First Impressions of BASRA, IRAQ Travel Vlog أمريكي يزور البصرة في العراق

Visit Iraq with me in 2024! www.dougbarnardtravel.com/trips
In this vlog I spend all day exploring Basra, Iraq! We meet some incredible people, try some local food, and explore this amazing city.
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[@doug_barnard]

ARABIC TRANSLATION NOW AVAILABLE

[@AAA-in8iw]

Certainly

[@Isbjw]

Thanks 👑🦋

[@user-yw6lc7vg8s]

ا Okay

[@mohammedson5676]

نريد ترجمه كلشي ما افتهمنا من الفيديو

[@user-yw6lc7vg8s]

@@mohammedson5676 كال بعد شويه اسويها الترجمه😂

[@Places4u]

19:25 That kid with that beautiful innocent smile wanted to give you the coffee for free even though he most likely needs the money. It's so heart warming and tells you how beautiful the Iraqi people are! All the love to Iraq and you Doug from Lebanon :)

[@shurito1sao]

i teared up, im also from iraq but since i was little i sadly couldnt go but man him holding the cute little teddy purse thingy

[@user-mn7js5yc4v]

My heart is with you الله يحفظك​@@shurito1sao

[@malcolm575]

Can't believe a wartorn country can be so beautiful. Thanks Doug for showing us this beautiful part of the world.

[@doug_barnard]

thank you for watching! iraq is incredible

[@user-jp5rk2jg3i]

شكر لاك لان شكرته وترجمتله

[@fatema1125]

Why is this racism? All countries are beautiful Also Only Iraq believes war (:

[@meharfatima8750]

@@fatema1125 Only iraq not believe in war.... Iraq is a peaceful country calm n cool peace full people living in iraq

[@meharfatima8750]

@@fatema1125 may be u hv wrong information about iraq

[@sparky5861]

That little kid offering you tea for free is highlight n the courtsey of people over there is pretty awesome

[@atiajola6892]

@@mandydone3061 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@sajaahmed498]

Yes, they do.

[@ahmedzs74]

this is how our fathers raised us. the higher level of bravery to be generous.@DougBarnard thank you m you made little kid smile

[@sansky100]

You are spontaneously expressing sympathy for the martyrs and their families! 🥺🥺🥺 the way your eyes were filled with tears automatically made me cry.😢 suffering,grief.😭

[@stevewade7944]

Just returned from a trip to Iraq with my Wife. Such an incredible country, we were made so incredibly welcome. The Baghdad to Basra train was such an adventure, loved it. Anyone considering a trip should go, no security concerns and such an easy visa on arrival process.

[@TheM7016]

Great to hear that

[@sansky100]

هذا صدك انسان الله منور قلبه وعقله ويعرف الحق حتى نزلت دموعه تلقائيا.⚘⚘🌹

[@noora4838]

منو؟

[@user-yr6mc6hn6h]

واخيرا

[@ali_lateif]

20:00 this beautiful kid he said God bless your parents or God forgive them . It's traditional Iraqi way to say thank you to people .🇮🇶❤

[@royghosn18]

Doug's honestly such a wonderful person , we don't know him personally but his reaction to the martyrs mother shows what kind of guy he is. That's why i think Doug genuinely has some go the best content out there, he's not just vlogging and making some tacky video for views but actually connecting with people and showing the other side of thing. I really enjoyed this video, keep up the great content man :)

[@doug_barnard]

thank you so so much 🙏🙏

[@toga_313]

19:44 He is polite and nice is small and works hard made me cry

[@user-en3sf9ji2y]

Yeah the same here that kid deserves a better life☹️

[@juri9910]

Most Iraqis are nice, but they are oppressed by the media

[@forparadise23]

You are showing the truth about Iraq 🇮🇶 more than the(🤬 fake )media. God bless you sir 🤲🏻💚

[@NoufAlotaibi-pe9bx]

that little boy smile when you gave him the money melt my heart... thanks Doug god bless!

