First Impressions of Kurdistan, Iraq 🇮🇶(I did not expect this)
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Erbil, Kurdistan ➖ After waiting for the Iraqi heat to subside, I finally made a trip out to this region of the world. A country that has been devastated by war, conflict and politics, but also, a country filled with beauty, culture and history.
I start this journey arriving in Erbil, Kurdistan, an autonomous region in Iraq that has its own military, language and is a whole new country in itself. Kurdistan has been a well-visited destination for tourists for many years with easy visa on arrival facilities.
I actually met a subscriber in the terminal who had also come from Beirut, so I snagged a lift into the centre of town where my hotel awaited me. After checking in to the cheapest hotel in Iraq, I roamed the streets for dinner before meeting up with my friends @worldnomac and @YadVenturess
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* TIMESTAMPS *
0:00 At the Airport
3:24 Iraq's Cheapest Hotel
10:53 Citadel
12:06 $2 Chicken
22:10 Meeting Mac & Yad
25:18 $0.75 Chickpeas
32:14 Shisha O'Clock
#Iraq #Kurdistan #lukedamant
I’m the first kurdish guy you met at the airport, it’s nice to meeting you in person I’m glad I offered you a little help
slawt lebe
you were so nice to them thanks❤️
what a bored videos only eat and speak with homosexuals. most CZcamsrs make the same.....
@@jamalhamdaui670 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@jamalhamdaui670 exactly
I'm from the UK but I've been in Erbil, Kurdistan for a year teaching English. I can confirm that Erbil is a great place to be. The people are friendly, generous and sincere. The food is good. The weather is mostly warm/hot and sunny. There are some great parks, Sami Park is huge. There are all the modern malls you could want. (Family Mall is massive) there's no beach but there are some nearby rivers that you can swim in, the water is crystal clear. There are even night clubs too and excellent restaurants that are reasonably priced. Most people have a grasp of basic English but just learn some basic words and expressions and you'll be fine. I'm having a great time here. You can walk around late at night and you feel safe - I feel safer here than I do in London! There are other nice places to visit nearby - Shaqlawa and Akre are good. The pound goes a long way here. I would recommend Erbil to anyone!
Right ,i'm from here !
Thanke you so much for this words about us ❤️❤️❤️
You always welcome in Kurdistan
Kurdish music is the best, Erbil is a dream destination for me
VERY FRIENDLY PEOPLE IN KURDISTAN IRAQ
Yeah but we are not friendly when u call it IRAQ
@@apollogames2088 yes Kurdistan is a country, iraq is infidel
@@apollogames2088 I am from Iraqi Kurdistan, which is actually an Iraqi region. Why are you deceiving yourselves? 😮
Luke is one of the kindest and very compassionate traveller on CZcams. You have so much patience and eager to learn when you are not sure about certain things. I always say Aussies are my favorite traveller's of all time and Luke makes my case stronger
Thanks a lot, really appreciate the kind words. But I can't vouch for all Aussies 😂 most of us a either passed out drunk on a beach in Thailand or Greece hahaha
Yes.. and you watch also Harald baldr videos...Luke and Harald both are my favorite
Definitely Luke is a good guy. You can tell that he was brought up from a good family. Well mannered.
I know . Watch him since first day in Pakistan and it have been a journey . You have been so good at editing videos. Keep up the good work . Hi from Norway 🇳🇴
@@LukeDamant please say irak not Kurdistan
The people of this country are absolutely BEAUTIFUL. My goodness.
Wonderful mentality of showing the real image of people in countries the media portrays a negative bias towards. Small steps like this show the humanity of the "other" to make bridges towards understanding and compassion. Thank you Luke
Small steps are better than no steps. As a mailman in New York I have customers from all over the world on my route. Believe me the most generous have been the Muslims on my route from Yemen and Jordan. I learned a few words in their language and I never expected it but they treat like family always making sure I have enough to drink or asking if I'm hungry.
When I went back there this summer it was so good and fun if you ever have a chance to go there you should our Kurdish culture is very nice
i live in iraq
✔Love Kürdistan Love kurdish people
Greetings from Azerbaijan
🇦🇿 ❤ 🇹🇯 ✔
Love from kurdstan 💖🌹
Love from Kurdistan. Ive to Baku and I love every bit of it. Azerbaijan 🇦🇿
Love Azerbaijan from Kurdistan, Iraq I love Rovsen lenkaranski Allah rəhmət eləsin 💔🥀
Tajakistan flag
These kurds are different than the ones live in Turkey, I guess.
