MilaThank you …ya you will have to be polite and friendly with the locals then they Respect you more its the imp. We have reviews of the best places to see in Erbil.
It’s only 500 Iraqi Dinars for a cup of tea, which is about 25 pence (UK Sterling).
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They are rich in petrol and there’s an uprising middle class!Hello, as a kurd and someone who lives in Erbil,I’m really glad you liked Erbil and theThanks Joan, it’s such an interesting place to visit! The locals love it and they mingle here all the time, taking photos, smoking shisha and drinking tea.Relaxing in the main square in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq.The Middle East is one of my favourite parts of the world for markets, normally known in this region as Bazaars.
The park itself tries to forget the past and you can relax here.
We stayed there a total of 6 nights – 2 nights in the Lord City and 4 nights in the Bekhal Hotel. See Tripadvisor's 1,638 traveller reviews and photos of kid friendly Erbil attractions
The Citadel sits high and proud overlooking the city’s modern and changing skyline.Erbil Citadel – probably the main sight to see in this thriving city.Erbil Citadel dates back about 8,000 years and apparently is the oldest continuously inhabited place on earth.
Yeah, everybody loves shawarma but when is the only choice available, after 4 days you hate it for life!Looks like there’s plenty to see! There are not really any other tourists about so there’s nobody to stop you taking photos of most places at present.
The Kurds don’t want the association with Iraq. I wonder where all of that started. Something quite rare and unique indeed.The park also offers quality views over the city of Erbil from on top of the arts centre.WIth my local mate Goran who is big into archaelogy. Due to extreme security measures, you can’t actually reach the airport by car, but only one specific taxi company can get to the terminal. Erbil is a cool spot to check out! Fun Things to Do in Erbil with Kids: Family-friendly activities and fun things to do. And shawarma, everyone loves shawarma…..Hey Kim, yes you are absolutely right. Top 15 Things to see and do in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. Erbil …
JonnyHello from Kurdistan, come back mate.
I actually got some amazing Indian , so putting some Indian spices into my mouth was like an explosion of flavors. Things to Do in Erbil, Erbil Province: See Tripadvisor's 1,640 reviews & photos of 32 Erbil attractions. However, the food served in the streets and restaurants is mainly simplified to shawarmas, falafel, kebabs and, if you are very lucky, local eateries serving rice with red beans and meat stews.Nevertheless, it is not about the food but the atmosphere. With its intricate design, mosaics and loud call to prayer, this is one you need to visit.With the Iraq and Mesopotamia area being known as the “cradle of mankind”, you should check out the Erbil Civilisation Museum which is free to enter. It is always crowded with all kinds of people, from kids to the local young hipsters and old men in their traditional clothes.The square is enjoyed by sitting on any terrace from the many cafés around, which are always filled with Kurds having The Kurds, especially the elderly, have one hobby, which is that they spend the whole day buying, selling and playing around with worry-beads, a sort of necklace. For all the practical information to the region, read: Ankawa is home to the largest Christian community in Kurdistan, which means that it is an area with loads of liquor stores and churches, as well as where most expats live and, of course, where the nightlife in Erbil is going on.The area is very pleasant to walk around, as you barely see cars and you won’t experience the chaos the Middle East is famous for.
However, those walls belonged to a Government building and, after taking the photo, some soldiers came from across the street and were actually quite upset. Loads of brainstorming but finally go it ! I met Goran in there, one of the guides and he later took me round the city. JonnyI’m so glad I stumbled upon this post! I dearly hope 2017 can be the year that I make it happen <3I hope you really mean it Aileen Please, let me know before you goI can help you if you come to kurdistan ?
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Iraqis probably didn’t even know backpackers want to come to cool cities like Erbil!! Yes, Erbil is a GREAT city – the locals are cool and if you get a chance, head out to Ainkawa as well – it’s a Christian Suburb with a few bars and churches.Any suggestions for a hotel? Great list of things to do in Erbil!It took me 3 weeks to find this name and, since I’ve always been working on Brand Management, I really wanted to find that name that summarizes the concept and content of my site! The contrast between so many thousands of years of history and modern cultural aspects like street art would make it a really interesting city to experience.And, in addition to what you say, Erbil is a developed that has served as a business hub in the Middle East for decades. The views, however, are gorgeous, especially at sunset, when the orange light covers up the minaret and clock tower of the main square.As you may know, most embassies and governments don’t really recommend traveling to Erbil.This means that most regular travel insurance companies such as Therefore, one of the very few which does cover is Check it out, it has many different plans and the readers of this blog can get an In Erbil, accommodation is expensive, as there are no hostels and guest houses and the cheapest options can’t be booked online.Getting to and from Erbil airport is a bit tricky. point… & keep smiling ^^Type here..Hello am Martin Kweku and am a Ghanaian, I want to visit Kurdistan within this year. It’s by far the best Mosque in the city. Something with a nice garden to sit around in and read would be nice… Hi Peter – there are a load of hotels in Erbil. They are a bit pricey but they are really good. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in August.
The borders to Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are not really easily accessible these days due to the political situation.