Taj Mahal, one of the seven wounders of the world
The heading is not a revolutionary statement or an understatement. The Taj Mahal is a fantastic building with a great romantic story. Agra was the second city I visited on my trip to India...
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New Delhi, a new capital for me.
As in many countries, the capital often represents a country’s best and worst. I will say this is also the case in New Delhi. As I said in my previous post, I almost regretted...
My first taste of India in Rajashtan
New Delhi and Agra were the first stops on my India tour before I entered Rajasthan, the impressive Land of Kings. This was not my first trip to the Indian subcontinent, but my first...
Erbil, the capital in a country that does not exist.
Erbil, also called Hawler, is the capital and most populated city in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. I wish them the best of luck. Iraqi Kurdistan or Southern Kurdistan refers to the Kurdish-populated part of northern Iraq. It is considered one of...
The persecuted Yazīdīs flocked to the assembly in Lalish
The Yazīdīs experienced genocide under the IS attacks. Their story must be told, but they seem strong and flocked to the assembly in Lalish, Cenja Cemaiya (Feast of the Assembly). Most people have never...
Not much of the Assyrian grandeur remains in Mosul
Mosul was where IS had its headquarters during the last war in Iraq. Today, the people are trying to get back to everyday life. Mosul is the second largest city in Iraq. Due to...
Climbing the scary spiral minaret of Abu Dulaf.
On our way north toward Kurdistan, we first stopped in Samarra before continuing on to the ancient city of Hatra. I have to admit I was disappointed that the most famous spiral minaret in...
From biblical Ur to the Marsh Arabs life today.
It was fantastic to see the biblical remains of Ur, where Abraham was supposed to come from, and then to visit the Arabs living in the Marshes. This post will be split between two...
Karbala, for Shias this is one of the holiest places on Earth.
We arrived in Karbala after it had become dark. The city is car-free, so the bus had to leave us at the gate, and we had to walk to the hotel. This was day...
Babylon historical site, and forbidden photographys of Saddam`s palace.
Most people have heard about Babylon from religious lessons at school. Today’s one is just a cheap replica built by Saddam Hussain. Babylon has a long history and has been built up at least...