It's interesting to see kurdistan; seems like Kurds are pretty different culturally than their neighbors
The Kurds are maintaining a democratic environment with steadily improving human and women rights despite being surrounded by islamic extremism and terrorism. Only Kurds can create such stability in the region.
@UChnX8IwhOcYBknhGpdxG0rA not sure why you brought up those 2 countries? They are nowhere near the Kurds, but Qatar and the UAE both still govern their countries according to Sharia law. I don‘t think I need to say much more.
@@densen650 majority of Kurds themselves are sunni muslims
@@satanshameer690 and yet the Kurds create a secure safe haven for people of all religious beliefs. Also, what a senseless comparison. Turkey and Afghanistan are both majority Sunni countries but one is a secular republic while the other is an islamic emirate.
@@satanshameer690 and? arabs hate kurds and turks hate kurds too. so?XD
I’m Kurdish and I’ve never even been to my own home country so it was nice to follow your vlogs of where I come from. Also I showed my mum some videos and I found out yada is actually her cousin 😂
Those Syrian guys are pure heart people they went through a lot ❤️ and still have kind hearts they probably came to Iraq from the war that started in Syria 🥺 deserve a lot he kept calling u his love their genuinely pure
@@yamihuner7509 wait what
The Kurds have been under suppression for the past 100 years, that’s why they provide refuge to anyone in need. Specially war refugees
Look, we love and respect Syrians and we welcome them however… this is KURDISTAN! It will ALWAYS be Kurdistan. So show some respect and call it Kurdistan rather than Iraq.
The people of Kurdistan are good and hospitable people. Thank you for your visit🌹🇹🇯
The west has created such a bad image of you guys inshallah it'll be better
Imagine using Tajikistani flag cuz u dont have an own 🤣
@@adventuresoflovanger4017 ok hater lol be a human for once
Im from kurdistan in zakho
@@farisa1116 mad?
I’ve seen a few videos of Kurdistan and it looks amazing! The mountains are beautiful. I’m enjoying your (old & new) videos sitting by the fireplace while the wind howls and the snow piles up outside!
Hey, thank you for your kind words, i am from Kurdistan, we kurdish People love all peoples no mather from where or from wich descent everyone is welcome in kurdistan. kind regards
Aw thanks love from Kurdistan💜💜
I agree. Looks so sick. Put that ok the bucket list.
@@tuncaybal764 me too from hawler چۆنیت
Thanks for the visit My man hope too see you again❤ Kurdish from sulaimaniha
Big fan from keralam 😍🔥
Welcome to Kurdistan !
Glad that such cool vloggers visit out region and show around what we got in Kurdistan , again welcome ❤️
Don't Know Much Uh Guys Quoting Ya Women Nd Girls especially r So Damn Stunningly fantastic Nd Sexy•~
How is Erbil country। I am Indian।Erbil country is safe
@@riteshsinwal2209 if Turkey don't do anything it's safe af
Yeah its crazy seeing vloggers visit, especially when they speak a little kurdish "zor qoshaaaa" ahahah
@@riteshsinwal2209 Erbil is not a state, but a governorate belonging to Iraq
Kurdish foods are amazing ! The kurdish chewing gum ? Is sooooo loved by the kurdish people and not everyone likes it because it’s supper natural , I hope you enjoyed your visit to kurdistan Luke !
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Erbil is so nice and friendely😀
Love the way you talk to local, way different then aussie i know 😂 such a humble young man, greet from indonesia 🇮🇩
Welcome to my country. I was very happy to see you. I hope you will rest and be happy
Luck thanks for showing the world my Kurdistan enjoy and have fun. I am Kurds live in Melbourne, Australia. You were having pickles. Pickles is very common in Kurdistan especially with kebabs as we say BBQ in Australia. Hopefully one day I will go back and visit my hometown. As I have not gone back sense 1989. Thanks for the tour.
Love this. Definitely going to watching the rest of your Kurdistan series.
Great job documenting your trip! Very entertaining, and Kurdistan residents are very friendly. Thank you Luke!
welcome to my country kurdistan bro 😘❤❤
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Good to see your vlog growing since you added local food of countries you visit, stay safe Luke so you chase your dreams. Love from Karachi
Independent kurdistan welcome to kurdistan ❤️
They should have their own currency and passport
Iraq
@@breiteraraber390you mean south kurdistan?