[@doug_barnard]

❤️❤️❤️

[@user-sc5fm1je6w]

لدينا الكثير مما يبهر السياح اثار تاريخ طبيعه طيبة العراق وكرمه ومحبة الضيف وكثير من المؤهلات السياحيه فالنتعاون من أجل بلدنا الحبيب عراق التاريخ والحضاره

[@noorjmor]

هل انت دليل سياحة؟

[@alialalosh7724]

عندما ارى الشعب العراقي ارى حب بجنون لبلدة ولكن ما لا افهمه لماذا العراق مخترق من جميع دول العالم

[@desirw08]

I love the coffe kid.He melts my heart and made me want to visit Iraq someday. I wish him always be happy and healthy Thanks Doug for sharing with us

[@itsmelani8236]

Couldn't hold up my tears at 19.46 durations. You gonna be a young businessman habibi🖤🥺 inshallah🙏🏻 greetings from🇮🇩

[@doug_barnard]

Thank you!!!

[@throughtinkseyesrvtravelou7540]

It's nice to see that this country is rebuilding and people can visit. I spent 3 tours there and I was hoping that some day people could come and see the many historical places.

[@mohking5007]

love and respect to all Iraqis nice people wishing you all the best from saudi arabia

[@user-wg6nw5dw6b]

ما شاء الله العراق بلد جميل. تحياتي للعرب والعراق🤗🙂Si Dieu le veut, l'Irak est un beau pays. Salutations aux Arabes et à l'Irak 🙂

[@user-my2pl4ux3r]

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[@user-wg6nw5dw6b]

@@user-my2pl4ux3r ⴰⵣⵓⵍ

[@user-wg6nw5dw6b]

@@user-my2pl4ux3r ⵍⴰⴱⴰⵙ

[@jumpingSpiders]

20:02 look at the kids face when you told him to keep the change, you probably made his day💜💜

[@alexandreintouch1847]

awww that little boy offering tea was so special . . .

[@raedsaad1000]

اهلا بك في البصرة قلب العراق النابض

[@zahraasaheb207]

Thank you so much Doug. I live in Salt Lake City, and I try to go back and visit my home country Iraq every couple of years, and every time I go and come back, my American co workers and friends ask me how it was, and I say “it’s like heaven” and they look at me like I’m crazy. They don’t know the amount of comfort that I feel, they don’t know how humble, hospitable, and generous the Iraqi people are. That’s why I’m so happy that you’re making these videos, because you’re showing the world the actual, real Iraq. You’re showing the side that I see and feel. And you’re showing it from your unbiased point of view, that just makes it much more real. So thank you very very much, and please come back again!

[@doug_barnard]

Thank you so much! I love Iraq :)

[@moma45s]

come on doug you are not goofing around, you bringing the people together and you are doing a great job. Love from Egypt ❤️

[@doug_barnard]

Thank you so much

[@Adam.Thecaveman]

تحيه لا العراق ولا شعب العراق من سوريا 🇸🇾

[@barhamqadir838]

Is it only me who can’t wait for a new episode?! 👏👏🧡 well done Doug 👌

[@doug_barnard]

thank you!!!

[@mhnoni]

19:47 that's the sweetest generous boy you will ever meet in your life.

[@tommybarnard9781]

Could the best yet!!! Loved how truly emotional you were about the devastating situation with ISIS. So tragic. Loved how you had a hit lunch on the hottest day yet! Haha And the little boy who served you coffee was adorable. Great job! Love you!

[@doug_barnard]

thank you dad, love you too!!

[@tommybarnard9781]

@@doug_barnard wish I could spell better!😂

[@doug_barnard]

@@tommybarnard9781 hahaha

[@husenia]

Are you his father?Thank you for raising him it really made us happy ♥️

[@tommybarnard9781]

@@9ys thank you! Yes, I am his VERY PROUD father!

