Iraq
The Ultimate Guide for Your Tour to Basra, Iraq
Daniel Herszberg
March 10, 2024
The home of the legendary Sinbad the Sailor, I find the vibrant streets of Basra to be something straight out of an Arabian nights story. …
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 …
From Ancient Nineveh to ISIS: One Day in Mosul, Iraq
Daniel Herszberg
February 27, 2024
In recent years, Mosul has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As a major city of the Islamic State, Mosul was unfortunately destroyed in …
Food Insights
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 …