My Daily Life in IRAQ (Surprising 14 Days in Iraqi Kurdistan)

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  • @jacoblaukaitis
    @jacoblaukaitis  Před 4 lety +212

    Thanks for watching the video, you legend! Let me know what you thought about it in the comments down below and follow me on Instagram for real-time travel updates: instagram.com/jacoblaukaitis/ stay curious! ❤️

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for uploading this incredible video Jacob 😃 really enjoyed it 👍. You are one of my inspirations for starting my own channel 😊

    • @unrefusableoffer4412
      @unrefusableoffer4412 Před 4 lety +4

      Media ruins countries for people, iraq is on my bucket list now. thank you so much man !

    • @Cheen03
      @Cheen03 Před 4 lety +2

      YOU LEGEND THANKS FOR UPLOADING

    • @caja-topic5370
      @caja-topic5370 Před 4 lety +1

      you should totally visit peru! 🇵🇪

    • @aikogelera4278
      @aikogelera4278 Před 4 lety

      Your my fav traveller vlogger jacob😍your pilipino fan watching here in ksa, I always fall inlove wd your content and praying no to 3rd world war🙏🏻keep safe always you my boy legend❤️@jacob laukaitis

  • @roxannev4292
    @roxannev4292 Před 4 lety +1001

    Videos like this one are so important in today's world.

    • @icemeoutlikeelsa
      @icemeoutlikeelsa Před 4 lety +10

      VERY, his Iran videos should be shown in every classroom in America

    • @phantom4577
      @phantom4577 Před 4 lety

      Roxanne Vanheuckelom Hes from the same country like me

    • @aguyonthenet9061
      @aguyonthenet9061 Před 4 lety +1

      @@phantom4577 you from Lithuania

    • @ivand3435
      @ivand3435 Před 4 lety +9

      Roxanne Vanheuckelom I am from Kurdistan. It’s Totally different from Iraq. Language difference and more more.

    • @HaveFunAndGo
      @HaveFunAndGo Před 4 lety +6

      I'm in Kurdistan now for almost 3 months (because of the lockdown) and it's so beautiful! And the people are soooo nice and kind! 💗

  • @GabrielTravelerVideos
    @GabrielTravelerVideos Před 4 lety +606

    It was amazing exploring together Jacob, such an eye-opening trip through an incredibly misunderstood country. Good job with the video. See you somewhere else in the world for another incredible journey. Peace.

    • @AliAli-uk9nh
      @AliAli-uk9nh Před 4 lety +10

      Im sure it would be an awesome experience traveling with the two of you. In the meawhile i can learn a lot from you guys of how and what to film and then the editing part. Greetings from Venezuela.

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos Před 4 lety +13

      @@AliAli-uk9nh Right on, good luck with your videos and stay safe in Venezuela!

    • @AliAli-uk9nh
      @AliAli-uk9nh Před 4 lety +3

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos thanks man. Appreciate it.

    • @Edgesofearth
      @Edgesofearth Před 4 lety +2

      - Wowww, I was shocked to see you in this, @gabriel! Wicked-cool!
      Awesome story & beautifil video, @jacob!

    • @jacoblaukaitis
      @jacoblaukaitis  Před 4 lety +11

      Gabriel Traveler, it was my pleasure traveling together, Gabriel! I’m sure we’ll catch up again in 2020 for a new trip somewhere around the world. Can’t wait!

  • @IndigoTraveller
    @IndigoTraveller Před 4 lety +235

    Ending is perfect. Very well represented, so true. Thank you, Jacob.

    • @zhir6465
      @zhir6465 Před 4 lety +4

      Any plan coming back to kurdistan again?

    • @jacoblaukaitis
      @jacoblaukaitis  Před 4 lety +9

      Indigo Traveller means the world to hear that from you, brother. Can’t wait to go on an adventure together! 🚀🌌🔥🌏

    • @hindreen93
      @hindreen93 Před 4 lety +1

      Indigo I love your videos 👍🏼😍

    • @arylion5417
      @arylion5417 Před 4 lety +1

      Indigo Traveller You two look the same xDD

  • @JayPalfrey
    @JayPalfrey Před 4 lety +187

    ERBIL IS AMAZING!!!!! I was there too recently!

    • @rosyl.f.a7106
      @rosyl.f.a7106 Před 4 lety

      Aren't you there now 😭??

    • @rrasgar
      @rrasgar Před 4 lety +2

      Very safe city , unbelievable.

