During my Iraqi experience July 2004-January 2006, the conditions gradually deteriorated reaching the point where the only mode of travel allowed for civilians was military air.
However it appears that the tide has turned—the SURGE has worked—and Western tourists are again visiting Iraq.
However it appears that the tide has turned—the SURGE has worked—and Western tourists are again visiting Iraq.
For those adventurous spirits, contact Hinterland Travel, a “specialist adventure travel company” based in England. (Read the entire article here.)
I, on the other hand, have already visited—saw many interesting things—and may someday return (though not any time soon!).
In the picture, I am standing on a bluff overlooking the Tigris River in Tikrit, Iraq.
I, on the other hand, have already visited—saw many interesting things—and may someday return (though not any time soon!).
In the picture, I am standing on a bluff overlooking the Tigris River in Tikrit, Iraq.