This is IRAQ, Baghdad at Night! 🇮🇶

[@AwesomeFish12]

The people of Iraq are such good people, it is a shame that their country has suffered so much. I hope more tourists visit and show how great it can be.

[@BackpackerBen]

So true mate they deserve better now

[@shadesamurai]

Good people... Yeah sure.. Some of the most intolerant people. No other religion than islam allowed. No atheism allowed. No Homosexuals allowed=they're killed.. Iraqis suck!

[@etashe1658]

It is great to go to the popular and old areas of Iraq and find a lot of Iraqis who are excited to see people like you. They are generous and kind and willing to help even if with a little something. I liked that you visited our country, Iraq. Despite the lies of politicians in Britain and even in Iraq and in the media, or if it was not a lie, it was something inappropriate to describe the Iraqis. I wish you would visit the modern places in Baghdad such as the mall, cinema and coffee shops. I advise you to go to Coffee 650 in Baghdad. It is a beautiful place. Or Erbil and go to the amusement parks and zoos there 👍 and thank you for visiting

[@BackpackerBen]

I show those sides don’t worry 😎🙏🏼

[@MichaelKirbyMusic86]

This video made me smile so much. It's so sad how much the media, politics, and governments lie & hate. So many people around the world are simply just wanting to enjoy life. It's humbling seeing how friendly and happy everyone is. I wish I had the funding to travel.

[@tubester4567]

You cant say its a lie. Iraq has a lot of sectarian violence, ethnic conflicts and terrorism.

[@f4wnz132]

@@tubester4567 it's a lie. Though, to give you credit, from 2003 to 2018, it was there. Thanks to US troops, politicians, and ISIS. None are true Iraqis (yes, even the politicians) I have been to Karbala recently, a Shia majority area, and I am Sunni. No one cared, I have got cheek kisses (tradition) and hugs and free food instead.

[@matty6848]

Don’t worry, we know our media especially in the west lie and mislead people about places like Iraq. I’ve worked in Baghdad recently and like Ben I had a great experience. Friendly, lovely people. Had no trouble whatsoever…

[@BlackmanDaTraveller]

great video mate iraq looks beautiful with great people

[@BackpackerBen]

You’d love it mate

[@no_soy_rubio]

Sweet, love the hospitality of these guys. Friendliest people you could wish to meet, yet the politicians tell you not to go there 🙄

[@BackpackerBen]

Exactly mate. Never trust a politician

[@zootsoot2006]

Usually the worse the government, the friendlier the people and vice versa.

[@_meeme7503]

Iraq is a great country come there and feel comfortable just try

[@no_soy_rubio]

@@_meeme7503 I hope to one day 😁

[@ماجدالخفاجي-د1ر]

@@_meeme7503 هههههه يحتاج واحد يدليه ويترجمله لأن اطرش بزفه

[@dr.zahraa8383]

Welcome to Iraq Ben. We enjoyed your videos. There are other provinces in Iraq that have beautiful historical monuments. Visit them if possible.♥️🇮🇶

[@BackpackerBen]

Thank you Dr 👩‍⚕️ what places do you recommend?

[@msaurora6282]

@@BackpackerBen Basra

[@BackpackerBen]

@@thomas7770 left now mate sadly

[@StevenHeapRecipes]

Thanks for all your uploads Ben, everyone I've ever met from Iraq have all been great people. Looking forward to your next video mate.

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers mate 😎👍

[@freelander]

This is what KZbin was made for. Your channel is amazing, it gives me glimpses into places that I'll otherwise never get to see. Keep doing what you're doing, my friend!

[@BackpackerBen]

Glad you said this mate Thank you 🙏🏼

[@discojoe3]

The best part of Ben's videos is how he calls everyone "legend" and "good man".

[@BackpackerBen]

They are 🇮🇶🤝

[@emmaadams4873]

I like that everywhere is called "what a place!" 😃 I'm from Somerset so thank you for gracing KZbin your local accent too, safe travels!

[@jovieappoggiatura]

I like when he calls them lads and mates And Ben Habibi does not mean brother. Akh means brother. Akhy or akhi means my brother, sometimes they say Akh-hoo-yah akhooya ☺️

[@mayssamsalih2758]

Welcome to my country Iraq 🇮🇶 🙏 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BackpackerBen]

Thank you 😊

[@h.b.7104]

The name of the dish is "Masgouf". Habibi does not mean brother, it means "my dear" or for a woman, habibti (my sweetheart).

