Thanks for watching the video, you legend! Let me know what you thought about it in the comments down below and follow me on Instagram for real-time travel updates: instagram.com/jacoblaukaitis/ stay curious! ❤️
Your my fav traveller vlogger jacob😍your pilipino fan watching here in ksa, I always fall inlove wd your content and praying no to 3rd world war🙏🏻keep safe always you my boy legend❤️@jacob laukaitis
It was amazing exploring together Jacob, such an eye-opening trip through an incredibly misunderstood country. Good job with the video. See you somewhere else in the world for another incredible journey. Peace.
Im sure it would be an awesome experience traveling with the two of you. In the meawhile i can learn a lot from you guys of how and what to film and then the editing part. Greetings from Venezuela.
Gabriel Traveler, it was my pleasure traveling together, Gabriel! I’m sure we’ll catch up again in 2020 for a new trip somewhere around the world. Can’t wait!
these are not the people your gov't has been fighting, these are your allies the Kurds. the rest of Iraq is inhabited by mostly Arabs whom do not like to ally themselves to the US
This is not iraq. This is kurdistan. Completely different. Its like saying mexico is the same as US. Theres a border and they run completely independent of each other! This is literally NOT iraq.
Shout out to to our neighbors and brothers from Kurdistan for giving such a wonderful image of our country Of course you can say that Kurdistan is not iraq for alot of reasons but still you are making a good reputation for us to the world and for that we thank you... This is coming from someone who lived in Kurdistan for over than 5 years, much love❤️❤️❤️
Gutian Warrior since when kurdistan is not part from iraq ? you built it by Iraqi money ! Your history from Mesopotamia ! Your erbil castle is assyrian ! You were living in mountains and you came down to live in this country as many people came to iraq ! This is not your area this is iraqi area ! We used to be great country but since the invasions and the trash governments which are brought by America and Iran , we are all affected ! Instead of standing with your people! Your are throwing hate speech about iraq and iraqi people? Why ? Iraq is not arabic country neither kurdish, assyrian , muslim, jewish , christian, ezidian and neither sabian ! Iraq is for all iraqi people and we are living from its bounties ! This is betrayal , treachery and effrontery to say that when your country is being weak and iraqi people are being killed ! This is so unfortunate shame on you and i know not all kurd like you i have many iraqi kurd friends .. they are real iraqi not like you !
@@hassanalyasiri2374 We're all brothers, I hope all parts of Iraq get the stability of Kurdistan because I've been around my southern brothers and they are the best of people. All the troubles of Iraq are from outside countries and Iraqis deserve so much better. Much love and respect from your kurdish brother in Erbil.
Your video filled me with hope and optimism that kindness still prevails in humanity. Peace and prosperity of the Kurdish people from Europe, from Bulgaria!
I always admire how much work goes into your videos! From the history of the country, to the current lives of the people there, your videos are always so informative, heartwarming, and eye opening. Thank you so much for continuing to travel to all these places, giving us first hand account of how these places really are, and help us to humanize them. It can be really hard to not see a country as just a country portrayed on the news, but instead see the people that make the country what is truly is. Thank you for all your hard work Jacob, it's truly appreciated!!
Comments like yours motivate me to do what I do more than you can imagine. Thank you so much for this. Can’t wait to publish more content from the Middle East and other interesting places around the world. Thank you! ❤️
Let's be honest. While technically you did go to Iraq, you actually limited yourself to Kurdistan which is reasonably safe and autonomous. During the American invasion not a single US soldier was killed there and it has long been very cosy with the West and even Israel. Obviously, the situation remains volatile because of remnants of ISIS, but it isn't like going to Mosul or Baghdad. As far as I know, even a visa is not needed for Iraqi Kurdistan. It's funny how a number of popular travel vloggers suddenly rushed there and boast about a visit to a warzone. it's not quite truth. In fact, Kurdistan was fairly safe to visit even during the US invasion when the rest of the country was plunged in violence.Otherwise, I did enjoy the video.
Yes, this comment section is freaking hilarious. Insulting the US government and saying it wants to destabilize the region while in fact kurdistan is only like it is now THANKS to the US government
Yeap, Kurdestan is pretty safe and peaceful. Considering that it is an independent "Kurdish" state it still has a neutral relationship with Iran, USA, Isreal, and relatively stable relationships with Turkey. Even in the middle of the war Kurdestan was safe and had a neutral relationship with everyone. It also has one of the most stable and organized armies in Iraq so it was never threatened by ISIS as much of other northern parts of Iraq. Going to Kurdestan is like going to Turkey or Iran. It is not a warzone. Many people still don't know that Iraq has some stable regions tho.
well Baghdad and Iraq's south districts are safe too, actually right now after the war on ISIS ended even Mosul and other districts that where invaded by ISIS are generally safe now but not too safe to visit as a tourist
Smashed that like button as soon as I received a notification Also the donkey at 8:22 scared the shit out of me 😂 Really enjoying your new editing style and love the educational aspect to these vlogs. Good stuff, Jacob!