[@samsamirandlily981]

The kid who sells coffee while holding the toy in his hand just broke my heart ,God bless his heart ❤

[@viv6189]

The problem is not here. This child lives in a country with a sea of ​​oil

[@Rogue_Route]

@@viv6189 a country who just been in a war and most likely the people in control of it now don’t care about the people and want to get as much as they can . So the people are left to suffer.

[@stevewade7944]

Felt so much safer than I ever did during my four visits to the USA.

[@user-yx3mi5oh5q]

Long live Iraq, the government and the people. Iraq Ali and Hussein, peace be upon them. Douglas, you cried for the martyrs of Iraq, you have more feelings than a million Arabs

[@illiyo3832]

true, those unloyal spoiled Arabs in the gulf forget about us in Yemen, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, etc. and they're here luxury living kissing America's feet

[@Tractionslayer]

Are you a Bahraini ????

[@user-yx3mi5oh5q]

@@Tractionslayer Why didn't you expect me to be from Iraq?

[@KariBouss-ki8cb]

انا من الجزائر و حقا الشعب العراقي شعب عضيم ❤❤❤❤❤❤ تحياتي للعراق

[@alexissun6294]

as usual great one mate,,that mother who lost her son, you made me tears for seconds,,i felt with you the pain,,,Doug you are real human.

[@goldenrange9445]

Doug I don't know what to say..every video is more beautiful than the one before it..you keep on fascinating me..your videos are amazing..you are really amazing.

[@doug_barnard]

thank you so so much!!!!

[@goldenrange9445]

@@doug_barnard 💖🥰

[@Tractionslayer]

Oh this is geeks!!!! “Hassan Salem” I think

[@ozmo771]

welcome in my country❤️🇮🇶

[@RA-dh2bh]

Iraq and Syria have suffered a lot and have been subjected to the worst injustice, especially the Syrians. Thanks for talking about this topic on your channel. Many people are unaware of this حزينه جدا عاللي صار فيكم الله ينصركم ويرجع لكم الامن والامان والاستقرار😭😭😭

[@chrissybarnard4607]

Minutes 7 & 8 had me in tears with you. 😢 I felt your sadness. Awesome video!!!🤩 Thank you to all the Iraqi people for your kindness and warm welcome for Dougie!🥰

[@doug_barnard]

Thanks mom :)

[@chrissybarnard4607]

@@9ys yes I really am Dougie’s Mom! I am super proud and absolutely adore him! 🥰 Thank you for your kind words. He truly is just what you see on his videos-kind, curious, polite, fun, smart, and thoughtful! Thank you again! 😊

[@alhallab]

@@chrissybarnard4607 God bless you, your son is amazing as well as his friends Jay and Janet, he came to Iraq with positive spirit and warm heart. I felt his emotions, sympathy and genuine personality. The series was on of my favorite on YT, of course I’m been biased but I have never seen my country introduced in a such honest way here.

[@skystar369]

You're really proud of him. He's a good, successful, likable and quick-witted man Welcome to iraq

[@maheralshamary7381]

God bless you and your son we love peace and beautiful life and hate media lies and the news lies which says unlike truth

[@user-ys3ej3ps3w]

thanks doug for show a positive side of iraq to the world god bless u and welcome to our country in any time 🙏🌹

[@aaaa-pc7nv]

Thank you very much for taking the most beautiful picture of Iraq 💖🙏

[@user-yi5ns1ek7t]

أهلا وسهلا بكل ألظيوف

[@MimiHawraa]

Dear Doug, You're absolutely Amazing , thank you from the bottom of my heart for being real, everything is perfect in this video editing music people places history even your soul. Wish you the best with all respect and love..

[@doug_barnard]

thank you so much for the kind words ❤️

[@MimiHawraa]

@@doug_barnard Glad to read you, you are welcome Doug❤️Keep Going you deserve the best..!!