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for sharing

[@basil9983]

Wow... I can't believe how friendly and hospitable the Iraqi people are towards you . Particularly after what the West did to their country. It just goes to show that we should never listen to all the fake news that the media feed us on. Just found your channel mate... Great stuff... 👍 And subbed.. 😁

[@BackpackerBen]

Very true mate

[@RandomnessTube.]

Does this mean hitler was a good guy?

[@SpencerOnJuice]

@@RandomnessTube.Exactly🤦‍♂️

[@SpencerOnJuice]

Not sure if you saw the video of the U.S. soldier calling out bush for lying about wmds and basically saying that his lies were the reason his friends got k¡IIed. But I mean there were legitimate terrorists that needed to be dealt with🤷‍♂️ Our guys took care of them and that’s when it should’ve ended. There didn’t need to be anymore blood shed at that point very sad for all sides how it had to end.

[@markuslundberg7457]

May Iraq and its people live and prosper a very long time!

[@BackpackerBen]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@FreeBaghdadNow]

Thank you for your kind wishes 🌼

[@BackpackerBen]

@@FreeBaghdadNow my pleasure bro

[@johnafrica7979]

The people of Iraq are so amazing 😍

[@BackpackerBen]

Amazing 🇮🇶😎

[@kulik03]

Such friendly people!

[@BackpackerBen]

🇮🇶❤️

[@cormaccrosshavencomputers]

Outstanding im just back from Lebanon against government advice and it was great ..you have put Iraq into my mind thanks ! ill try there soon

[@itsmylife318]

Hello Ben , i have no words to explain how original and genuine this video is , i enjoyed a lot . i wanna say again you are a brave man . Baghdad is so much like Pakistan .

[@BackpackerBen]

Thank you once again 🙏🏼

[@ricardofumagalli4631]

Fantastic video love it, so enlightening in to real life in Iraq. Thank you

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@deathbycocktail]

Always think it's funny how universal some things are around the world- get a football out and everyone's up for a laugh! Great stuff mate, loving these 👍🏻

[@BackpackerBen]

So true! glad you enjoyed mate

[@cameramanceltic4915]

what a beautiful country . beautiful and freindly people.. so chilled and placid. have to visit

[@BackpackerBen]

Definitely do it mate

[@Trin1149]

I really admire you doing this stuff solo and just going with the flow! You end up seeing the best of the place and people like this but it takes a bit of bravery and risk taking!

[@BackpackerBen]

Solo is best way 🤝

[@msaurora6282]

New follow up from Iraq

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@James96.]

Amazing video Ben, keep it up! Really inspires me to go away to these sort of places

[@BackpackerBen]

Hope you can mate

[@KhaiFirst]

this vid deserve more like! love from Malaysia.

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@craigmorgan89]

Hiya Ben, love the channel mate, just subscribed 👍. Thanks so much for the content keep up the good work bro. Regards from Australia. Craig.

[@BackpackerBen]

Legend cheers Craig 🤝

[@samyak3092]

Looks very peaceful Baghdad 👍🏻

[@midlifecrisis7888]

One of the guys that worked for me was from Iraq. Very cool, hard worker, and good human being.

[@BackpackerBen]

Legends 👏🏼

[@ggghhjd]

wow, these people have no reason to show kindness to someone from England because of what happened in the war that the evil Blair took us into. But these people showed dignity and frienship and it brings tears to my eyes. God bless the people of Iraq

[@BackpackerBen]

Well said mate

[@Wildcat221]

Saddam needed to be stopped, in case you forgot.

[@ahmed-ti9he]

We thank your sympathy. But getting rid of Saddam's regime was very necessary because it was a brutal tyrant regime

[@ChrisKermis]

Had the same cooked fish in Kurdistan Iraq, awesome! Baghdad is so high on my list, great to see!

[@BackpackerBen]

Get there mate it’s brilliant

[@kennycollins9441]

I did notice a few looks of disgust from certain locals. Obviously still plenty that haven't forgotten recent history.

[@jasonrobinson8912]

So cool to see this side of Iraq. I would be scared to death to do what you have done. Maybe a few more years.. would love to visit. God bless

[@purpleheart244]

Great video, Ben. Thank you for breaking people's fear to come and visit Iraq. People are so welcoming and kind 🥰

[@xnsxxnsx]

It's never safe for western women to travel there. And never will be.