    • @lanasarhad441
      @lanasarhad441 Před 4 lety +1

      pleas come to sualymaniyah 😊😁 we love you so much

    • @tomtomb243
      @tomtomb243 Před 4 lety +1

      @@lanasarhad441 pleas nia (please)a

    • @lanasarhad441
      @lanasarhad441 Před 4 lety +1

      @@tomtomb243 thanks but not problem it is just a little mistake 😁

  • @HaveFunAndGo
    @HaveFunAndGo Před 4 lety +197

    I'm in Kurdistan now for almost 3 months (because of the lockdown) and it's so beautiful! And the people are soooo nice and kind! 💗

  • @VishalTalesOfIreland
    @VishalTalesOfIreland Před 4 lety +386

    kurd are the people with the golden heart......

  • @ShanieCakesss
    @ShanieCakesss Před 4 lety +347

    Everyone in the states need to watch and see the ppl

    • @Wrtvrxgvcf55
      @Wrtvrxgvcf55 Před 4 lety +14

      these are not the people your gov't has been fighting, these are your allies the Kurds. the rest of Iraq is inhabited by mostly Arabs whom do not like to ally themselves to the US

    • @jennifergomez3441
      @jennifergomez3441 Před 4 lety

      In the states? Wich states

    • @steven5901
      @steven5901 Před 4 lety +15

      This is not iraq. This is kurdistan. Completely different. Its like saying mexico is the same as US. Theres a border and they run completely independent of each other! This is literally NOT iraq.

    • @rationalboy007
      @rationalboy007 Před 4 lety

      @@jennifergomez3441 USA dude. Don't be that unaware. Take care

    • @jennifergomez3441
      @jennifergomez3441 Před 4 lety

      @@rationalboy007 There are more countries that start with the name "united states". go back to school and educate yourself

  • @user-ob1mz6zw4y
    @user-ob1mz6zw4y Před 4 lety +119

    Shout out to to our neighbors and brothers from Kurdistan for giving such a wonderful image of our country
    Of course you can say that Kurdistan is not iraq for alot of reasons but still you are making a good reputation for us to the world and for that we thank you...
    This is coming from someone who lived in Kurdistan for over than 5 years, much love❤️❤️❤️

    • @hassanalyasiri2374
      @hassanalyasiri2374 Před 4 lety +7

      Gutian Warrior since when kurdistan is not part from iraq ? you built it by Iraqi money ! Your history from Mesopotamia ! Your erbil castle is assyrian ! You were living in mountains and you came down to live in this country as many people came to iraq ! This is not your area this is iraqi area ! We used to be great country but since the invasions and the trash governments which are brought by America and Iran , we are all affected ! Instead of standing with your people! Your are throwing hate speech about iraq and iraqi people? Why ? Iraq is not arabic country neither kurdish, assyrian , muslim, jewish , christian, ezidian and neither sabian ! Iraq is for all iraqi people and we are living from its bounties ! This is betrayal , treachery and effrontery to say that when your country is being weak and iraqi people are being killed ! This is so unfortunate shame on you and i know not all kurd like you i have many iraqi kurd friends .. they are real iraqi not like you !

    • @arezothman130
      @arezothman130 Před 4 lety +5

      Hassan Al_iraqi Kurdistan region kurds have autonomy in iraq we have our government and our parlament

    • @NoFriendsButTheMountains
      @NoFriendsButTheMountains Před 4 lety

      حارث نزار اسماعيل ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻

    • @iraxican
      @iraxican Před 3 lety +3

      @@hassanalyasiri2374 We're all brothers, I hope all parts of Iraq get the stability of Kurdistan because I've been around my southern brothers and they are the best of people. All the troubles of Iraq are from outside countries and Iraqis deserve so much better. Much love and respect from your kurdish brother in Erbil.

    • @thesadboy5407
      @thesadboy5407 Před 3 lety +2

      @@hassanalyasiri2374 fake iraq made by britian

  • @bryarslemany3546
    @bryarslemany3546 Před 4 lety +42

    Kurdstan best of world they are very friendly and very kindfull people ❤️🌍

  • @lav742
    @lav742 Před 4 lety +70

    That is one of the most beautiful videos i've seen about kurdistan

    • @Alda.94
      @Alda.94 Před 4 lety +5

      You mean Iraq 😉

    • @Ari-nq5rm
      @Ari-nq5rm Před 4 lety +6

      Sardar aliraqi Iraqi Kurdistan;) Iraqis have done nothing to preserve this nature and these cities.

    • @zhyardler1632
      @zhyardler1632 Před 4 lety +7

      Welcome to Kurdistan any time .

    • @rrasgar
      @rrasgar Před 4 lety +1

      Definitely agree.