[@nona1050]

Your photography is more than wonderful, you are really a professional photographer.

[@doug_barnard]

hardly, but thank you!!

[@nona1050]

@@doug_barnardNot hardly, I look at the pictures you took on Instagram and you are really great at it, I wish you success. +you're welcome

[@tto_o]

تستحق ان ارفع لك القبعه واستطيع ان اقول لقد دخلت قلوب العراقيين💕

[@samnsam3473]

انت تلبس قبعة ولا نعال ؟؟

[@naim1045]

Douglas you need to visit Najaf, the father of imam hussain (imam Ali) is buried there and the place has a special taste too. Imam Ali is famous with the say “A person is either your brother in faith, or your equal in humanity”

[@SALAH313.]

Thank you for visiting our city and showing it to the media. I hope you will visit us soon again

[@pAINNNN]

19:36 u probably gave him what he makes in ad ay he was so happy

[@1m.11]

7:08 Accept your heart, do not be sad, for we are accustomed to worry and sadness. There is no Iraqi home devoid of a dear person who was killed by treachery or injustice or defending his family 💔😞🇮🇶

[@Moth590]

You guys really didn’t deserve any of the unfortunate events that unfolded following the gulf war. My sincerest condolences to any and every Iraqi house missing a son, a daughter, a mother, a father, a sister or a brother. We’ll always be your loyal neighbours despite everything that’s happened in the past. 🇰🇼❤️ 🇮🇶

[@1m.11]

@@Moth590 فــدددوا لعیــونکـم الکـویـت اهلنـا ونـاسنـا ❤

[@Wisdawms]

It takes a lot to not be poisoned by the consequences of war and still have a pure soul like these people here, I admire them!

[@doug_barnard]

So do i

[@kimritaj8727]

As an Iraqi that has never visited my country seeing this melts my heart thank you so much for showing the real iraq, may Allah bless you

[@Lovemy60to70era]

A really thoughtful video. All these years I have felt so sad for the citizens of Iraq. A beautiful country where a lot of antiquities have been destroyed. Thank you for your Vlogs. Peace and Prayers.

[@user-pj8mc3mt6c]

شكرا لأنك دائماً تضهر الجانب الأيجابي لوطننا🖤 Thank you for always showing the positive side of our country

[@user-up2tc9lv6e]

حبـي زور ميٓسان 🇮🇶 العراق في الجنوب

[@mohameddattebayo7602]

The besra have a lot beautiful places

[@Nooralnono]

Another heart-touching video. You have my gratitude

[@doug_barnard]

thank you so much!

[@user-cv8le2bi4p]

نورت البصرة الوحيد الي طلعت البصرة بهاي الصورة اهنيك على ابداعك وبساطك 🤍

[@hawraa7638]

Doug you are a very thoughtful and empathetic person! Round of applause to whoever raised you😇

[@salimiraq1985]

19:25 who taught this kid generosity!!

[@alidragonlord4730]

YES! 😆

[@juri9910]

Most Iraqis are nice, but they are oppressed by the media

[@user-ku3zj9ur7o]

Among the Iraqis, they are the origin and source of generosity in the world

[@MoMo-np7xp]

Its in the genes.. this is normal in iraq

[@mhnoni]

He learned it from the people around him. lovely kid. just show the true people of Basra.

[@toga_313]

18:52 These kids are so cute

[@deviscoli]

20:06 this child is so nice 😊 lovely peace

[@ahlulbayt_voice]

May God bless the souls of all the young martyrs that sacrificed their lives for us, and may He fill the hearts of those who long for their loved ones with patience. Had it not been for their sacrifices and the issued fatwa of Sayed Ali al-Sistani (May God prolong his life) in 2014, everything in this video wouldn't have been possible - tourists visiting, the smiles of people, or even the chirping birds in the morning. What you saw was only one mother who lost her son, there's hundreds and thousands of stories that haven't been told or shared on social platforms yet, and probably never will. Thank you Doug for taking us with you along your journey and experience in our homeland. Glad to see you enjoying your time in Iraq :)

[@stevasmr6024]

This video made me feel sad and happy at the same time, I want to visit Iraq and learn about the culture of this amazing and interesting country!