[@tigran2197]

Eating in a Iraqi Backstreet must be have a special vibe

[@BackpackerBen]

Awesome place mate

[@ماجدالخفاجي-د1ر]

*It was a wonderful video mate thank you for showing Baghdad at its best regardless of what the media say and trying to refute the image of Iraq...I think you were lucky that you came to Baghdad and didn't come to Basra which is in southern Iraq because of the weather here is like a hell lol it's really fucking hot the temperatures here in Basra reach 55 degrees but nowadays it's nice but mate next time u should come and when u come just let me know so i can guide u to the nice places here where the ports and beaches..btw habibi means darling or something like that...enjoy ur time bro*

[@BackpackerBen]

I’d love to come back in nice weather mate

[@ماجدالخفاجي-د1ر]

@@BackpackerBen that's would be great mate

[@hikerwoody182]

just goes to show 99% don't care about the politics and just get on with being friendly people enjoying life. I like this city, it looks interesting

[@BackpackerBen]

Spot on mate 👏🏼👏🏼

[@sookjoo1]

Welcome to Iraq if you in baghdad Try to visit Baghdad museum and International museum There so many places in Baghdad you will like to vist

[@BackpackerBen]

thanks!! will try next time

[@نورالعتمه-ع1م]

نعم حتى يسرق الاثار مثل ما فعل الاميركيين اثناء احتلال البلاد كونه اميركي ستعطونه حتى مؤخرتكم

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@kingpunter4557]

Love watching your travels Ben, reminds me of the good old days travelling around random places and meeting lots of great people. Enjoy your travels mate, keep the vibes coming 👌👌👌👌

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate that mate 👏🏼

[@crozzy04]

Honestly mate, that was seriously interesting seeing about how they cook and eat that fish. Not seen that before. 😀👍🏼

[@BackpackerBen]

Was good mate 😎

[@crozzy04]

@@BackpackerBen you noted a sour taste, what was that. It’s great to see that you give anything a try mate 😀👍🏼

[@haidoors]

The sour taste is pomegranate molasses

[@alexseip8233]

You have to add "Nice! Nice! Nice!" to your "Legend" and "Good Man" repertoire! Great vid 👏👏👏

[@milloexplorationvlogs3658]

Was deployed near new baghdad by al assad air base in 2007. The iraqi people in that area are full of life. I miss my favorite Iraqi people.

[@andrewmcdonald2934]

What felt more dangerous, Baghdad or Glasgow? btw great vlogs, great to see these parts of the world.

[@BackpackerBen]

Glasgow 😂 no comparison

[@sonofmesopotamia6678]

Sorry that you're visiting my country in its worst shape The people are kind and willing to help Enjoy your time brother

[@BackpackerBen]

Was no problem bro. People were amazing was an honour to be there 🤝

[@HD-ml7ld]

Welcome to Iraq Baghdad. You should visit of a lot city in Baghdad. Will be fantastic good luck..

[@BackpackerBen]

Loved it bro 😎

[@HD-ml7ld]

@@BackpackerBen

[@HD-ml7ld]

Thank you, brother. There are many Iraqi guides who speak good English. You should visit Al-Mutanabbi, the Martyr’s Monument, Baghdad Water Island, Al-Buaitha City, and Kesra Wall, and modern areas such as Karada, Al-Mansour and Al-Jadriya. These places will give you an aesthetic in the videos because they are diverse. And some of them are archaeological, commercial and recreational, and they are something you have to find a guide or a friend who speaks English, there is a lot in Baghdad, an enjoyable trip

[@BackpackerBen]

Thank you bro when I return I’ll definitely get a guide :)

[@Skinz1975]

The Iraq men have the most on point Hair Styles I have ever seen.

[@dijlehgurel7461]

Good luck ben

[@BackpackerBen]

thanks!

[@_meeme7503]

Iraq is a beautiful country and we love you and we wish you to visit Iraq and with your service we do not know why you think about Iraq with bad things but Iraq is very good,

[@BackpackerBen]

Agreed 🇮🇶🙌🏼

[@نورالعتمه-ع1م]

ماذا عرفت عنه حتى تحبه هولاء هم من سرق ودمر بلادك

[@thomasmathew1324]

Wow!..Such great people...