    • @babdullah5025
      @babdullah5025 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Alda.94 in your dreams

  • @goodoldbunny149
    @goodoldbunny149 Před 4 lety +18

    This man really gave his gun to a stranger 😮 that's next level of being nice

  • @sherzadharris5320
    @sherzadharris5320 Před 4 lety +54

    The kurds are peace loving

  • @Mr89unknown
    @Mr89unknown Před 4 lety +36

    Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @H2PO4_0
    @H2PO4_0 Před 4 lety +3

    Im a kurdish subscriber, but u seem know more about kurdistan than me.
    U guys always welcome to the beautiful country. We love u

  • @Hala_Yaxey
    @Hala_Yaxey Před 4 lety +57

    Welcome to Kurdistan ❤💚💛

  • @isabellabusby-priest3595
    @isabellabusby-priest3595 Před 4 lety +71

    Baderkhan’s smile and laugh just brightened my whole day. What a jolly guy! 😄

    • @jacoblaukaitis
      @jacoblaukaitis  Před 4 lety +7

      Isabella Busby-Priest yes, Baderkhan is certainly one of the most positive people I’ve ever met! ❤️

    • @lalalalalalalala8558
      @lalalalalalalala8558 Před 3 lety

      Lol yeah he's funny

  • @s.s.a8741
    @s.s.a8741 Před 4 lety +22

    Thank you for clarifying that this is Kurdistan and explaining why it's different to the rest of Iraq. Generally, I've seen vloggers portray Kurdistan as the whole of Iraq (to make Iraq seem safer) and news portray the south of Iraq as the whole of Iraq (to make Iraq seem more dangerous).

    • @user-gr4le8yk3m
      @user-gr4le8yk3m Před 2 lety

      انا من جنوب العراق وهي منطقة امنة جدا 🤷🏻‍♂️لماذا تصدقون كل شي يقال على الاخبار

  • @helenvwalker7919
    @helenvwalker7919 Před 4 lety +29

    Fabulous message. NO MORE WAR!!!!!

    • @meeraoras2865
      @meeraoras2865 Před 3 lety

      Iraqis didn’t go to war they go to defend their land

  • @MilleniumBK
    @MilleniumBK Před 3 lety +4

    Your video filled me with hope and optimism that kindness still prevails in humanity. Peace and prosperity of the Kurdish people from Europe, from Bulgaria!

  • @dawanabdulrahman6933
    @dawanabdulrahman6933 Před 4 lety +66

    Hello
    from kurdistan 😍😍👋👋

    • @fullgamekurdish7851
      @fullgamekurdish7851 Před 4 lety +2

      Bzhi 8:22 😂😂😂🐸

    • @apnachannel5735
      @apnachannel5735 Před 4 lety

      can you send me your whtsapp number

    • @kouroshkabir9049
      @kouroshkabir9049 Před 3 lety +1

      Love kurdistan, peace ❤️🙏

    • @hindusher4096
      @hindusher4096 Před 3 lety

      Are u kurd? I like Kurdish traditional dance like dance and wave waist with hands that's I like... One more thing why Kurdish women are so beautiful and brave?

  • @georgiadurand3740
    @georgiadurand3740 Před 4 lety +28

    This is a gorgeous country!!!!! I really hope in the future there will be more peace and that there can be more people like you traveling everywhere!

    • @daghndsaybv54
      @daghndsaybv54 Před 4 lety

      The problem here is our government very corruption Everything in my country. Very good.

    • @lochagosachilles8221
      @lochagosachilles8221 Před 4 lety

      You haven't seen all the plastic laying on the middle of the roads.ekurd.net/kurdistan-clean-rivers-garbage-2017-08-25

  • @azwgian1664
    @azwgian1664 Před 4 lety +8

    I'm proud of my kurdistan 😍

  • @sehidnamirinifbypguypj5822
    @sehidnamirinifbypguypj5822 Před 4 lety +31

    "I Love Kurdish People I So Desperately Want To Visit There Sometime.

  • @govandlak13
    @govandlak13 Před 4 lety +27

    Welcome to our kurdistan ❤️

  • @siffleanimaux1
    @siffleanimaux1 Před 4 lety +148

    Smashed that like button as soon as I received a notification
    Also the donkey at 8:22 scared the shit out of me 😂
    Really enjoying your new editing style and love the educational aspect to these vlogs. Good stuff, Jacob!

