In Iraq, as a tourist
When you think of a holiday, Iraq is the last place that comes to mind, as most people associate it with images of war. Few tourists have visited the country in the last four decades, as the war between Iraq and Iran and the rise of the Islamic State have been uninviting. Even if there were some enterprising travellers, obtaining a visa was a nightmare, so foreign visitors were virtually limited to pilgrims and official business. Read more