This is an online resource for travellers to the Kurdish region of Iraq. Here you will find practical information and places to visit and stay. It is also a space for people to share experiences and photos. If you have a question or helpful information please post in the forum.
Iraqi Kurdistan is safer than the rest of Iraq and the local people are extremely welcoming to visitors. Tourism is steadily increasing as more people discover this fascinating destination. It is rich in history and culture and has stunning mountain scenery. It is easily accessed by air, or overland from Turkey and Iran. Enjoy your visit!
*The green area is a rough indication of the boundary of Iraqi Kurdistan.
By Kenneth Mackenzie
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Latest by Alanna
I am planning to visit Erbil by Air without visa. I have a multi entry and exit visa for Iraq. But nothing for Erbil, Kurdistan. \r\n\r\n Is it possible to get on arrival a visa at the Erbil Airport? \r\n\r\nIf possible,what countries can get on arrival ? \r\n\r\nI found some information about arrival visa on WWW but that was bit old.. \r\n\r\nPlease let me know recent info about arrival visa!! \r ...read more
by Joe Scarangella
We don't usually think about just how much the places we grow up in fundamentally shape even the most basic of concepts. Growing up in Canada, history is something that began in 1492. We use words like "old" and "heritage" for buildings and monuments that are a whopping 100 years old. But living in Iraq, "old" has taken on a whole new meaning. Scattered throughout the country are sites older than history itself. So when you get a chance to check out something that's more than 2,500 years old, you jump at it (not literally of course as it's too ...read more
by Joe Scarangella
There's nothing wrong with Chumbawamba (of Tubthumping fame). They are one of many one-hit wonders that simply weren't able to parlay initial success into a full blown career. The Iraqi border town of Zakho is a bit like that. It is a one-hit wonder that will never really make it on the tourist radar.
Few overland travellers, entering Iraqi Kurdistan from Turkey, bother to stop in Zakho. It's little wonder why. The town is nice enough and it's safe. And it's setting might even be called pretty with snowcapped mountains in the distance. There a ...read more