  • @JRLOC
    @JRLOC Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful country and people. Love from America. 🇺🇸

  • @MinecraftStoic
    @MinecraftStoic Před 4 lety +2

    I’m from Iraq but I live in canada and I’m so happy to see that someone found out that we aren’t all wars and terrosits

    • @ShoaibKurdi
      @ShoaibKurdi Před 3 lety +2

      Nope your country is full of war and terrorism, This is Kurdistan

  • @extendedlimits
    @extendedlimits Před 4 lety +27

    I always admire how much work goes into your videos! From the history of the country, to the current lives of the people there, your videos are always so informative, heartwarming, and eye opening. Thank you so much for continuing to travel to all these places, giving us first hand account of how these places really are, and help us to humanize them. It can be really hard to not see a country as just a country portrayed on the news, but instead see the people that make the country what is truly is. Thank you for all your hard work Jacob, it's truly appreciated!!

    • @jacoblaukaitis
      @jacoblaukaitis  Před 4 lety +2

      Comments like yours motivate me to do what I do more than you can imagine. Thank you so much for this. Can’t wait to publish more content from the Middle East and other interesting places around the world. Thank you! ❤️

  • @naznaz1310
    @naznaz1310 Před 4 lety +4

    I love you 😍 Kurdistan! I miss you my beautiful homeland ❤️

  • @mohammedqasim3927
    @mohammedqasim3927 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks bro, i’m from Kurdistan region and i’m living here in Sulaimaniyah province, you covered all facts about us as Kurds, so thanks for your efforts 👏🌹

  • @Ekq.8
    @Ekq.8 Před 4 lety +4

    Welcome in my country
    And its your second country 🇮🇶🇹🇯

  • @ahm00o88
    @ahm00o88 Před 4 lety +14

    Kurdistan (Erbil) Heaven Of Earth😌🖤

  • @mohammedhashem9424
    @mohammedhashem9424 Před 4 lety +9

    U r welcome every time u visit our kurdistan

  • @SteevE-G
    @SteevE-G Před 3 lety +2

    You definitely desserve more views man! Thanks for keeping doing videos with passion

  • @ZanaKhalil
    @ZanaKhalil Před 4 lety +70

    Welcome to #Kurdistan ❤️💛💚

    • @Alda.94
      @Alda.94 Před 4 lety +5

      IRAQ 🇮🇶

    • @muhammadasaad3869
      @muhammadasaad3869 Před 4 lety +5

      Sardar aliraqi jrt

    • @Ari-nq5rm
      @Ari-nq5rm Před 4 lety +9

      Sardar aliraqi Officially, yes, but KRG is beautiful, while Basra, Baghdad, etc, are garbage dumps now hahah

    • @user-rc2wq8xi1x
      @user-rc2wq8xi1x Před 4 lety +1

      Ari Amin Dara ”krg” = occupied assyrian land

    • @Ari-nq5rm
      @Ari-nq5rm Před 4 lety +3

      @@user-rc2wq8xi1x Hah, yeah, cause muslim Iraqis would sooo let north Iraq become an independant Assyrian state... A lot of Assyrians live peacefully in KRG. Besides, Iraq is Irani land.

  • @allenlau4621
    @allenlau4621 Před 4 lety +14

    Baderkhan is everywhere!!! I've seen him in travel CZcams videos in Eva Zubeck, Drew Binsky, and now you! :)

  • @kardomohammad3203
    @kardomohammad3203 Před 4 lety +162

    long live kurdistan ❤️☀️💚

    • @sroosh.behzadi
      @sroosh.behzadi Před 4 lety +1

      هر بژی

    • @Nano-fw3fk
      @Nano-fw3fk Před 4 lety +2

      Her bijî

    • @Adnios
      @Adnios Před 4 lety +3

      😂😂😂

    • @buzzlightyear1010
      @buzzlightyear1010 Před 4 lety +4

      what do you mean long live kurdistan 🤣 kurdistan doesn’t exist how can it continue living?💀

    • @kardomohammad3203
      @kardomohammad3203 Před 4 lety +2

      buzz lightyear see the history of kurds u know where’s kurdistan and we have future but when! life is change around the world

  • @kthbts2206
    @kthbts2206 Před 4 lety +2

    I am grateful that you reflect a good image of Iraq, regardless of the media. With all of that Iraqi people, it is impossible to change and will preserve its kindness and dignity. Also, there are those who follow you from southern Iraq like me.💕

  • @GreeKurdChannelMilan
    @GreeKurdChannelMilan Před 4 lety +10

    WELCOME TO KURDISTAN❤️☀️💚❤️☀️💚❤️☀️💚❤️☀️💚❤️☀️💚

  • @davesimpson1822
    @davesimpson1822 Před 4 lety +215

    Let's be honest. While technically you did go to Iraq, you actually limited yourself to Kurdistan which is reasonably safe and autonomous. During the American invasion not a single US soldier was killed there and it has long been very cosy with the West and even Israel. Obviously, the situation remains volatile because of remnants of ISIS, but it isn't like going to Mosul or Baghdad. As far as I know, even a visa is not needed for Iraqi Kurdistan. It's funny how a number of popular travel vloggers suddenly rushed there and boast about a visit to a warzone. it's not quite truth. In fact, Kurdistan was fairly safe to visit even during the US invasion when the rest of the country was plunged in violence.Otherwise, I did enjoy the video.

