Iraq Tourism - An Introduction
Since 2003, the amount of tourism has dropped significantly.
Today, there are warnings posted all over the Internet about traveling to Iraq
is not recommended because it is highly dangerous. People are getting kidnapped,
car jacked, assaulted and even killed for just being in Iraq. When the United
States captured Saddam Hussein, a new hope was given to the people of Iraq and
for the people in that region. But the country still has its problems with
insurgents.
It is really a shame because there really are some outstanding places to see.
Iraq is full of history that people just don't know about. With the 2003
invasion and the fall of Saddam Hussein, Iraq has become more violent than
before. But that doesn't seem to stop people from traveling there.
If you ever get the chance to visit Iraq, here are some great places you should
not miss. Some cities such as Kurdistan are considered to be safer than places
like Baghdad or Ukhaidhir. There are some sites in Iraq that are worth checking
out. There are Hotels, Cinema Halls, Theatres, Zoos, Music Halls, Museums,
Churches and Mosques. There is a lot of history in each site you see.
Most sites may have occurred some damage due to the 2003 war. But the one thing
that the war could not take away is the beautiful Tigris River, the mountains
and valleys. We tend to think of Iraq as a huge desert but there really are some
great things to see. Some places are beautiful.
Once you are in the country, you can travel by train and by plane. Though each
has a risk of a terror attack, the most dangerous way to travel in Iraq is by
car. There are armored 4 x 4's available for escorts. There are also armed
escorts by the British Security Company called GENRIC. Be careful that you
remember that name; any other armed escort service may be a front for terrorist.
Over the years Iraq has gotten a bad reputation starting with Saddam Hussein but
if you dig down deeper, you will realize that Babylon is located in Iraq and
there is just so much history behind most sites you see. Do some research before
leaving for Iraq, there may be some sites that are not well known. You really
have to respect the country for its place in history.