Wow. This vlog has been truly eye opening, thank you soo much Jacob! And that donkey scene, that was probably the best thing I seen all day. I had to rewatch that scene as soon as it ended because I laughed so hard.
Thank you for clarifying that this is Kurdistan and explaining why it's different to the rest of Iraq. Generally, I've seen vloggers portray Kurdistan as the whole of Iraq (to make Iraq seem safer) and news portray the south of Iraq as the whole of Iraq (to make Iraq seem more dangerous).
Thanks bro, i’m from Kurdistan region and i’m living here in Sulaimaniyah province, you covered all facts about us as Kurds, so thanks for your efforts 👏🌹
Are u kurd? I like Kurdish traditional dance like dance and wave waist with hands that's I like... One more thing why Kurdish women are so beautiful and brave?
I am grateful that you reflect a good image of Iraq, regardless of the media. With all of that Iraqi people, it is impossible to change and will preserve its kindness and dignity. Also, there are those who follow you from southern Iraq like me.💕
That was such a beautiful video Jacob and it's great to see you back on RUclips after a few months. For much of my life, whenever I had heard of or saw anything relating to Iraq, only one thing came to mind; war. It's unfortunate that that's the way I thought for so long but your journey across this country reminded me that while, yes, war has occurred here, that's not what this country should be recognized for. No country should stand out or be recognized for their wars or hardships because that's overlooking the general picture of what any place is about; culture, scenery, personalities and cuisines. Those elements are what really defines a country's history because those are things people are able to relate to. It's exciting to explore new avenues in the way of life. There are so many routes with different treasures that expose you to new things and adventures that captivate your imagination and propel you for years down the road. The footage you captured was so extraordinary and it was so warming to see the people of Iraqi Kurdistan welcome you with open arms and show you what their way of life is all about. I was also blown away by the mountain regions you captured and the gorgeous mosque and temple, and of course that cave. I am so sad that Iraq had endured hardship and what you said regarding the tanks really struck a chord inside of me. It really is unfortunate that we have inventions such as tanks, which really do nothing but cause destruction. The world truly needs peace and you're doing your part in trying to make that happen. God bless you you legend and cannot wait to see where else life takes you this year and this decade. #WeAreExploriors
Ryan Touhey thanks so much for your never ending support and your incredibly thoughtful comments. I hope you also get the chance to visit that part of the world someday. I think you’d also find it to be pretty eye-opening! Keep exploring, brother 🌏
As a Kurd, I got so emotional yet so happy as you explained the history of Kurdistan and explored it. Some of the places you visited I've never even been to! It reminded me of the saying 'Be a tourist in your own country'. Definitely should explore more. And you're always welcomed here Jacob or anyone who'd love to visit :) 💖
I love how respectful he is. And so kind. Also, I really love how organized his videos are, especially with the quick history background of the countries he visits.
You deserve a lot of props with these videos. They are very good and provide an accessible, humanizing kind of access to places people do not regularly see. The perspective that you provide in these videos is the kind of content earth needs to live in a more inclusive, open-minded reality. Lots of props Jacob; I hope you keep making these videos.
Some of the most sweet and friendly genuine people that I have met are from Iraq. I really enjoyed watching, and such a beautiful places to learn more about! Thank You again 🤗
@@в_шалопин Hah, yeah, cause muslim Iraqis would sooo let north Iraq become an independant Assyrian state... A lot of Assyrians live peacefully in KRG. Besides, Iraq is Irani land.
I love this! and you’re right it’s very important to be aware and learn about all kinds of places and not lump a whole country into one category. #explorior
Your videos restore my faith in humanity! 🙌 I love how you focus on all the positive stuff and open a lot of people's eyes 💕 I never ever imagined Iraq like this! Looks like a beautiful country full of beautiful people 🙌 I have to admit the caves gave me so much anxiety though! 😅😅😅
Jacob Laukaitis, idk if you'll ever see this comment, but thank you so much for producing these videos. These videos have inspired me to take a minor in Anthropology at my College in hopes to one day travel the world and record my experience like you have. You show people what people are truly like in countries and it amazes me every video. Again Jacob, thank you so much.
Thank you for the video. I liked the informative, historical clips too. Been searching a lot of information about Iraqi Kurdistan the past 6 months or so.. If everything goes well, I will go there sometime in fall or winter this year.
This is an amazing vlog Jacob. I feel like I'm in my history class. 😍 It's well delivered, the place looks stunning the people are sweet and hospitable. 😍😍😍 It's really different from the news that we've heard.