    • @ranj234
      @ranj234 Před 4 lety +32

      Yes, this comment section is freaking hilarious. Insulting the US government and saying it wants to destabilize the region while in fact kurdistan is only like it is now THANKS to the US government

    • @falahati
      @falahati Před 4 lety +15

      Yeap, Kurdestan is pretty safe and peaceful. Considering that it is an independent "Kurdish" state it still has a neutral relationship with Iran, USA, Isreal, and relatively stable relationships with Turkey. Even in the middle of the war Kurdestan was safe and had a neutral relationship with everyone. It also has one of the most stable and organized armies in Iraq so it was never threatened by ISIS as much of other northern parts of Iraq. Going to Kurdestan is like going to Turkey or Iran. It is not a warzone. Many people still don't know that Iraq has some stable regions tho.

    • @yousifalhadithi1964
      @yousifalhadithi1964 Před 4 lety +16

      well Baghdad and Iraq's south districts are safe too, actually right now after the war on ISIS ended even Mosul and other districts that where invaded by ISIS are generally safe now but not too safe to visit as a tourist

    • @rrroj
      @rrroj Před 4 lety +9

      @@falahati The kurdish region was actually massively threatened by the ISIS.

    • @johannes-sebastiankremer1459
      @johannes-sebastiankremer1459 Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks for writing this) finally someone

  • @HollyBlossom
    @HollyBlossom Před 4 lety +8

    This video is surreal. More people need to see this!

  • @berfindaghan6855
    @berfindaghan6855 Před 4 lety +53

    Respect❤ Biji Kurd u Kurdistan💚❤💛

  • @Tawnik1992
    @Tawnik1992 Před 4 lety +15

    Wow. This vlog has been truly eye opening, thank you soo much Jacob!
    And that donkey scene, that was probably the best thing I seen all day. I had to rewatch that scene as soon as it ended because I laughed so hard.

    • @jacoblaukaitis
      @jacoblaukaitis  Před 4 lety +1

      Tawni K haha I’m really happy to hear that! 🙈😇🤷‍♂️

  • @siddhighuge303
    @siddhighuge303 Před 4 lety +18

    Keep exploring places Jacob and let us learn and know more about the world Love you

    • @marwansa7293
      @marwansa7293 Před 4 lety

      In Kurdistan it makes no deffrent if you are us,canada,Israel or any other Country, you are wellcomed...

  • @yasrkamaran6307
    @yasrkamaran6307 Před 4 lety +23

    Welcome to kurdistan mate ❤️

  • @lilly6986
    @lilly6986 Před 4 lety +1

    Some of the most sweet and friendly genuine people that I have met are from Iraq. I really enjoyed watching, and such a beautiful places to learn more about! Thank You again 🤗

  • @ibrahimxalil244
    @ibrahimxalil244 Před 4 lety +26

    The donkey just made my day hahahaha, by the way welcome to Kurdistan.

  • @umiseptiani6957
    @umiseptiani6957 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank u for showing this to us! Stay safe dude!

  • @moviegeeksays2914
    @moviegeeksays2914 Před 4 lety +5

    Hey Man You dont know but you have changed my life a lot..tq so much !!

  • @DeYaa
    @DeYaa Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much Jacob for making this video ! I'm soo happy to see that you've finally came here, like I really wanted you to make a video about my country cause I just LOVE your videos !!
    And I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your travel and you liked kurdistan !
    Well done man, keep it up 😍
    LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
    Welcome to Kurdistan anytime !

  • @JesstinaFlowers
    @JesstinaFlowers Před 2 lety

    I love how respectful he is. And so kind. Also, I really love how organized his videos are, especially with the quick history background of the countries he visits.

  • @patriciabeaudoin3214
    @patriciabeaudoin3214 Před 4 lety +9

    Woww!!! We need more than anything this type of content those days!! Wonderful video 💞💞

  • @vendulaalomoge2364
    @vendulaalomoge2364 Před 4 lety +3

    Your videos restore my faith in humanity! 🙌 I love how you focus on all the positive stuff and open a lot of people's eyes 💕 I never ever imagined Iraq like this! Looks like a beautiful country full of beautiful people 🙌
    I have to admit the caves gave me so much anxiety though! 😅😅😅

  • @edoardonovella1475
    @edoardonovella1475 Před 4 lety +1

    good job man. keep doing videos like that. i love how you take a break from footages to tell historical facts

  • @91Devils
    @91Devils Před 4 lety

    You have always made very good quality videoes! Thanks for sharing such a special experience with us all. Happy to see that Iraq/Kurdistan have recovered from terrible times!

