Are some parts of Iraq currently possible to visit for the brave, adventurous, and open-minded traveller?
OK I know Iraq is utterly totally off the vast majority of people's itineraries for the immediate future.
But I am pretty sure I have heard of some extreme adventurous types going there and following the "ask the locals which parts really should be avoided" rule when they get there.
For instance most people wouldn't go to Pakistan or Colombia now either for safety reasons, yet following this rule many adventurous travellers go to these destinations and have an amazing time.
So what I want to know is if you are even tougher than those guys and know what you are doing is it possible to visit any parts of Iraq at all, or is it strictly a case of "join the army" if you want to go.
Please don't submit answers not aimed specifically at extreme travellers.
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Chris Guillebeau, author of The Art of Non-Conformity blog, has an article on how he managed to get there.
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Is Iraq Tourist friendly?
OVERALL RISK : HIGH. Generally, Iraq isn't a safe country to visit, because of its complicated political situation and turmoil that took over the country and its neighbors. It is strongly recommended that you do not travel to Iraq at this time.Can you visit Iraq 2022?
New rule from 1. April 2022: If you are a fully vaccinated traveler and you have to have the documents to prove that you are fully vaccinated, you don't need a PCR test. If you are a non-vaccinated traveler you need a negative PCR test issued within 48 hours before entering Iraqi Kurdistan.Will Iraq be safe?
Avoid all travel to Iraq due to a continued volatile, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous security situation. If you are in Iraq, consider departing by commercial means if it is safe to do so.How do you get around in Iraq?
Shared taxis are the safest and most common form of public transportation in Iraq, especially in major cities like Baghdad and Kurdistan. All other forms of public transport are rare as most drivers prefer to stay within the city limits. Some cabs go as far as Kirkuk and Mosul though fares are often expensive.Why I Travel to Iraq (and keep going back)
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It is possible to go to Iraq. Business people travel there regularly, although they normally travel with security.
There's a pretty good summary of the area here. Kurdistan seems to be one of the more stable areas, and the border with Iran seems to be pretty scary.
I would be afraid to travel in Iraq, but then I'm also afraid to go to Colombia, which is reasonably safe.
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