Iraq is the apartheid regime colonising. We are NOT iraq; we are KURDISTAN! HER BIJÎ KÛRD
@@xannnybars995 then go back to Iran or Syria or Turkey and ask them for that. Not in my country no thank you. it's Iraq take it or leave it. simple as that.
Very natural and true travel vlogger. Very cool no plans or script. More power to you Luke 💛🇵🇭🇯🇵💛
you should visit Duhok. its a beautiful city in Kurdistan😍✈️
yea its so beautiful
i lived there fore 11 years
A warmest welcome to Kurdistan! i would recommend you to visit Slemani, which is i born there but i’ve been living in UK for 5 years now ! i hope you have a great and wonderful time in my country mate ! wishes you all the best pal
Love your videos! Hope you enjoy your stay in Kurdistan …
Thanks for always labeling each chapter in the vids. Helps so much
Oh man how beautiful to see my beloved hometown. If I only knew you’d be travelling to Erbil I would love to fix accomodation for you at Van Royal Hotel. Hope you enjoyed your stay!
IAM from Kurdistan I have never laughed this hard at a video 🤣
Dude I loved your reactions
and the chickpeas you had we usually eat it in a bread called samwn which fluffy with some red pepper spice and it's really good
The other thing was fava beans we fry em and eat em with pomegranate sauce
The guy that sold you the wings was so hilarious 😂
Kurdistan is save now?
@@shayanali1927 why not ?? It’s save kurdistan not like baghdad
@@tanyaleshkari3035 Actually, as an Iraqi Kurd I can say that Kurdistan is just as corrupt as the rest of Iraq, if not even more!
@@shayanali1927 it’s been safe for a while dude
you are so very respectful and we appreciate it so much. zor spas ❣️
Her biji Kurdistan ❤🌞💚
Man i miss kurdistan :( havent been there since i was a child… thank you so much for this series 💕
Looking forward to seeing more of of this series!
Kurdistan looks awesome and 😋 👏🏽 want to go
Come😅
Come to sulaimaniha
@@zamobarzani7011😂
The video is wonderful full of energy and fun. I like the way you explore the city talking to locals and having fun with your friends
Mack cracks me up...love how he fixates on a new word lmao. "WHICH ONE IS BASHI"
lmao yeah he does 😂😂
Good to see your adventures after following Mac, Harry and Yad and Sophia. Oh yeah and Dale philips but haven't seen him in Iraq....yet 😁 Nice to see you enjoying Kurdistan and am you learn Kurdish quite fast!
I swear I love your vibe !! 😍😍
I love your videos bro,much love from Kenya
It was a very nice "keep it up" video.💕
I love when you say Lets go in kurdish and very happy that could you show people that its a nice place
Very welcome to Kurdistan I’m Kurdish living England 👌
What a Fluke Luke! You discovered a "Chemically" Charged Hotel Sink!
Thankyou for the Entertaining Videos.
All the best Mate.
It feels weird not having Fouad around XD
Thanks alot for taking us with you all over the world
انت رجل لطيف للغاية
يسعدني قدومك الى بلدي العراق نتشرف بك دائمآ❤
As a Kurdish I’m so happy to see you understand the language “ba Boroi “
Again I enjoyed your vlog of your first day in Kurdistan. I like that you are so enthusiastic when you explore each country. I can see that you are enjoying yourself.
Hi Luke, I found your channel last night and love it. It's nothing like any of the other travel channel or videos. You are just being yourself and that makes it so enjoyable. We love you here in Seattle and subscribed instantly. Safe travels.
Saw you in Mac’s videos.
Welcome to Kurdistan my friend!
IM SO HAPPY TO SEE THE BEST 2 VLOGGERS TOGETHE!!!!R
Man I was rapt when you caught up with the boys. Love the vids with you and Mac.
What you ate was trshi we call it trshi there is alot of things in it like carrots like pickles and to many others and also its made with vinegar so it tastes sour and hope u like it in Kurdistan 🫶🏻✨
What lovely people!!! ❤
I am a Kurdish my brother❤️🥰
@East PAKISTAN 🇵🇰
Bijî India ✌🏻
Content what a word Luke speak volumes
Thank you for making this video in about 42 days or more I am going to Kurdistan iraq
You are awesome 🙌🏼🙏🏼
i have never enjoyed a vlog as mjch as yours... i subscribed 🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️
love you ❤️ welcome to our land!
