy98ali
    @emy98ali 2 года назад +10

    جدا فخورين بشاب مثل حسين🍃

  • @naderba5277
    @naderba5277 2 года назад +6

    اهلا و سهلا بيك في العراق بلد الخير اهلنا يا عراقين يا ناس يا طيبين رفعت راسنا شبابنا بناتنا كبارنا و صغارنا الله ايديم على بلدنا العراق امنا و امان يارب .

  • @HistamineFranco
    @HistamineFranco 2 года назад +74

    Wow! I enjoyed this more than some documentaries I've seen on TV. A much more personal insight into Baghdad. Thank you so much.

    • @sama3014
      @sama3014 2 года назад +1

      TV and media has never done Iraq justice, continuously pushing a false image of war and destruction, suits their agenda

  • @shonen84
    @shonen84 2 года назад +16

    Love these travel adventures. A credit also to Iraq and its people, all the best to them.

  • @ericpineiro2427
    @ericpineiro2427 2 года назад +18

    I canceled my trip to Baghdad bc people in Erbil told me it was dangerous. This makes me feel better about rebooking a trip there. I’m glad you had a good time

    • @awsomemodels
      @awsomemodels 2 года назад +1

      It's obviously not 100% safe but it's definitely safe enough for a visit , back in the mid 2000s and even 2010s you couldn't walk on the street without worrying about your life .

    • @try2justbe
      @try2justbe 2 года назад +13

      Iraqi Kurds have unfortunately a lot of jealousy and biases against Arab Iraqis.

    • @blyat2656
      @blyat2656 2 года назад +3

      @@try2justbe well you have to admit that iraqi kurdistan is much safer than the other regions

    • @starcityrc3298
      @starcityrc3298 2 года назад +1

      Yeah Kurdistan has been very safe even during the war. US troops could walk around without weapons and armor.
      It makes me happy that Baghdad is starting to thrive again.

    • @awsomemodels
      @awsomemodels 2 года назад

      @@blyat2656 It's not just safer it's better in every category because they have a decent government .

  • @georgeharrison9012
    @georgeharrison9012 2 года назад +34

    This was an extraordinary and eye-opening view of a city that we often think as in perpetual war. I thank you for your pointing out that the people of Baghdad are welcoming. Thanks again.

  • @dontgiveup4779
    @dontgiveup4779 2 года назад +10

    Welcome to the great Iraq, and thank you for publishing the true picture of Baghdad and the Iraqis 🤍🤍🇮🇶🇩🇪

  • @pasqualelamperelli6369
    @pasqualelamperelli6369 2 года назад +3

    Not the Iraq I remember, but I couldn’t be any happier seeing this country prosper!

  • @noeldolor822
    @noeldolor822 Год назад +2

    Beneath all the negative news that the main stream media always publish and broadcast about Iraq, little do they know about the everyday life of Iraqis in Baghdad who are having a normal life, with business as usual, and who are very much eager to welcome visitors from all over and show them around. Thanks a lot, Josh, for all your guts, courage, as well as your own brand of openness and sense of humour that make your videos very, very interesting. Beneath its notions that Baghdad is a war-torn city, you have brilliantly shown how its people are very, very friendly, with very exciting street food (it indeed would be a blessing for those who love very spicy food like me), its bustling bazaars/souqs with lots to of ethnic souvenirs and novelty items to buy as those perfect gifts for the folks back home--also reflective of the entrepreneural spirit of the Iraqis, and colourful Islamic architecture, plus streets that a very, very safe to walk and explore. Keep up your excellent work, Josh :-)

  • @Ramy_Ramz
    @Ramy_Ramz 2 года назад +20

    I am a Kurdish Iraqi and honestly so shocked to find out how safe Baghdad is from these videos. When I was there in 2011 it wasn't like that at all. Matter of fact a mortar hit 2km short of my hotel just as I arrived 30min after. Glad to see it safer.

    • @alifarman2365
      @alifarman2365 2 года назад +3

      And he wasn’t in very good neighborhoods he was in very poor ones. Im a iraqi who lived my whole life in Sweden but I was there 5years ago and I got shocked

    • @Ramy_Ramz
      @Ramy_Ramz 2 года назад +6

      @@alifarman2365 Yeah I can see dramatic change and also people becoming more educated and aware of the crime and fraud activities done by the government. They all want change which is great to see

  • @grafyoster8976
    @grafyoster8976 2 года назад +22

    I highly appreciate the way you are doing your reports 👍. It allows an unfilterd impression of the daily life and the people in Baghdad. I‘m really impressed by the friendly and open kind of the people shown in the video, especially after the tough decades they went through.