This video is amazing. I don’t find the words to tell you how impressed I am with all you taped and show us. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Mexico City
Thank you so much Jacob for making this video ! I'm soo happy to see that you've finally came here, like I really wanted you to make a video about my country cause I just LOVE your videos !! And I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your travel and you liked kurdistan ! Well done man, keep it up 😍 LOVE YOUR CHANNEL Welcome to Kurdistan anytime !
Omg I’m inlove with this video and thank you for visiting my city Sulaymaniyah and saying so much good things about my country kurdistan I hope to see you again
Nytrex _YT Iraq is nothing like this and it is dangerous. This is not Iraq, this is Kurdistan controlled by Kurds, which is why it does not resemble arab Iraq.
Gutian Warrior Arab Iraq isn’t that bad either. It’s worse than Iraqi Kurdistan but it’s still not as bad. Or at least it wasn’t before until the recent protests
I don't usually like traveling vloggers, there's too many of them out there these days! But you're channel is really different, in the content you create, the message you try to send to us and I really love seeing the world through your eyes. Plus the introduction to the videos is very cool and interesting. Keep the good work bro and thanks :)
Very interesting, Heart Touching and Educating. *DID YOU KNOW THAT? *1.* The garden of Eden was in Iraq. *2.* Mesopotamia which is now Iraq was the cradle of civilization! *3.* Noah built the ark in Iraq. *4.* The Tower of Babel was in Iraq. *5.* Abraham was from Ur, which is in Southern Iraq! *6.* Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor which is in Iraq. *7.* Jacob met Rachel in Iraq. *8.* Jonah preached in Nineveh, which is in Iraq. *9.* Assyria which is in Iraq conquered the ten tribes of Israel. *10.* Amos cried out in Iraq! *11.* Babylon which is in Iraq destroyed Jerusalem. *12.* Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq! *13.* The 3 Hebrew children were in the fire in Iraq. *14.* Belshazzar, the King of Babylon saw the "writing on the wall" in Iraq. *15.* Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, carried the Jews captive into Iraq. *16.* Ezekiel preached in Iraq. *17.* The wise men were from Iraq. *18.* Peter preached in Iraq. *19.* The "Empire of Man" described in Revelation is called Babylon which was a city in Iraq! *AND, DID YOU ALSO KNOW THAT? Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. But do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq! However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar, and Mesopotamia. The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq, means country with deep roots. Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible. Here's why: 👉Eden was in Iraq-Genesis 2:10-14 👉Adam & Eve were created in Iraq-Genesis 2:7-8 👉Satan made his first recorded appearance in Iraq-Genesis 3:1-6 👉Nimrod established Babylon & Tower of Babel was built in Iraq-Genesis 10:8-97; 11:1-4 👉The confusion of the languages took place in Iraq-Genesis 11:5-11 👉Abraham came from a city in Iraq-Genesis 11:31; Acts 7:2-4 👉Isaac's bride came from Iraq-Genesis 24:3-4; 10 👉Jacob spent 20 years in Iraq-Genesis 27:42-45; 31:38 👉The first world Empire was in Iraq-Daniel 1:1-2;2:36-38 👉The greatest revival in history was in a city in Iraq-Jonah 3 👉The events of the book of Esther took place in Iraq-Esther 👉The book of Nahum was a prophecy against a city in Iraq-Nahum 👉The book or Revelation has prophecies against Babylon, which was the old name for the nation of Iraq-Revelation 17 &18 No other nation, except Israel, that has more history and prophecy associated to it than Iraq. Thank The Bible Researchers!!! *PLS SHARE TO EDUCATE OTHERS
el desconocido but the babylonian empire was built and led by iraqis !! It doesn’t fucking matter if persia ruled it for sometime ! Isis took over mosul for a while , u don’t think that isis created or in any way mosul belongs to them?! 🙂
Really good video, it’s good and important that the world sees how we really are, I think that we should get a country, but thank you for using your time explore my country and showing the world that it is not a bad place but that it’s a good place. Thank you
I love that you’re so adventurous and knowledgeable. In America they paint a picture of how Iraq looks to make us feel a certain way towards the country. It’s nice to see a different perspective of Iraq
Thanks for watching the video, you legend! Let me know what you thought about it in the comments down below and follow me on Instagram for real-time travel updates: instagram.com/jacoblaukaitis/ stay curious! ❤️
Thanks for uploading this incredible video Jacob 😃 really enjoyed it 👍. You are one of my inspirations for starting my own channel 😊
Media ruins countries for people, iraq is on my bucket list now. thank you so much man !
YOU LEGEND THANKS FOR UPLOADING
you should totally visit peru! 🇵🇪
Your my fav traveller vlogger jacob😍your pilipino fan watching here in ksa, I always fall inlove wd your content and praying no to 3rd world war🙏🏻keep safe always you my boy legend❤️@jacob laukaitis
Videos like this one are so important in today's world.