[@user-ef2yy8me5b]

Welcome in advance 💐💚💐 All the love and respect for you

[@user-rt1gu9jr8t]

Thank you for visiting my country Iraq and your effort to show the positive side of it we love you so much💞😍😍😍😍

[@hb2145]

You made me cry when I saw you affected by the martyr's mother..there are thousands of bereaved mothers in my country, widows and orphans, and above all that loss, they became poor.

[@aseeljawad8985]

Appreciate your emotions Doug you have a great heart ❤️ thanks for visiting Iraqi and sharing our stories to the world 🌍

[@abrahimalhammdi5130]

Thank you, Doug, for this beautiful video. It reall im bake me for five years of my past there after friends who lost their lives to defend the homeland.❤🙏

[@jorgemtds]

Such a nice kid trying to offer you the coffee. A young entrepreneur!!!

[@user-gz7lj7jw7r]

I truly love how kind Doug is to kids and how compassionate he is to real moments

[@raed5378]

Thanks Doug for sharing this video 👍. Brought back a lot of good memories being Iraqi from Basra migrated 31 years ago to Australia. It’s good to show how kind and friendly Iraqi people to everyone even though Iraq went through sad and difficult circumstances for decades since 1980. Thanks again.....Shukran🙂

[@Sulaj]

Love your Iraqi vlogs intro! It is so great I keep replaying it 😊 your vlog is exceptional as always. Thank you Doug 👍👍👍

[@doug_barnard]

Thank you so much!!!

[@bahaakadhem5887]

reeks of a great culture and civilization fills the place but every tiny detail from people to buildings seems like it has been struggling till exhausting with the long years of war and political conflict !

[@essadesigner3718]

Exactly,

[@user-ri1qk5kh6v]

شكرا دوغ اضهرت عفويه العراقين وروحهم الجميله وانهم ناس مسالمين ليس كما يروج له المغرضين والحاقدين انت انسان راقي ولطيف اتمنى لك التوفيق

[@uknet930]

You so sensitive and emotional son Doug😭 broke my heart 💔

[@sajath6686]

Ooh i love that you are such a sensitive sweet hearted man😘❤️

[@noun_trips]

You are a decent person with beautiful soul. Thank you very much for visiting our country and showing the real Iraqis. I loved the tea kid #19.50 I wish you all the best ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@hassoon914]

You made me feel I traveled to Basra 🤪🤣❤️ Thank you bro👌❤️👍

[@doug_barnard]

thank you for watching!!

[@JustSmileAndWave2023]

Me too

[@ahmedhatam347]

Great videos! Thank you for showing the beauty of Iraq.

[@OK-ur2wy]

Great stuff, cheers!

[@Aya09876]

The video looks beautiful ❤️❤️❤️🌹

[@eng.tamerkhidir5841]

You are really doing good things To show how iraq in real life peaceful place , keep going bro god bless you

[@HASANENSARAJ]

اهلا بك في العراق .. انا كعراقي سعيد جدا بهذه الفيديوات لانك نقلت صورة واقعية للغرب عن بلد يتوقعون ان سكانه همج ولا يعلمون شيء عن التحضر والمدنية .. شكرا من القلب

[@theaverageguytraveller7253]

It’s somehow like a “behind the scenes” video except it’s a travel video. There’s so much great humour in this too ✌️

[@doug_barnard]

thank you so much!!!

