The VisitIraq journal
Practical advice and personal stories from the people who know Iraq best.
Travel Guides2 October 20261 min read
Where to stay, what to eat and how to spend a perfect Friday in Iraq's capital.
By Noor Al-Rawi
Stories24 September 20261 min read
Buffalo at dawn, reeds at dusk — what it's like to sleep in a mudhif in Chibayish.
By Omar Hassan
Food & Drink16 September 20261 min read
From masgouf to kleicha, a delicious introduction to the Iraqi table.
By Sara Kareem
Practical Tips6 September 20261 min read
Visas, money, dress codes, SIM cards and the best time of year to visit.
By VisitIraq Team
History22 August 20261 min read
Standing in Nebuchadnezzar's city — a historian's walk through Babylon.
By Dr. Layla Nasser