  • @bboyrsa7594
    @bboyrsa7594 2 года назад +9

    I always thought you were Dutch, especially with that accent.
    As for Baghdad, we need to get out more and see these places. Awesome video! Groete van Suid Afrika

  • @hasanal-_-iraqi7520
    @hasanal-_-iraqi7520 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for conveying a good picture of Iraq and the people of Iraq, by the way, I am one of the people in the clip. We were taking a picture of our graduation anniversary, and I saw you there. I hope we meet again🌚🫀

  • @Trektrendy
    @Trektrendy 2 года назад +47

    Well this makes me really want to go to a place I'd never think of visiting! Excellent vlog Josh, really enjoyed it

    • @DrThrax.
      @DrThrax. 2 года назад +1

      Do it bro and come.

    • @As3D__
      @As3D__ 2 года назад

      U will be much welcome bro, my house is open to u anytime

    • @jannalam6861
      @jannalam6861 2 года назад

      Iraqis love foreigners. You should definitely go.

  • @jojomart
    @jojomart 2 года назад +22

    That was so interesting, Josh! I really enjoyed it. You'd never think how beautiful it is from what we've been shown on TV!

    • @italianprince8858
      @italianprince8858 2 года назад

      Miss,
      Baghdad is very Nice City more than you Imagine

    • @sama3014
      @sama3014 2 года назад +1

      Baghdad has not been done justice.. what you see in this vlog is life after numerous wars and damage to the infrastructure

  • @dropzlol7519
    @dropzlol7519 2 года назад +11

    I literally just I searched Iraq and I found you I’m from Baghdad and welcome to Iraq. Thank you for making this video for my country

  • @AlaniNZ
    @AlaniNZ 2 года назад +8

    Well done! I am Iraqi by roots, Kiwi by choice, been in New Zealand for over 20 years and never went back to Baghdad!! Some places you visited are so nostalgic and brings back good memories, it looks so deteriorated since I was there in 2000
    Glad you enjoyed it, stay safe

    • @user-fy1vr3yh3h
      @user-fy1vr3yh3h 2 года назад

      لا فدوه تعال العراق محتاجك ههههه

  • @brilliantbutblue
    @brilliantbutblue 2 года назад +12

    Cheers🍻 to your 100th country and what a perfect place to visit and show the world how beautiful it is!! Great video and well edited to show off how much has changed and blow the stereotype away. 👍

  • @naser_hashim
    @naser_hashim 2 года назад +19

    Thanx josh for showing the real Iraq to the world there is so many good places you must visit ,you have covered only small part of Baghdad I hope you had a good time . Hope to see you back again

  • @GreenJumper
    @GreenJumper 2 года назад +19

    So far the best video I’ve seen of a tourist do on Iraq. You should continue this style of editing, keep it as natural as possible. 🇮🇶❤️

    • @alikasim9627
      @alikasim9627 2 года назад

      Saddam is in a hole in tikrit rotting

    • @alikasim9627
      @alikasim9627 2 года назад

      @@GreenJumper he hide (down) in a hole!

    • @alikasim9627
      @alikasim9627 2 года назад

      @@GreenJumper saddam gave iraqi military airplanes to iran. Read about it.
      When americans took saddam from hole he had long durty hair and they shoved down a light in his dirty mouth and took pictures on him when he was in pants and almost naked🤣

    • @alikasim9627
      @alikasim9627 2 года назад

      @@GreenJumper saddam alhufra al qawmiyah. La'naat allah aleyhi wa ala aba bkr, umar, uthman, hafsa wa muawiyah.
      Baath party rot in hell

    • @alikasim9627
      @alikasim9627 2 года назад

      @@GreenJumper yes I am a shia
      I reject to follow and respect the killers of the prophet muhammed saw and his household!

  • @tedsgirluk736
    @tedsgirluk736 2 года назад +28

    Great, unbiased (as far as I can see) video. Really interesting. The architecture very similar to Uzbekistan imo

    • @italianprince8858
      @italianprince8858 2 года назад

      I think it is more ancient from Uzbekstan

    • @italianprince8858
      @italianprince8858 2 года назад

      By the way, where are you from?