VERY, his Iran videos should be shown in every classroom in America
Roxanne Vanheuckelom Hes from the same country like me
@@phantom4577 you from Lithuania
Roxanne Vanheuckelom I am from Kurdistan. It’s Totally different from Iraq. Language difference and more more.
I'm in Kurdistan now for almost 3 months (because of the lockdown) and it's so beautiful! And the people are soooo nice and kind! 💗
Ending is perfect. Very well represented, so true. Thank you, Jacob.
Any plan coming back to kurdistan again?
Indigo Traveller means the world to hear that from you, brother. Can’t wait to go on an adventure together! 🚀🌌🔥🌏
Indigo I love your videos 👍🏼😍
Indigo Traveller You two look the same xDD
It was amazing exploring together Jacob, such an eye-opening trip through an incredibly misunderstood country. Good job with the video. See you somewhere else in the world for another incredible journey. Peace.
Im sure it would be an awesome experience traveling with the two of you. In the meawhile i can learn a lot from you guys of how and what to film and then the editing part. Greetings from Venezuela.
@@AliAli-uk9nh Right on, good luck with your videos and stay safe in Venezuela!
@@GabrielTravelerVideos thanks man. Appreciate it.
- Wowww, I was shocked to see you in this, @gabriel! Wicked-cool!
Awesome story & beautifil video, @jacob!
Gabriel Traveler, it was my pleasure traveling together, Gabriel! I’m sure we’ll catch up again in 2020 for a new trip somewhere around the world. Can’t wait!
kurd are the people with the golden heart......
What do you mean by that translucent honored inquest from?
*hart
lmao
Hahahaha fck off
DMC make sure to not miss your english classes it’s heart
ERBIL IS AMAZING!!!!! I was there too recently!
Aren't you there now 😭??
Very safe city , unbelievable.
pleas come to sualymaniyah 😊😁 we love you so much
@@lanasarhad441 pleas nia (please)a
@@tomtomb243 thanks but not problem it is just a little mistake 😁
I'm in Kurdistan now for almost 3 months (because of the lockdown) and it's so beautiful! And the people are soooo nice and kind! 💗
بژی برای من
🇮🇶😍🇮🇶😍🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰🥰 (❤🌞💚) bji Kurdistan
@@sroosh.behzadi
تفف به صلاح الدين
A lot of Christian Kurds :))
That is one of the most beautiful videos i've seen about kurdistan
You mean Iraq 😉
Sardar aliraqi Iraqi Kurdistan;) Iraqis have done nothing to preserve this nature and these cities.
Welcome to Kurdistan any time .
Definitely agree.
@@Alda.94 in your dreams
Everyone in the states need to watch and see the ppl
these are not the people your gov't has been fighting, these are your allies the Kurds. the rest of Iraq is inhabited by mostly Arabs whom do not like to ally themselves to the US
In the states? Wich states
This is not iraq. This is kurdistan. Completely different. Its like saying mexico is the same as US. Theres a border and they run completely independent of each other! This is literally NOT iraq.
@@jennifergomez3441 USA dude. Don't be that unaware. Take care
@@rationalboy007 There are more countries that start with the name "united states". go back to school and educate yourself
Shout out to to our neighbors and brothers from Kurdistan for giving such a wonderful image of our country
Of course you can say that Kurdistan is not iraq for alot of reasons but still you are making a good reputation for us to the world and for that we thank you...
This is coming from someone who lived in Kurdistan for over than 5 years, much love❤️❤️❤️
Gutian Warrior since when kurdistan is not part from iraq ? you built it by Iraqi money ! Your history from Mesopotamia ! Your erbil castle is assyrian ! You were living in mountains and you came down to live in this country as many people came to iraq ! This is not your area this is iraqi area ! We used to be great country but since the invasions and the trash governments which are brought by America and Iran , we are all affected ! Instead of standing with your people! Your are throwing hate speech about iraq and iraqi people? Why ? Iraq is not arabic country neither kurdish, assyrian , muslim, jewish , christian, ezidian and neither sabian ! Iraq is for all iraqi people and we are living from its bounties ! This is betrayal , treachery and effrontery to say that when your country is being weak and iraqi people are being killed ! This is so unfortunate shame on you and i know not all kurd like you i have many iraqi kurd friends .. they are real iraqi not like you !
Hassan Al_iraqi Kurdistan region kurds have autonomy in iraq we have our government and our parlament
حارث نزار اسماعيل ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻
@@hassanalyasiri2374 We're all brothers, I hope all parts of Iraq get the stability of Kurdistan because I've been around my southern brothers and they are the best of people. All the troubles of Iraq are from outside countries and Iraqis deserve so much better. Much love and respect from your kurdish brother in Erbil.