  • @tpacelli1
    @tpacelli1 Před 4 lety +11

    I love this! and you’re right it’s very important to be aware and learn about all kinds of places and not lump a whole country into one category. #explorior

  • @niksterrr1110
    @niksterrr1110 Před 4 lety +3

    I don’t know why this doesn’t have a lot of views? You deserve much more!

  • @hawyothman7566
    @hawyothman7566 Před 4 lety +2

    I really cried when I saw our history 😭
    Thanks for your video ♥️

  • @henryklazer5805
    @henryklazer5805 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing! It was a really useful video for us to understand more about this country, good job mate!

  • @ryantouhey1997
    @ryantouhey1997 Před 4 lety +11

    That was such a beautiful video Jacob and it's great to see you back on CZcams after a few months. For much of my life, whenever I had heard of or saw anything relating to Iraq, only one thing came to mind; war. It's unfortunate that that's the way I thought for so long but your journey across this country reminded me that while, yes, war has occurred here, that's not what this country should be recognized for. No country should stand out or be recognized for their wars or hardships because that's overlooking the general picture of what any place is about; culture, scenery, personalities and cuisines. Those elements are what really defines a country's history because those are things people are able to relate to. It's exciting to explore new avenues in the way of life. There are so many routes with different treasures that expose you to new things and adventures that captivate your imagination and propel you for years down the road.
    The footage you captured was so extraordinary and it was so warming to see the people of Iraqi Kurdistan welcome you with open arms and show you what their way of life is all about. I was also blown away by the mountain regions you captured and the gorgeous mosque and temple, and of course that cave. I am so sad that Iraq had endured hardship and what you said regarding the tanks really struck a chord inside of me. It really is unfortunate that we have inventions such as tanks, which really do nothing but cause destruction. The world truly needs peace and you're doing your part in trying to make that happen. God bless you you legend and cannot wait to see where else life takes you this year and this decade.
    #WeAreExploriors

    • @jacoblaukaitis
      @jacoblaukaitis  Před 4 lety +1

      Ryan Touhey thanks so much for your never ending support and your incredibly thoughtful comments. I hope you also get the chance to visit that part of the world someday. I think you’d also find it to be pretty eye-opening! Keep exploring, brother 🌏

    • @ryantouhey1997
      @ryantouhey1997 Před 4 lety

      @@jacoblaukaitis You know I will!

  • @simanamiq7967
    @simanamiq7967 Před 4 lety +3

    As a Kurd, I got so emotional yet so happy as you explained the history of Kurdistan and explored it.
    Some of the places you visited I've never even been to! It reminded me of the saying 'Be a tourist in your own country'.
    Definitely should explore more.
    And you're always welcomed here Jacob or anyone who'd love to visit :) 💖

  • @Travelwithchris
    @Travelwithchris Před 4 lety +1

    Looks like an amazing place! I need to visit!

  • @LuanMadrigal
    @LuanMadrigal Před 4 lety

    This video is amazing. I don’t find the words to tell you how impressed I am with all you taped and show us. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Mexico City

  • @basiramariwan4392
    @basiramariwan4392 Před 4 lety +9

    I miss you Kurdistan 😢❤️💛💚

  • @Shervan96
    @Shervan96 Před 4 lety +5

    It’s Kurdstan I’M Kurd ❤️🔥

  • @sarhngharki5747
    @sarhngharki5747 Před 4 lety +1

    That was one of the most amazing video that i see about my country. Thanks hope you all the best alwaysssss mr

  • @jvairola
    @jvairola Před 3 lety

    Beautiful vid Jacob! Thank you!

  • @BubbaSvensson
    @BubbaSvensson Před 4 lety +7

    Time 15.54 - woooow I want to be in this place and spend all my life creativity hours here. What a place to evolve and grow in.

  • @kayceeperez3999
    @kayceeperez3999 Před 4 lety +3

    This is an amazing vlog Jacob. I feel like I'm in my history class. 😍 It's well delivered, the place looks stunning the people are sweet and hospitable. 😍😍😍
    It's really different from the news that we've heard.