    • @user-fl3qb4eo2l
      @user-fl3qb4eo2l 2 года назад

      Iraq has alot of Persian influence, I think name Baghdad means something in farsi

    • @italianprince8858
      @italianprince8858 2 года назад

      Hello Ted's girl

    • @ashenone7649
      @ashenone7649 2 года назад

      @@user-fl3qb4eo2l baghdad name is from an aakkdian origin it was named bagdada
      though it also has a meaning in persian

  • @montadarmosaddaq9775
    @montadarmosaddaq9775 2 года назад +2

    Welcome to my country iraq 🙏❤️ , i hope all of you to visit iraq and explore it 🙏🤝🇮🇶❤️

  • @richardnei
    @richardnei 2 года назад +14

    Such an interesting and safe place! You really show how, places that you wouldn’t usually consider travelling to because of security and safety concerns are actually open, friendly and welcoming to foreigners. ✈️

  • @amenal-zobaidy846
    @amenal-zobaidy846 2 года назад +23

    O my country, history writes you, you are beautiful, no matter how hard you go through, and we, your people, stand with you, my country, every little thing is in your right, my country, you are the most beautiful thing that my Lord created on earth 🇮🇶🇮🇶

  • @TheCybernatoruk
    @TheCybernatoruk Месяц назад

    Football is such a universal language. All these people you are meeting who are so happy to chat about football even in places like Iraq always blows my mind. I have experienced that a lot in South East Asia. Catching up on your old videos. Loved this.

  • @snow_flower7019
    @snow_flower7019 2 года назад +2

    I'm Iraqi we so nice to see you here,felt happy to see people opinion about us as 'Iraqi people " I've heard a lot of negative comments about Iraq from the other countries but here's the best💕

    • @moalhasan2637
      @moalhasan2637 2 года назад

      Not other countries, just fucking media like aljazeera, CNN ect .. don’t worry my brotha everything is going to be amazing for us

  • @venusintaurus1147
    @venusintaurus1147 2 года назад +4

    Ahh the tuktuks! They were the heroes of the revolution in 2019, they drove injured protestors to the hospital cause their vehicles were small and could fit through narrow roads and drive by the many protestors much easier. They used to be deemed as poor and underclass, especially since they were the cheaper option of the taxi, but now they're called heroes and are a symbol of the uprising in Iraq! And so many people donated so much to them during the revolution, the revolution really changed so much for the better in just a few months already... Even through death and suffering, the people came out stronger and more united. There were also so many articles written about them too, I suggest you read them! 😊

  • @rajotavo
    @rajotavo 2 года назад +3

    Great eposode Josh! Baghdad is indeed one of the historical heritage cities....a contemporary of our Varanasi here in India....best wishes fr Delhi...

  • @reservoirvic4385
    @reservoirvic4385 2 года назад +2

    Look You visited Iraq at a very bad time In July the temperature of this season 50 degree November December January February Great time to visit Iraq

  • @MD-ez8ir
    @MD-ez8ir 2 года назад +4

    Well done to you josh for visiting my birth country IRAQ …
    I left Iraq 17 years ago and always thought of visiting it one day but had something inside saying it’s not safe now u have showed me and help me to get better view of wats like in there right now

  • @aviationking8088
    @aviationking8088 2 года назад +8

    Wow awesome 🤩 😎 👏 video Josh !!!! Baghdad 🇮🇶 seems to be a lovely city 🌆 🌃 🏙 !!!! I hope 🤞 I can visit Baghdad next time!!!! Did u enjoy your trip to Baghdad, Iraq 🇮🇶? How was the trip? Seems that the people are very friendly and Baghdad is a touristic place!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

  • @eleganthomes
    @eleganthomes 2 года назад +7

    Welcome to Iraq. There is no need to hear rumors. Come and see the beauty of Iraq and the security in Iraq is great and very safe. Today, Iraq is welcoming all tourists, from different religions and all countries. 🇮🇶🇮🇶

  • @angelabaddeley5889
    @angelabaddeley5889 2 года назад +9

    I loved the vlog, I think it's important that we see what middle eastern countries are really like and not as they are portrayed on the news. I would love to see tourists back in these parts of the world, I would love to go but admit I am apprehensive as a female traveller.

    • @italianprince8858
      @italianprince8858 2 года назад

      Dear Angela,
      I'm Iraqi and I'm working in UNITED NATIONS ; Iraq is very beautiful Country and Baghdad is very Nice City more than you Imagine.
      Females in Iraq are very Active and liberate and they are always in the Street.
      The proplem is (MIDEA) ; always show Iraq is like a monster... If you want to come, you are most welcome.
      By the way, where are you from?