@@hassanalyasiri2374 fake iraq made by britian
Kurdstan best of world they are very friendly and very kindfull people ❤️🌍
🇮🇶❤️🇮🇶❤️
❤️☀️💚
Your video filled me with hope and optimism that kindness still prevails in humanity. Peace and prosperity of the Kurdish people from Europe, from Bulgaria!
The kurds are peace loving
Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
This man really gave his gun to a stranger 😮 that's next level of being nice
I always admire how much work goes into your videos! From the history of the country, to the current lives of the people there, your videos are always so informative, heartwarming, and eye opening. Thank you so much for continuing to travel to all these places, giving us first hand account of how these places really are, and help us to humanize them. It can be really hard to not see a country as just a country portrayed on the news, but instead see the people that make the country what is truly is. Thank you for all your hard work Jacob, it's truly appreciated!!
Comments like yours motivate me to do what I do more than you can imagine. Thank you so much for this. Can’t wait to publish more content from the Middle East and other interesting places around the world. Thank you! ❤️
Im a kurdish subscriber, but u seem know more about kurdistan than me.
U guys always welcome to the beautiful country. We love u
Let's be honest. While technically you did go to Iraq, you actually limited yourself to Kurdistan which is reasonably safe and autonomous. During the American invasion not a single US soldier was killed there and it has long been very cosy with the West and even Israel. Obviously, the situation remains volatile because of remnants of ISIS, but it isn't like going to Mosul or Baghdad. As far as I know, even a visa is not needed for Iraqi Kurdistan. It's funny how a number of popular travel vloggers suddenly rushed there and boast about a visit to a warzone. it's not quite truth. In fact, Kurdistan was fairly safe to visit even during the US invasion when the rest of the country was plunged in violence.Otherwise, I did enjoy the video.
Yes, this comment section is freaking hilarious. Insulting the US government and saying it wants to destabilize the region while in fact kurdistan is only like it is now THANKS to the US government
Yeap, Kurdestan is pretty safe and peaceful. Considering that it is an independent "Kurdish" state it still has a neutral relationship with Iran, USA, Isreal, and relatively stable relationships with Turkey. Even in the middle of the war Kurdestan was safe and had a neutral relationship with everyone. It also has one of the most stable and organized armies in Iraq so it was never threatened by ISIS as much of other northern parts of Iraq. Going to Kurdestan is like going to Turkey or Iran. It is not a warzone. Many people still don't know that Iraq has some stable regions tho.
well Baghdad and Iraq's south districts are safe too, actually right now after the war on ISIS ended even Mosul and other districts that where invaded by ISIS are generally safe now but not too safe to visit as a tourist
@@falahati The kurdish region was actually massively threatened by the ISIS.
Thanks for writing this) finally someone
This is a gorgeous country!!!!! I really hope in the future there will be more peace and that there can be more people like you traveling everywhere!
The problem here is our government very corruption Everything in my country. Very good.
You haven't seen all the plastic laying on the middle of the roads.ekurd.net/kurdistan-clean-rivers-garbage-2017-08-25
Welcome to Kurdistan ❤💚💛
You definitely desserve more views man! Thanks for keeping doing videos with passion
Smashed that like button as soon as I received a notification
Also the donkey at 8:22 scared the shit out of me 😂
Really enjoying your new editing style and love the educational aspect to these vlogs. Good stuff, Jacob!
😂😂😂 thats is the donkey from shrek most likely
Steven Savelo lmao
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Wow. This vlog has been truly eye opening, thank you soo much Jacob!
And that donkey scene, that was probably the best thing I seen all day. I had to rewatch that scene as soon as it ended because I laughed so hard.
Tawni K haha I’m really happy to hear that! 🙈😇🤷♂️
Baderkhan’s smile and laugh just brightened my whole day. What a jolly guy! 😄
Isabella Busby-Priest yes, Baderkhan is certainly one of the most positive people I’ve ever met! ❤️
Lol yeah he's funny
Fabulous message. NO MORE WAR!!!!!
Iraqis didn’t go to war they go to defend their land
Baderkhan is everywhere!!! I've seen him in travel RUclips videos in Eva Zubeck, Drew Binsky, and now you! :)
Beautiful country and people. Love from America. 🇺🇸
Thank you for clarifying that this is Kurdistan and explaining why it's different to the rest of Iraq. Generally, I've seen vloggers portray Kurdistan as the whole of Iraq (to make Iraq seem safer) and news portray the south of Iraq as the whole of Iraq (to make Iraq seem more dangerous).
انا من جنوب العراق وهي منطقة امنة جدا 🤷🏻♂️لماذا تصدقون كل شي يقال على الاخبار
Thanks bro, i’m from Kurdistan region and i’m living here in Sulaimaniyah province, you covered all facts about us as Kurds, so thanks for your efforts 👏🌹
Hello
from kurdistan 😍😍👋👋
Bzhi 8:22 😂😂😂🐸
can you send me your whtsapp number
Love kurdistan, peace ❤️🙏
Are u kurd? I like Kurdish traditional dance like dance and wave waist with hands that's I like... One more thing why Kurdish women are so beautiful and brave?
