Hi, I’m so glad you’re already here. 👋🏼
I’m still working on more blog entries so check back soon for travel stories and tips from some of my recent travels to: Iraq, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Syria, Mozambique, and more. In the meantime, you can find my latest (mis)adventures on Instagram.
Recent Posts

10 incredible places to visit in Baghdad, Iraq
10 Incredible Places to Visit in Baghdad, Iraq: From Ancient Streets to Modern Monuments 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…

Why visit Iraq? 10-day itinerary to change your perception
Why visit Iraq? Here’s a 10-Day itinerary that will change how you see the country 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…

Can you visit Iraq as a tourist?
👋🏼 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. Can you visit Iraq as a tourist?…