  • @craigbaguley3359
    @craigbaguley3359 2 года назад +4

    Great to see Osama Basim, the older guide in the video with the blue shirt and glasses. who guided us in 2019. Lovely chap and very accommodating (he even got us into a closed-off section of the National Museum). Terrific news about visa on arrival. Hope to be back soon.

  • @egtravel
    @egtravel 2 года назад +14

    This was an awesome video! You are a wonderful ambassador in such a lovely country. I'd now like to visit Baghdad someday. 👍🏻🥰

  • @ynwa2726
    @ynwa2726 2 года назад +7

    Thank you so much Josh for visiting our
    homeland Gi can't explain my love for your
    this videoThanku so much♥️🇮🇶

  • @gordonnorris6991
    @gordonnorris6991 Год назад +2

    I lived and worked in Baghdad for 3 years in the late 80's. Watching this video was nostalgic! I only left Baghdad because my contract came to an end.... in different ( political) circumstances I would have gone back there in a heartbeat; but now I am too old :o(

  • @Wilayaat
    @Wilayaat 2 года назад +3

    I've visited Iraq four times. Very friendly people and a country steeped in history and culture. Next time you get a chance visit the incredible shrine cities of Najaf and Kerbala in Southern Iraq; they literally radiate an amazing spiritual glow.

  • @BayAreaTraveler
    @BayAreaTraveler 2 года назад +27

    Wow, this is wonderful! Really appreciate seeing Iraq from inside! This is really awesome that Josh not only posts his flights but also what life is like within these countries that many of us would probably not venture to in our life time!

    • @naser_saad2001
      @naser_saad2001 2 года назад

      It's save countries don't listen to fake news 💚

  • @andrasch9
    @andrasch9 2 года назад +10

    Absolutely astonishing and surprising. I really love what I see and I know same time, that you experienced this town exactly the way you show. Brilliant pictures, an authentic view as deep as you can get in a few day. Your little film gives me the feeling that I should goo there by myself for exploring history and making new friends. Thanks Josh and compliments for one of the best films from you I ever saw!!!

  • @haithamal-tamimi629
    @haithamal-tamimi629 2 года назад +2

    OMG, you are awesome Josh. Thank you dear for visiting Iraq.

  • @Blindstromives
    @Blindstromives 2 года назад +7

    Inshallah I can go visit Baghdad soon!! I assume from this video that similarly to Cairo, it is a truly magnificent metropolis. Its fascinating location on the former silk road between China and the Mediterranean makes it such as interesting place. I really can't wait to see it;.

  • @TheNakul69
    @TheNakul69 2 года назад +5

    I had the best. years of my life living in Baghdad !!

  • @barrym6731
    @barrym6731 2 года назад +4

    I had a great holiday in N Iraq in 2011 - flying into Erbil then cycling to Dokan, Suleymaniye. Lake Dokan was a great swim stop for a few days at the Ashul Hotel.

  • @elcroato8338
    @elcroato8338 2 года назад +2

    Absolut, mega geil. I'm Irak kennt man die geliebte Feindschaft zwischen Schalke und BVB. Hoffe ihr steigt wieder auf. Grüße aus Dortmund.

  • @RA-lb3lx
    @RA-lb3lx 2 года назад +4

    This was a joy to watch, thanks josh!

  • @linko491980
    @linko491980 2 года назад +4

    As a visit, Baghdad and Iraq is great, but if you decided to live there as a foreigner, that would a great mountain to climb.

  • @ODAYALNAJAR
    @ODAYALNAJAR 2 года назад +15

    We hope to see you again in iraqi airways

    • @M.m55
      @M.m55 2 года назад

      💐💐💐 🇮🇶

  • @user-px5is1ol9n
    @user-px5is1ol9n 2 года назад +1

    I live in Iraq and for a long time I haven't seen a person from Europe visit Iraq that's great 😍😍

  • @thurber72
    @thurber72 2 года назад +2

    Great video Josh!