[@BackpackerBen]

Best 🇮🇶🤝

[@HaydnG266]

You looked very very uncomfortable on that boat 😂

[@ساࢪه-م4ط]

Welcome to Iraq🇮🇶

[@BackpackerBen]

Thank you 😎

[@jezzag4589]

You are inspiring me mate. I wanna go there. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching mate

[@dougi1967]

Just saw your video with Bald. Came to check out your channel.

[@BackpackerBen]

thanks Doug!

[@kumeelnahi7028]

Welcome to iraq 🇮🇶

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks my friend

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks my friend

[@Lionking1190]

Great video, keep it up! 🙌🏼

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers matey

[@swarupkumarmall2158]

Awesome video 😍 bro

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks mate

[@leenobody3249]

Oh wow Ben mate you are a braver man than I am ,eating fish out of THAT river 👍Still, I guess that is what travel is all about . Thanks Ben. So glad I found your Channel.

[@BackpackerBen]

Hahaha I did think that

[@ltippers7029]

I've worked in iraq since 2006 and its changed a LOT! you should have had the guys take you to the car park under the Jadriah bridge, the kids take their cars and motorbikes there and put on a bit of a show, burnouts and wheelies, its fun! LOL

[@BackpackerBen]

Damn I wish I knew this before!! 😅

[@aye3678]

Awesome vlog as per usual! Love it!

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers Adam

[@marcelflisiuk]

Ben you are very Bold man going to Baghdad when its very hot and not knowing what to expect.Not surprised at all the people are very friendly.Great videos 👍

[@xplanet2112]

Amazing video Ben, can’t wait to see more.

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks mate more to come

[@tammymorrison7709]

That fish and bread looks awsome!!! Seems like nice people!!! Stay safe, though!!!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks Tammy

[@maab5093]

Never stop, well done 👏

[@BackpackerBen]

😎👌🏼

[@zainabkareem1014]

u know ben am from iraq but live in basra But i never been to Baghdad , I really enjoyed seeing this video keep it up

[@BackpackerBen]

I’m coming next week 😎

[@ivangh94]

Damm you got the full Iraq experience.

[@danbelltrainer]

Did not see the boat trip coming! Amazing mate

[@jeffbreezee]

Is that the Tigris?

[@areejareej1099]

Yes

[@BackpackerBen]

Yes mate

[@islamicvideoclips-f.j2382]

Habeebi means dear

[@BackpackerBen]

✅

[@fikeryashenifal6978]

I love your video its great 👍Habibi,means beloved term of endearment used casually between friends,like buddy,and also between lover's.

[@mohnadsarmad8537]

The name of the BBQ fish is called Masgof and habibi means my love lol 😅.I know it sounds weird but this is just the way of how the Iraqi express their feelings or greet pple. I hope you enjoyed your travel arround iraq .

[@BackpackerBen]

Loved it bro! Would definitely return

[@deepblue1909]

Ben, the fish meal you ate called Mazgoof and it's the most famous Baghdadi way in cooking fish

[@BackpackerBen]

was good!!

[@deepblue1909]

@@BackpackerBen glad you liked it bro

[@thetranceengineer]

Your videos are pushing me towards going a trip to Iraq. The people are all so hospitable and welcoming. Looks like it could be a great place for a bit of travelling!

[@aronjohns4662]

This is the Iraq the media never shows

[@BackpackerBen]

Agreed

[@jessegreen8941]

So happy I have found you! I saw a bald man on a thumbnail and had to click. 8 videos in and I must say you are severely under rated in the views, keep it up man. Constantly amazing videos and they are closer to how I travel when I do. You portray more than I can experience on my income at the moment but I’m working on it.

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate that Jesse! Where you from??

[@jessegreen8941]

@@BackpackerBen California, US.

[@shivaprakashshenoy695]

Habibi=friend🙂🙏❤️, good vlog bro, good going, gonna be a million in no time

[@BackpackerBen]

Inshallah bro 🙏🏼

[@محمدالحمداني-ك9خ]

We saw you and my friend today in Erbil Citadel and we asked you to take a picture for us. Will we appear on your channel?

