Exploring The Mesopotamian Marshes of Iraq
Historical Marshes of Iraq Nestled in the flood plains between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Mesopotamian (literally meaning "land between two rivers") Marshes of Iraq are the largest wetlands…
Historical Marshes of Iraq Nestled in the flood plains between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Mesopotamian (literally meaning "land between two rivers") Marshes of Iraq are the largest wetlands…
The Fastest Way to Travel to Iraq Did you know that's it's possible to travel to Iraq even without a visa? The northern region of Iraqi Kurdistan is visa free…
What is Babylon, Iraq? Babylon was once one of the most important cities in the ancient world. It served as the capital city of Babylonia, a kingdom in ancient Mesopotamia,…
Rocky Road Travel Founder Shane tells the story of that time he was forced to go on the run in Northern Iraq. How to Dodge an Invading Army “The Iraqi…
Inside a Saddam Hussein Palace It's estimated that Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein built 8o - 100 palaces during his 24 year reign. Billions of dollars were spent on lavish structures…
Top 5 Baghdad Tourist Attractions One of the most important cities in human history, Baghdad has a long and illustrious past. As a center for prestigious learning and culture, it…
There are now many options for Iraq Tours from the UK. Since the fall of ISIS in Iraq, Rocky Road Travel conducted numerous research trips and concluded that many places…
Travel to Iraq Iraq has long been off the tourist radar. Since the fall is ISIS in the region however, things are starting to change. More and more people are…
Add these to your Kurdistan travel list 1. Lalish There’s nowhere quite like Lalish. This is the holiest site of the Yazidi religion. The much persecuted Yazis are today spread…
The cradle of civilization. Beneath Iraq's reputation for war and turmoil lies another almost forgotten reputation - It’s status for being the cradle of civilisation. It is this reputation that…