Iraq
We Found The Middle East’s Best New Hotel for 2025
Daniel Herszberg
April 10, 2025
You know the feeling when you stumble across something truly remarkable and yet, it seems nobody else has heard about it yet? A secret spot …
Iraqi Kurdistan Tour: 31 March – 8 April 2025 (9 days/8 nights)
Daniel Herszberg
October 23, 2024
Iraqi Kurdistan is the most unique corner of the Middle East. From the cliffside villages of Rawanduz Canyon to the Yazidi holy temple complex in Lalish, …
A Baghdadi and Iraqi Jewish Heritage Tour of Israel and Beyond
Daniel Herszberg
May 26, 2024
For over two thousand years, Iraq was home to one of the Middle East’s most ancient and fascinating Jewish communities. From Abraham’s house to Nebuchadnezzar’s …
From Babylon to the Farhud: The Ultimate Iraqi Jewish Heritage Tour
Daniel Herszberg
May 24, 2024
As the birthplace of Abraham, the patriarch of the Jewish people, Iraq holds a special place in both Jewish history and tradition. Following the exile …
Food Insights
Beyond Kahi Geymar: 3 Must-Eat Traditional Iraqi Breakfast Dishes
Daniel Herszberg
March 9, 2024
For travelers to Iraq, breakfast tends to be a very quick affair. If you are exploring the cradles of civilization in the great cities of …
Iraqi Traditional Foods: 7 Dishes You Must Try
Daniel Herszberg
March 8, 2024
The cradle of civilisation has been home to countless cultures and empires. From the Sumerians to the Kurds to the Jews of Baghdad, each have …
3 Unique Middle Eastern Drinks You Can Only Find in Iraq
Daniel Herszberg
February 25, 2024
Over millennia, countless empires, culture and ethnic groups have called Iraq home. It’s no surprise that in Iraq you can find dishes and drinks that …
Plan Your Trip: Before You Go
Beautiful Kurdistan: Everything You Need to Know Before Your 2025 Kurdistan Tour
Daniel Herszberg
March 12, 2024
Fiery Hearts Tours, our sister tour groups operator, is running a Kurdistan group tour from 31 March to 8 April 2025 (9 days/8 night). If …
Your Iraq Tour Guide: Everything You Need to Know for 2024
Daniel Herszberg
February 8, 2024
At this rate, I visit Iraq at least once a year. When I tell people that I am going for vacation to Iraq, I am …