I am grateful that you reflect a good image of Iraq, regardless of the media. With all of that Iraqi people, it is impossible to change and will preserve its kindness and dignity. Also, there are those who follow you from southern Iraq like me.💕
This video is surreal. More people need to see this!
Welcome to our kurdistan ❤️
🇮🇶❤️🇮🇶🇮🇶
That was such a beautiful video Jacob and it's great to see you back on RUclips after a few months. For much of my life, whenever I had heard of or saw anything relating to Iraq, only one thing came to mind; war. It's unfortunate that that's the way I thought for so long but your journey across this country reminded me that while, yes, war has occurred here, that's not what this country should be recognized for. No country should stand out or be recognized for their wars or hardships because that's overlooking the general picture of what any place is about; culture, scenery, personalities and cuisines. Those elements are what really defines a country's history because those are things people are able to relate to. It's exciting to explore new avenues in the way of life. There are so many routes with different treasures that expose you to new things and adventures that captivate your imagination and propel you for years down the road.
The footage you captured was so extraordinary and it was so warming to see the people of Iraqi Kurdistan welcome you with open arms and show you what their way of life is all about. I was also blown away by the mountain regions you captured and the gorgeous mosque and temple, and of course that cave. I am so sad that Iraq had endured hardship and what you said regarding the tanks really struck a chord inside of me. It really is unfortunate that we have inventions such as tanks, which really do nothing but cause destruction. The world truly needs peace and you're doing your part in trying to make that happen. God bless you you legend and cannot wait to see where else life takes you this year and this decade.
#WeAreExploriors
Ryan Touhey thanks so much for your never ending support and your incredibly thoughtful comments. I hope you also get the chance to visit that part of the world someday. I think you’d also find it to be pretty eye-opening! Keep exploring, brother 🌏
@@jacoblaukaitis You know I will!
Keep exploring places Jacob and let us learn and know more about the world Love you
In Kurdistan it makes no deffrent if you are us,canada,Israel or any other Country, you are wellcomed...
I don’t know why this doesn’t have a lot of views? You deserve much more!
From kurdiatan, thank you for the beautiful video about my home, welcome and wish you had a great days around here❤️
As a Kurd, I got so emotional yet so happy as you explained the history of Kurdistan and explored it.
Some of the places you visited I've never even been to! It reminded me of the saying 'Be a tourist in your own country'.
Definitely should explore more.
And you're always welcomed here Jacob or anyone who'd love to visit :) 💖
I love how respectful he is. And so kind. Also, I really love how organized his videos are, especially with the quick history background of the countries he visits.
Welcome to kurdistan mate ❤️
You deserve a lot of props with these videos. They are very good and provide an accessible, humanizing kind of access to places people do not regularly see. The perspective that you provide in these videos is the kind of content earth needs to live in a more inclusive, open-minded reality. Lots of props Jacob; I hope you keep making these videos.
I'm proud of my kurdistan 😍
iraqis are very kind people. welcome to iraq man
Kurdistan (Erbil) Heaven Of Earth😌🖤
That was one of the most amazing video that i see about my country. Thanks hope you all the best alwaysssss mr
U r welcome every time u visit our kurdistan
Some of the most sweet and friendly genuine people that I have met are from Iraq. I really enjoyed watching, and such a beautiful places to learn more about! Thank You again 🤗
Welcome to #Kurdistan ❤️💛💚
IRAQ 🇮🇶
Sardar aliraqi jrt
Sardar aliraqi Officially, yes, but KRG is beautiful, while Basra, Baghdad, etc, are garbage dumps now hahah
Ari Amin Dara ”krg” = occupied assyrian land
@@в_шалопин Hah, yeah, cause muslim Iraqis would sooo let north Iraq become an independant Assyrian state... A lot of Assyrians live peacefully in KRG. Besides, Iraq is Irani land.
I watched many of your videos, and i loved it, i also did not skip the ads, this is the only way i can do to support your channel. Great job jacob!
"I Love Kurdish People I So Desperately Want To Visit There Sometime.
Content like this is so valuable because it shows how people everywhere are naturally good.
Hey Man You dont know but you have changed my life a lot..tq so much !!
Thanks for the video to shows that iraqi kurdistan isn't scary place. I was there many times love it
The donkey just made my day hahahaha, by the way welcome to Kurdistan.
Thanks for showing our beautiful history and speaking about our culture
long live kurdistan ❤️☀️💚
هر بژی
Her bijî
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what do you mean long live kurdistan 🤣 kurdistan doesn’t exist how can it continue living?💀
buzz lightyear see the history of kurds u know where’s kurdistan and we have future but when! life is change around the world
Beautiful people, beautiful land. Thank you for taking us along with you. I'd like to visit this land, someday.