  • @ro27hit
    @ro27hit Před 4 lety +1

    Very beautiful video Jacob, enjoyed every bit of it and the new editing way while telling history was just WOW.
    Couldn't get enough of it.
    Thanks ! ❣❣

  • @elion4434
    @elion4434 Před 4 lety +1

    keep it up man ur making awesome REAL travel videos. its important to let the world know

  • @rrroj
    @rrroj Před 4 lety +15

    Thank you so much for ur Trust. We really do appreciate it. Also thanks for the historical background facts about Kurdistan. Love

    • @samanehrashidi3965
      @samanehrashidi3965 Před 3 lety

      من ايراني اهل تهران هستم و عاشق كردستان ،
      Kurdish people are amazing,soo kind and hospitable 🇮🇷💙🇮🇶💙

  • @Vlcnn
    @Vlcnn Před 4 lety +11

    Welcome to kurdistan ❤️

  • @muhammadafif2013
    @muhammadafif2013 Před 4 lety +1

    I watched many of your videos, and i loved it, i also did not skip the ads, this is the only way i can do to support your channel. Great job jacob!

  • @jennyhammond9261
    @jennyhammond9261 Před 4 lety

    Wow, that mosque is beautiful! Thanks for making a video to show the GOOD in the world.

  • @nytrex_yt7417
    @nytrex_yt7417 Před 4 lety +404

    People: iraq is ugly and dangerous
    Me chilling at burger king in Iraq: wut

    • @gutianwarrior7993
      @gutianwarrior7993 Před 4 lety +118

      Nytrex _YT
      Iraq is nothing like this and it is dangerous. This is not Iraq, this is Kurdistan controlled by Kurds, which is why it does not resemble arab Iraq.

    • @hawrejutyar8358
      @hawrejutyar8358 Před 4 lety +21

      @@gutianwarrior7993 bas baxot🌸

    • @elaovi
      @elaovi Před 4 lety +25

      Gutian Warrior Arab Iraq isn’t that bad either. It’s worse than Iraqi Kurdistan but it’s still not as bad. Or at least it wasn’t before until the recent protests

    • @king.kthebest6158
      @king.kthebest6158 Před 4 lety +47

      KURDISTAN, NOT IRAQ.

    • @babdullah5025
      @babdullah5025 Před 4 lety +4

      @@kurdishmountainlion2516 هۆمۆفۆب چیە لەخۆتەوە؟ کەرە

  • @BangladeshView
    @BangladeshView Před 4 lety +48

    It's incredible! Nice video! Great editing! I love to watch this type of videos. When will you come in to Bangladesh?

  • @LostandLore
    @LostandLore Před 2 lety

    Such a brave soul! Thank you for sharing this. What an eye opener man. Hoping to visit there someday.

  • @shayankeramati5548
    @shayankeramati5548 Před 4 lety

    We need more people like you, big thanks to you and your friend 🙏🏼

  • @lakrebwar9029
    @lakrebwar9029 Před 4 lety +4

    It's Kurdistan region. Kurdistan is very difficult with the whole of Iraq.
    Welcome to our Kurdistan and be safe ,happy.

  • @Peter-MH
    @Peter-MH Před 4 lety +15

    Looks awesome, and totally safe! Although I noticed in Gabriel’s videos he says he is from Canada instead of the US when talking to locals 😉

  • @verona2537
    @verona2537 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the video to shows that iraqi kurdistan isn't scary place. I was there many times love it

  • @soyislim7228
    @soyislim7228 Před 4 lety

    I cried during the whole video 😥😭 Thank you so much for this video.🙏🏼🌹

  • @Larsen4
    @Larsen4 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you. Well done.
    Awesome to get insight into a beautiful country we know like nothing real about.
    I wish women could travel alone in these places.

    • @ariakhawais8585
      @ariakhawais8585 Před 4 lety +2

      Liwlig Larsen in Iraqi Kurdistan they can travel alone

    • @Vivian-jm7df
      @Vivian-jm7df Před 4 lety +1

      Liwlig Larsen in Kurdistan it’s completely safe for women to travel alone, Kurdistan is way different to the rest of Iraq

  • @shadali8650
    @shadali8650 Před 4 lety +10

    Kurdistan not a pace of Iraq ❌. All of we want to say bye bye Sykes-Picot. Inshaallah in a feature 😍

  • @EnzoGrows
    @EnzoGrows Před 4 lety

    You deserve a lot of props with these videos. They are very good and provide an accessible, humanizing kind of access to places people do not regularly see. The perspective that you provide in these videos is the kind of content earth needs to live in a more inclusive, open-minded reality. Lots of props Jacob; I hope you keep making these videos.

  • @duaasabah4048
    @duaasabah4048 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for showing our beautiful history and speaking about our culture

  • @ivand3435
    @ivand3435 Před 4 lety +26

    I am from Kurdistan. It’s Totally different from Iraq. Language difference and more more.