Luke is my favourite vlogger 🙏🏽 namaste luke from India
Nice city!
Greetings from BraziL!
LOVE YOUR VLOGS LUKE SO AWESOME
Hey Luke from Ireland, have fun!
what a nice service, people who drive you. You re so lucky, wow.
Hi Luke, the 2nd food you ate after the chickpeas was a broad bean, aka fava bean. Hope you can come to Portugal too.
Bro I’ve been to that airport when I was going to Kurdistan at the start of the video
hi luke and marc, great video,love it !! to see how thinks are going in kurdistan,your the best,it made me laugh again,sometimes your grazy hehehehehe....some times i am having tears in my eyes,dont now wy,but your great guys. thanks.
in Malaysia, you can get the hotel around 10-12 USD per night. come here brother
OKJEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YERXXX
So why you have Turkish and Pakistani flag?
@@yazz2850 I had their blood
You’re most welcome to kurdistan my friend 🤙🏻
Whole day night keep watching your vlogs I'm crazy about u🫢🫢🫢😅😅🤣🤣😍😍♥️♥️
Welcome to Erbil🎉
Luke, I have been waiting for your videos for the Iraq journey.
Swear
i’m kurdish and i really respect you for making this video❤️
Im from kurdistan🫠😂
@@b4nu hello
Tell me please about Eribl so I want to travel
Im pretty sure the orange stuff from the first meal the guy said was called trshyat which is basically pickled vegetables. My moms is usually yellow so im not 100% sure. U can also have a purple version. Glad ur enjoying being at my country :).
Amazing as always. Iraq has had an unpleasant history. Take care of yourself please.
Iy makes me happy people finally discover kurdistan
Waw kurdistan❤
Love for Kurdistan from Pakistan
Breaks my heart seeing those syrian kids selling beans on the side of the road. This is why i love lukes vlog. He goes to places most people wouldnt even think about travelling to. Really gives us a new perspective instead of just the ugly stereotypes told to us by the media.
Thank you so much for showing Kurdistan 💚 to the world
Ur kurdistan is good but I have to say as my experience I have seen many negative kurds
@@aliyanqaisar8433 there's always good people and bad people in all over the world !
Awesome video Luke!!🥰
Btw, congratulations on 400k subs 🥳
Thanks so much :)
@@LukeDamant hi Luke love your nice video
Polliiii
Love you bro.. 💞💞
Orange stuff is Trshi, which is just a pickle with curry or tumeric sauce aka Ember. They make it with all different veggies
i am kurdish thank you for coming to our country and giving such kind comments😊
Luke is my favorite CZcamsrrrr
You know how to be happy brother..go ahead
Great video
You aussies are the best
Wish i could join you
I was in Lebanon Beirut in 1982 1983.
Yooo, I'm so happy Mack still here, both of you topgether are amazing.. 😁💖
بەخێربێن بۆکوردستان
welcome to kurdistan
Hello Luke, I love your Videos. Every time I watch your Videos i get hungry 😋😋😋
You gave me inspiration my friend want to do the same thing like what you did, what camera do you use bro? Your video quality looks so good.
Love it!
Welcome to kurdistan dear luke we are pleased to came to kurdistan i wish i could reach you to service you and speaking you your gentle...etc
Tursi (the orange stuff you ate$ are fermented vegetables or fruit. They’re sauerkraut.
What you ate was a fermented apricot
Welcome my friend
That hotel is beautiful compared to the dump I ended up with for a night.
Tip to those going to Erbil: You don't need to stay in the absolute city center.
Im an Iraqi that was born and raised in the UAE and its been a good 10 years since I last visited, watching people visit it and like it warms my heart up, I miss it so much although I was 7 at the time I last went there, and Im eagerly hoping I can visit in April maybe! Your videos make me really excited! I believe you're not in Iraq anymore, but Im glad you went and saw how beautiful this country is, and I can't wait to see it again for my self!
its kurdistan, not iraq....
@@revindarwish9220 ur kidding sa7?
@@raheeqsuhaib299 why would I be kidding, its kurdistan...
@@revindarwish9220 I mean, Kurdistan is in Iraq, and I did go to Kurdistan, it is beautiful there, but like it is a part of Iraq despite the many differences ~
@@raheeqsuhaib299 the kurds are also a part of turkish, Syria and Iran, are they then not iraqi?
Good video 😍