I love this! and you’re right it’s very important to be aware and learn about all kinds of places and not lump a whole country into one category. #explorior
Videos like this need to be watched millions of times. Please share
Your videos restore my faith in humanity! 🙌 I love how you focus on all the positive stuff and open a lot of people's eyes 💕 I never ever imagined Iraq like this! Looks like a beautiful country full of beautiful people 🙌
I have to admit the caves gave me so much anxiety though! 😅😅😅
Such a brave soul! Thank you for sharing this. What an eye opener man. Hoping to visit there someday.
Time 15.54 - woooow I want to be in this place and spend all my life creativity hours here. What a place to evolve and grow in.
Jacob Laukaitis, idk if you'll ever see this comment, but thank you so much for producing these videos. These videos have inspired me to take a minor in Anthropology at my College in hopes to one day travel the world and record my experience like you have. You show people what people are truly like in countries and it amazes me every video. Again Jacob, thank you so much.
I love you 😍 Kurdistan! I miss you my beautiful homeland ❤️
Thank you for the video. I liked the informative, historical clips too. Been searching a lot of information about Iraqi Kurdistan the past 6 months or so.. If everything goes well, I will go there sometime in fall or winter this year.
I guess Spring is the best season to visit Iraqi Kurdistan, have a good Journey..
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I am from Kurdistan. It’s Totally different from Iraq. Language difference and more more.
Welcome to Kurdistan and thanks for the video
Woww!!! We need more than anything this type of content those days!! Wonderful video 💞💞
Choni haw ar u
Iraqis r best people in the world love u Iraq
This is an amazing vlog Jacob. I feel like I'm in my history class. 😍 It's well delivered, the place looks stunning the people are sweet and hospitable. 😍😍😍
It's really different from the news that we've heard.
🙁🙁😗🤔👍🤩🤩🤩💐🌺🏵️Bjji KORDISAN
I’m from Iraq but I live in canada and I’m so happy to see that someone found out that we aren’t all wars and terrosits
Nope your country is full of war and terrorism, This is Kurdistan
Thank u for showing this to us! Stay safe dude!
This video is amazing. I don’t find the words to tell you how impressed I am with all you taped and show us. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Mexico City
Welcome in my country
And its your second country 🇮🇶🇹🇯
wow, learning so much from your videos man.. iraq looks so amazing... love to the people from Pakistan
I don't know why people disliked this beautiful Video
Because he talked about kurdistan
Many people hate kurdistan name
Simple, he had a perspective that only the western people sleep on the bed. The rest lives in hovels or caves and sleeps on a hallowed rock!
Because they hate Kurdistan name and racism people hate kurds long live for kurds and Kurdistan region ❤️
good job man. keep doing videos like that. i love how you take a break from footages to tell historical facts
Respect❤ Biji Kurd u Kurdistan💚❤💛
Bji
Bijî kurd u kurdistan ♥️
Thank you so much Jacob for making this video ! I'm soo happy to see that you've finally came here, like I really wanted you to make a video about my country cause I just LOVE your videos !!
And I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your travel and you liked kurdistan !
Well done man, keep it up 😍
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
Welcome to Kurdistan anytime !
WELCOME TO KURDISTAN❤️☀️💚❤️☀️💚❤️☀️💚❤️☀️💚❤️☀️💚
Omg I’m inlove with this video and thank you for visiting my city Sulaymaniyah and saying so much good things about my country kurdistan I hope to see you again
Looks awesome, and totally safe! Although I noticed in Gabriel’s videos he says he is from Canada instead of the US when talking to locals 😉
Not bad
Safe???? Head on over Peter let me know how it works out for you
Marnie Hall do u think it’s not safe?
Exactly....
Amazing! It was a really useful video for us to understand more about this country, good job mate!
It's Kurdistan region. Kurdistan is very difficult with the whole of Iraq.
Welcome to our Kurdistan and be safe ,happy.
bro the way of your describing the country is impeccable and concise
Welcome to kurdistan ❤️
This video makes me want to travel and meet all these wonderful people.
I miss you Kurdistan 😢❤️💛💚
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keep it up man ur making awesome REAL travel videos. its important to let the world know
It's incredible! Nice video! Great editing! I love to watch this type of videos. When will you come in to Bangladesh?
Thanks brother, means a lot! Not sure yet, but I’d love to come visit Bangladesh sometime in 2020, that’d be epic 🔥
Yes!! Bangladesh would be very interesting!!
What about traveling in Iraq for women??
