Think there’s no reason to visit Baghdad, Iraq? Think again. I spent several days in the capital during my 10-day trip through Iraq—and let me tell you, Baghdad is buzzing with life. Before visiting, everything I’d ever heard about the city focused on war, politics, and yet another missile strike on the news. But once…
Iraq is probably not on your bucket list. But maybe it should be. For decades, most headlines about Iraq focused on conflict and chaos. Western media painted such a grim and one-sided picture that few people ever considered it a travel destination. So, why visit Iraq? As someone who went recently, I can honestly say:…
👋🏼 Welcome to Just Wanderlust—where we go beyond the obvious tourist destinations. I wanted my first post to break some myths wide open, and what better place to start than Iraq? Iraq is a country most people misunderstand, but one that completely changed how I see the world. If you associate Iraq with headlines about…