[@Hassan-su3fh]

I wish you good luck, keep up this great content 🙏🙏

[@RealPersian]

Nice vlog ! Thanks for sharing the true side of countries 🌱

[@stuartadam9164]

Doug I would like to thank you for this amazing visit to my country of origin Iraq 🇮🇶 which I left from 1990 I never been there since look at Iraqi people so friendly more than any one in the world thank you again Doug god bless you mate

[@AAA-in8iw]

Beautiful grandfather continued

[@AAA-in8iw]

@MUNNO Gaming اي شويه اعرف مو كثير

[@AAA-in8iw]

@MUNNO Gaming لا 😀

[@AAA-in8iw]

@MUNNO Gaming واني مااريد اتعرف على احد روح اتعرف على غيري... اي؟؟

[@AAA-in8iw]

@MUNNO Gaming اخوي لاتغلط شبيك انت يعني على تتعرف ع كل بنات هسه اني اعرف شون وجهك جنه قوندره😂😂

[@ranilp7981]

Thanks for the lovely long video … that Oud music hit me really good … as an Iraqi who leaves most of my life out of Iraq it’s makes me feel sad about the people who are not having a good life there even though many of them deserve to have a comfortable , safe , easy life , its just sad really . Thanks again for the amazing video I know it wasn’t easy and I really appreciate it , keep the good work bro

[@zenaal1960]

Thanks for this amazing video!!

[@user-ft7xo6wp6q]

We are pleased you have come to Iraq and thank you for spreading the truth about what Iraq is living in.

[@normanjones7254]

I don't know how I stumbled upon your video of Kerbala and like you was bowled over with the beauty of the Imam Hussein shrine. Iraqis who have suffered so much for years are so friendly to foreigners is a credit to them. It's most unfortunate that our media portrays these hospitable people in such a bad light. I have decided to visit the country in next three months during their winter. I have travelled extensively in the east and almost all the markets sell cheap Chinese goods but Iraqi markets had their locally crafted souvenirs, a credit to them. Am looking forward to your next video

[@user-ek9pb4xf3k]

We were honored by your visit. We are very happy to have you on the land of Iraq and we thank you for spreading a positive image about Iraq.❤️

[@user-ek9pb4xf3k]

@@user-ke6rh4ig1t شعبالك يابةة 😌😂

[@doug_barnard]

Thank you :)

[@user-ek9pb4xf3k]

@@doug_barnard ❤️❤️

[@user-sn8ke2xz8y]

You showed it in the right and beautiful way. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Marwa.AR2019]

thank you so much Doug I really enjoyed your trip to Iraq, as an Iraqi its nice to see that Iraqis accept foreign tourists.

[@SomeOne-gi7qj]

You are a wonderful man 🙌🏻 we hope to see you again in our country ❤️😩

[@sumer_iraqi]

Thank you Doug for the beautiful videos. I am a follower from Iraq. I love you Doug ⚘⚘❤❤🌹🌹🥰🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶

[@Lovetoflyeast]

Thank you for the emotional video . It speaks of what kind of person you are a good human .

[@user-pt5qg6hv4l]

Welcome to Iraq, my beloved country. Thank you for your visit to Iraq. I hope you will come back in the future

[@sidrayasin8767]

لطيف جدا. كان غروب الشمس جميلًا جدًا. 🔅(●'◡'●)

[@user-xo4mu9gq4g]

نعم يابوني كان جميل جدا

[@user-gl6ej6nx9v]

@@user-xo4mu9gq4g بوني 😂👍

[@user-xo4mu9gq4g]

@@user-gl6ej6nx9v لقد اظحكتني يابوني 😊

[@BTSArmy-bx2pv]

welcome to iraq

[@user-fh5sk7on1d]

You have given me a look at Iraq, a very beautiful video. I hope you will stay more and visit the rest of the governorates of Iraq. You are welcome. You have honored us with your arrival.

[@cbxray1]

Fascinating and eye opening series in 🇮🇶!! Really enjoyed the connections and the humanity of our fellow man. Thank you for your courageous and ambitious adventure.