[@BackpackerBen]

Hey guys!!! Nice to see you and yes absolutely

[@MartinHervy]

I guess you didn't want to vlog during day time with 42°C anymore 😂

[@johnafrica7979]

47 😂😂 don’t blame him

[@BackpackerBen]

Yeah mate I always stay in until 5pm 😂

[@الرجلالحر-ث5ك]

العراق يرحب بكم

[@IQpointG9]

Welcome to Iraq ❤

[@BackpackerBen]

thank you!!!

[@Bigghed]

Looks absolutely brilliant 👏

[@ch3cooh185]

After baghdad trip, you should visit northern iraq (Kurdistan) I'm sure you will enjoy there

[@BackpackerBen]

Here now ;)

[@ch3cooh185]

Excited to see the coming videos!!

[@JCXY]

The boy picked up the accent so quickly! Nice! 😆

[@BackpackerBen]

;)

[@jeffbreezee]

Wow! Guys riding Harleys!

[@BackpackerBen]

Had to film it 😎

[@tghkawasoti]

say in one word now is safe in Baghdad

[@BackpackerBen]

Yes

[@Bossyvibes1122]

Hi young man good morning fantastic vilog i enjoy with you in Iraq historical country

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers

[@Ricky-Spanish]

Would love to have seen what it looked like prior to 2003, so much was destroyed...

[@CMEAGAIN]

Wow Iraqi's are so friendly, I wouldn't be surprised if someone offers you their sister to marry.

[@BackpackerBen]

I’d marry one no probs

[@mohnadsarmad8537]

LMAO

[@spiritualmo]

It’s a little bit more complicated then just offering. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Mis_con_strued]

That boat ride looked fun😅 it looks like they like to party 😂

[@zahraa.k.m5788]

l am from Iraq and I only visited Baghdad twice when I was young😅 enjoy it🤗 You should visit Kurdistan

[@BackpackerBen]

I went ;) was good 👍

[@amazed1643]

I m glad and i wish your journey tremendously end of iraq even every country you have visited in Future. Bcz you are an Amazing porson. Lots of Love ❤ and greetings from pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤ ♥ have a gud day.

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks bro

[@asaadadel2687]

welcome to iraq amazing video

[@BackpackerBen]

thanks Asaad! :)

[@sumeriiq2039]

Anyone who comes to Iraq visits places, religious places only, man. There are many beautiful and modern places in Baghdad, night clubs, anything like any other country.

[@BackpackerBen]

I didn’t see nightclubs?? Where are they

[@sumeriiq2039]

@@BackpackerBen In Karada neighborhood

[@sumeriiq2039]

@@BackpackerBen There are even malls selling drinks

[@sumeriiq2039]

@@BackpackerBen Like Silwan Mall for drinks

[@BackpackerBen]

Oh I stayed there!! Missed it

[@Milkedsplooge]

Hello!! I am going to Baghdad in September. Do you know how I can get in contact with friendly local Iraqis in Baghdad?

[@BackpackerBen]

No idea mate, there are so many to meet they are open people

[@f4wnz132]

You can get a guide like Safrati or BilWeekend, if you like. I would push the trip to mid October if you can (unless you like heat).

[@Aaliyah80-43]

Habibi means my love

[@BackpackerBen]

❤️🇮🇶

[@Aaliyah80-43]

@@BackpackerBen im same as you from England, but my husband is Muslim so been learning the words.

[@rafidjamil]

This type of fish is raised in ponds called carp, and some call it Caribbean, and the method of grilling it is called masgouf

[@BackpackerBen]

Spot on 🙏🏼

[@amazingnoorfoods8693]

Amazing Noor fods

[@mariesahota1478]

It's beautiful and chaotic AND nothing like what the media portrays

[@mariamsada9375]

The fish meal is called "Masgoof" ☺

[@BackpackerBen]

:) yesss

[@chodete3268]

Iraq is the country of insane hair quality. Even though old guys can get hair loss at some point. The young guys got a forest on their heads.

[@BackpackerBen]

🤣👏🏼 legends

[@ryanlaneproductions374]

It’s so bad the world/media gave this perspective of it being a bad place I’m just expecting the men to do him over or something but they genuinely just being friendly

[@TommyRobertsMusicChannel]

I hate to ask, but not seen many girls/ women hanging out , mans world as James Brown sung?

[@vanako2636]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 woooow

[@BackpackerBen]

🤝🤝

[@vanako2636]

thx