  • @cassiesopretty
    @cassiesopretty Před 4 lety +4

    I love that you’re so adventurous and knowledgeable. In America they paint a picture of how Iraq looks to make us feel a certain way towards the country. It’s nice to see a different perspective of Iraq

  • @asradiyar2388
    @asradiyar2388 Před 4 lety

    From kurdiatan, thank you for the beautiful video about my home, welcome and wish you had a great days around here❤️

  • @jayashreeravikumar6845

    I'm so happy that u r setting an example to people out there who are afraid to travel to so called unsafe country and inspiring us to travel more....thank you so much u made my day😇

  • @AmitPharande
    @AmitPharande Před 4 lety +7

    I don't know why people disliked this beautiful Video

    • @hawyothman7566
      @hawyothman7566 Před 4 lety +10

      Because he talked about kurdistan
      Many people hate kurdistan name

    • @salsim315
      @salsim315 Před 4 lety +1

      Simple, he had a perspective that only the western people sleep on the bed. The rest lives in hovels or caves and sleeps on a hallowed rock!

    • @arezothman130
      @arezothman130 Před 4 lety

      Because they hate Kurdistan name and racism people hate kurds long live for kurds and Kurdistan region ❤️

  • @donnaryhter7458
    @donnaryhter7458 Před 4 lety +6

    Hello from USA 🇺🇸 ❤️beautiful people 🌿🌻🌿

  • @youngreddit8220
    @youngreddit8220 Před 3 lety

    Content like this is so valuable because it shows how people everywhere are naturally good.

  • @spearspearspear
    @spearspearspear Před 4 lety +1

    This video makes me want to travel and meet all these wonderful people.

  • @zhehatt9919
    @zhehatt9919 Před 4 lety +44

    it's just kurdistan and we speak kurdish instead of arabi
    ❤️😊

    • @jennifergomez3441
      @jennifergomez3441 Před 4 lety +7

      @Kurdish Subtitle most people know now

    • @hassanalyasiri2374
      @hassanalyasiri2374 Před 4 lety +6

      zhehat talat since when kurdistan not part from iraq ? you built it by Iraqi money ! Your history from Mesopotamia ! Your erbil castle is assyrian ! You were living in mountains and you came down to live in this country as many people came to iraq ! This is not your area , neither arab area ! this is iraqi area ! We used to be great country but since the invasions and the trash governments which are brought by America and Iran , we are all affected ! Instead of standing with your people! Your are throwing hate speech about iraq and iraqi people? Why ? Iraq is not arabic country neither kurdish, assyrian , muslim, jewish , christian, ezidian and neither sabian ! Iraq is for all iraqi people and we are living from its bounties ! This is betrayal , treachery and effrontery to say that when your country is being weak and iraqi people are being killed ! This is so unfortunate shame on you and i know not all kurd like you i have many iraqi kurd friends .. they are real iraqi not like you !

    • @hassanalyasiri2374
      @hassanalyasiri2374 Před 4 lety +3

      zhehat talat i know you hate saddam because what he did to kurds ! But he killed more iraqi arab than kurds and we suffered more or equally! This is shameful and disgusting to see what you are saying about your country !

    • @hassanalyasiri2374
      @hassanalyasiri2374 Před 4 lety +3

      zhehat talat and by the way .. we have turkman people who don’t speak arabic and they are iraqi !!

    • @ems540
      @ems540 Před 4 lety

      انتم عراقيين غصبا عنكم :)

  • @heminh157
    @heminh157 Před 4 lety +7

    Welcome to Kurdistan

    • @torivar7116
      @torivar7116 Před 4 lety +1

      @bob bobdr
      Iraqi kurdistan*

    • @torivar7116
      @torivar7116 Před 4 lety +3

      @bob bobdr
      Territory belonging to the country of Iraq but there is a difference between Iraq and Iraqi kurdistan

    • @saifAli-hv7es
      @saifAli-hv7es Před 4 lety

      @bob bobdr Iraq 🇮🇶✋

    • @saifAli-hv7es
      @saifAli-hv7es Před 4 lety

      @@torivar7116 قوزي دايكم 😂🇹🇯💩

    • @torivar7116
      @torivar7116 Před 4 lety

      @@saifAli-hv7es
      كو بوخ

  • @davidholiday4494
    @davidholiday4494 Před 4 lety

    Really beautiful video, thank you, Jacob!!!

  • @Robert-xy4gi
    @Robert-xy4gi Před 4 lety

    As always; thanks for the enlightening insight! Glad to see another video! Missed your videos over the holidays.