Thank u jacob for this vlog. I feel im in Iraq while watching this video
People: iraq is ugly and dangerous
Me chilling at burger king in Iraq: wut
Nytrex _YT
Iraq is nothing like this and it is dangerous. This is not Iraq, this is Kurdistan controlled by Kurds, which is why it does not resemble arab Iraq.
@@gutianwarrior7993 bas baxot🌸
Gutian Warrior Arab Iraq isn’t that bad either. It’s worse than Iraqi Kurdistan but it’s still not as bad. Or at least it wasn’t before until the recent protests
KURDISTAN, NOT IRAQ.
@@kurdishmountainlion2516 هۆمۆفۆب چیە لەخۆتەوە؟ کەرە
I don't usually like traveling vloggers, there's too many of them out there these days! But you're channel is really different, in the content you create, the message you try to send to us and I really love seeing the world through your eyes. Plus the introduction to the videos is very cool and interesting.
Keep the good work bro and thanks :)
Very interesting, Heart Touching and Educating.
*DID YOU KNOW THAT?
*1.* The garden of Eden was in Iraq.
*2.* Mesopotamia which is now Iraq was the cradle of civilization!
*3.* Noah built the ark in Iraq.
*4.* The Tower of Babel was in Iraq.
*5.* Abraham was from Ur, which is in Southern Iraq!
*6.* Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor which is in Iraq.
*7.* Jacob met Rachel in Iraq.
*8.* Jonah preached in Nineveh, which is in Iraq.
*9.* Assyria which is in Iraq conquered the ten tribes of Israel.
*10.* Amos cried out in Iraq!
*11.* Babylon which is in Iraq destroyed Jerusalem.
*12.* Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq!
*13.* The 3 Hebrew children were in the fire in Iraq.
*14.* Belshazzar, the King of Babylon saw the "writing on the wall" in Iraq.
*15.* Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, carried the Jews captive into Iraq.
*16.* Ezekiel preached in Iraq.
*17.* The wise men were from Iraq.
*18.* Peter preached in Iraq.
*19.* The "Empire of Man" described in Revelation is called Babylon which was a city in Iraq!
*AND, DID YOU ALSO KNOW THAT?
Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. But do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq!
However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar, and Mesopotamia. The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq, means country with deep roots. Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible. Here's why:
👉Eden was in Iraq-Genesis 2:10-14
👉Adam & Eve were created in Iraq-Genesis 2:7-8
👉Satan made his first recorded appearance in Iraq-Genesis 3:1-6
👉Nimrod established Babylon & Tower of Babel was built in Iraq-Genesis 10:8-97; 11:1-4
👉The confusion of the languages took place in Iraq-Genesis 11:5-11
👉Abraham came from a city in Iraq-Genesis 11:31; Acts 7:2-4
👉Isaac's bride came from Iraq-Genesis 24:3-4; 10
👉Jacob spent 20 years in Iraq-Genesis 27:42-45; 31:38
👉The first world Empire was in Iraq-Daniel 1:1-2;2:36-38
👉The greatest revival in history was in a city in Iraq-Jonah 3
👉The events of the book of Esther took place in Iraq-Esther
👉The book of Nahum was a prophecy against a city in Iraq-Nahum
👉The book or Revelation has prophecies against Babylon, which was the old name for the nation of Iraq-Revelation 17 &18
No other nation, except Israel, that has more history and prophecy associated to it than Iraq.
Thank The Bible Researchers!!!
*PLS SHARE TO EDUCATE OTHERS
There is no more iraq iraq will never rest bc of war
That's interesting, mate. But i think babylon was also part of Persia (Iran)
el desconocido but the babylonian empire was built and led by iraqis !! It doesn’t fucking matter if persia ruled it for sometime ! Isis took over mosul for a while , u don’t think that isis created or in any way mosul belongs to them?! 🙂
@@mrzrrixgaming2738 yes....those old structures were destroyed either by bombs or by Isis.
@@eldesconocido5734 4 generations of iraqi people they grown up in war myself too
Really good video, it’s good and important that the world sees how we really are, I think that we should get a country, but thank you for using your time explore my country and showing the world that it is not a bad place but that it’s a good place. Thank you
Kurdistan not a pace of Iraq ❌. All of we want to say bye bye Sykes-Picot. Inshaallah in a feature 😍
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I’m from Babylon Iraq and I’m glad you got to experience a part of Iraq. It’s really interesting there in my opinion
Thank you so much for ur Trust. We really do appreciate it. Also thanks for the historical background facts about Kurdistan. Love
من ايراني اهل تهران هستم و عاشق كردستان ،
Kurdish people are amazing,soo kind and hospitable 🇮🇷💙🇮🇶💙
This journalism is more honest and complete than what westerners get on the daily news. Great content. Thank you.
I love that you’re so adventurous and knowledgeable. In America they paint a picture of how Iraq looks to make us feel a certain way towards the country. It’s nice to see a different perspective of Iraq