  • @buschbohne001
    @buschbohne001 2 года назад +78

    "Heineken is german beer..." That is how you quickly end your friendship with a german.... :-)

    • @JoshCahill
      @JoshCahill  2 года назад +15

      Well said... Lukas are you listening? 😂

    • @SNOOPY_-
      @SNOOPY_- 2 года назад +5

      @@JoshCahill im dutch and we dont drink that garbage josh hahahaha but can imagine one hits a bad note there,its the worse beer in the world. atleast german beer is good

    • @JoshCahill
      @JoshCahill  2 года назад +3

      @@SNOOPY_- hahaha this made me laugh! I don't think they offered anything else tbh 😂

    • @ablair37
      @ablair37 2 года назад +1

      @@SNOOPY_- Carlsberg is probably the worst beer in the world ...well in the uk it is best Dutch beer is the German named one

    • @MDL-lw9my
      @MDL-lw9my 2 года назад +1

      Love me an ice cold Heineken

  • @deborahczepiel6610
    @deborahczepiel6610 2 года назад +4

    Very interesting video, your humor cracks me up.

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Josh, for another epic video! Have a great day!

  • @trinity1181
    @trinity1181 2 года назад +2

    Great video, you are a legend Josh

  • @lonwaslien104
    @lonwaslien104 2 года назад +18

    Excellent video Josh! I wasn’t sure what to expect and this was a real eye opener! 👍

  • @ludgerkellner
    @ludgerkellner 2 года назад +6

    Schalke vs. Bayern vs. Borussia in Baghdad …. Phänomenal !

    • @GeN56YoS
      @GeN56YoS 2 года назад

      There's a saying/joke that in Iraq we don't have blood cells, we bleed foot balls!

  • @Ananth8193
    @Ananth8193 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video on exploring baghdad ... Cheers

  • @shopanhafiz538
    @shopanhafiz538 2 года назад +1

    Great vlog! Expect to see similar videos more often.

  • @haroldfaires4537
    @haroldfaires4537 2 года назад +7

    What a great overview, really loved it. Thank you

  • @a340aviation9
    @a340aviation9 2 года назад +8

    Your travels vlogs are superb.

  • @paulvato
    @paulvato 2 года назад +2

    Great video, thank you!

  • @heathertruskinger6214
    @heathertruskinger6214 2 года назад +5

    Thanks Josh.
    Very positive and informative video ! 👍

  • @awsomemodels
    @awsomemodels 2 года назад +3

    This is probably the best Baghdad vlog that i've ever seen ! Great job .

  • @bjrnarroseth9637
    @bjrnarroseth9637 2 года назад +4

    wonderful video Josh. it,s an eyeopener to see that you can travel everywhere you want..

  • @mahmoodsoleja9068
    @mahmoodsoleja9068 2 года назад +1

    Great effort ! Keep it up . 👍

  • @Nomorethefool
    @Nomorethefool 2 года назад

    Thank you Josh it’s a lovely video.

  • @andybbeck2043
    @andybbeck2043 2 года назад +9

    What a great place people so well put together josh great work 💪

  • @turk223
    @turk223 2 года назад +1

    Fascinating video! I hope to see you exploring Colombia one day...

  • @Steve_V1066
    @Steve_V1066 7 месяцев назад +1

    I loved most of the people of Iraq. I found the people to be kind and wonderful. I was there as a medic and i felt horrible for what these people have been through. I would like to go back some day.

  • @stuartkeet9338
    @stuartkeet9338 2 года назад +7

    What an amazing vlog … thank you … love to see more like this … where to next ? Stay safe Josh

  • @hx1323
    @hx1323 2 года назад +8

    interesting video Josh!! an honest review of Baghdad, shows it is actually not what everyone thinks, instead it is bustling with hospitality and love!! great video and keep them coming!

  • @JuvaniRichardson
    @JuvaniRichardson 2 года назад +2

    Josh, do more visits like this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @naijadream
    @naijadream 2 года назад

    Thanks Josh☺ wie immer ein mega Video👍🥰

  • @Therealhayder
    @Therealhayder 2 года назад +3

    Great vlog!! I really enjoyed watching it and thank you for showing the rest of the world how Baghdad is a safe place to visit and how people here are so welcoming and hospitable. By the way there are plenty of other places you need to visit. Hope you had a good time here!

  • @Willmillion1
    @Willmillion1 2 года назад +8

    I’m so jealous i wish that i were with u guys and meet these amazing people

    • @sanadasanada2643
      @sanadasanada2643 2 года назад

      Belive me you don't

    • @jmac7277
      @jmac7277 2 года назад +1

      why not? it looks so nice and interesting to me too.

  • @steveh5005
    @steveh5005 2 года назад +1

    Great informative video thankyou

  • @peterwelden2448
    @peterwelden2448 2 года назад +2

    GREAT VIDEO THANKS FOR SHOWING US HOW OTHERS LIVE . THANKS