Exploring ERBIL, Capital of IRAQI KURDISTAN ھەولێر

I spend the day exploring Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, an autonomous region of Iraq. I wander the Qaysari Bazaar, sampling some of the city's best kebab, washing it down with some tea in an authentic old cafe. I head inside Erbil's famous citadel, before finishing up with a stroll down the buzzing Iskan Street.
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[@JasonBillamTravel]

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[@maheralshamary7381]

Welcome in Iraq where are you from?

[@roseansong1206]

Hi there, am from Ghana and I loved to visit Kurdistan

[@EzKurdim1]

@@maheralshamary7381 he came to Kurdistan not Iraq

[@k.4070]

Very Welcome to kurdistan ❤️

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Spas!

[@MaRi-nm7eh]

RESPECT WOMEN !

[@EasternCatholicism]

THIS IS NOT KURDISTAN KURDISH PEOPLE DONT SPEAK ARABIC. WE ARE KURDS NOT IRAQ PEOPLE OR TURKS OR IRANS WE ARE KURDS WE HAVE A DIFFERENT CULTURE AND OTHER MUSIC

[@humanrights1315]

That was my LINE-

[@yongm4723]

I love kurds people and Kurdish language ❤

[@Japanese_one_Tokyo]

I very much like the Kurdish people, good people and great food. greetings from Armenia 🇦🇲

[@iraqismycountry1866]

🇮🇶❤We also love you. I am a girl from Iraq and I love the whole world

[@moviestar7322]

We kurdish people also love Armenia and armenian peoples very much. Supporting from kurdistan to Armenia

[@jinankalo9386]

@@iraqismycountry1866 His said Kurdish people not Iraqi people, Kurdustan is not Iraq so stop begging.

[@LanceoftheNoe]

My Lord these Kurdish men are beautiful! I need to plan a trip. Great job as usual Jason!

[@andyroo9381]

Agreed! They are handsome and seem friendly and polite.

[@charleskristiansson1296]

@@andyroo9381 And homophobic. I'd be very careful.

[@thekingslayer8579]

@@charleskristiansson1296 proud to be homophobic

[@pasaramedi3139]

Welcome to Kurdistan ❤️☀️💚

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Spas!

[@MaRi-nm7eh]

respect women!

[@neilr199]

Again a great video Jason!!. Erbil is such a nice place. I have added Erbil/Kurdistan to my travel list.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks. You absolutely should, the centre of Erbil is really authentic.

[@charleskristiansson1296]

Not a great place if you were a female lone traveller.

[@noco7243]

@@charleskristiansson1296 it's pretty safe for women I've heard. It's not 2015 anymore.

[@jamesrobinson6382]

Jason, you amaze me with the calm way you appear to fit in wherever in the world you happen to be. Also I am impressed with how you have adequate language skills in so many places. Just curious, have you ever been threatened by any local? I assume your camera can both open and close doors with strangers. You are the best vlogger out there.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I’ve been shouted at a few times which is to be expected when you’ve been filming full time for nearly 6 years. But it’s never gone further than that. I’d say that’s pretty good going!

[@amaru4226]

Always welcome to Kurdistan ❤️☀️💚 Azadi bo Rojava, Rojhelat, Basur u Bakur✌🏽 #Kurmanci #Badini #Sorani #Zazaki

[@jeffkelley4055]

Sincerely appreciate you carrying your camera around all these cool places. You are one brave dude

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks Jeff!

[@plethogemistus1714]

Until he is kidnapped by a jidahi militia. Then he would simply be a stupid dreamer fool.

[@hivron8640]

I really enjoyed watching your video, much love from Kurdistan ❤️

[@Samual.adis.Najmani]

I lived in erbil for sometimes, I also have family there Thanks for exploring erbil Jason

[@kikis194]

Happy new year Sam.

[@Samual.adis.Najmani]

@@kikis194 in my culture spring is the new year But happy New year Kiki ! Wishing this year would be great and successful

[@ryammohammed4909]

@@kikis194 How have you been?

[@ryammohammed4909]

How are you doing?

[@Samual.adis.Najmani]

@@ryammohammed4909 I'm great How are you doing?

[@alonealone4902]

You Ar best and welcome to kurdstan🥺

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Spas!

[@thegratepotato1281]

Welcome to Kurdistan! Hope you have a great time!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Spas! I had a great trip there.

[@sarwatkarim7475]

it is my city,since 1996 l have been living here, thank u for your visit😍

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Spas!

[@nfbtmkurdistanpeshmerga8070]

You welcome bro❤️greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@roroskitchen3989]

Thanks to your visit to dear Kurdistan, I hope you may have loved the ancient people of Kurdistan.

[@badinnos]

LONG LIVE KÜRDISTAN 🏔🦅

[@roj1.6]

This video is about Kurdistan : beautiful nature , nice people ..Great job . God bless Kurdistan and its people.

[@omarkhatab1020]

Welcome to kurdistan bro 😍😍😍

[@theaverageguytraveller7253]

Seems like a popular tourist destination now! Or maybe just you tubers and travel writers? Looks nice I’d love to go, lots of interesting places in Kurdistan. Hope you had a great holiday happy new year everyone!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Seems to be. Especially towards the tail end of last year a lot of KZbinrs were visiting southern Iraq (with the new visa on arrival scheme making it easy).

[@shadylatif9041]

I always use his videos to practice my English ,the way he explains things is amazing

[@هلزيوسف-ك8و]

LoVe kurdistan❤ ❤🌞💚

[@reedyg666]

Really good one Jason . The bazaar and teahouse seemed incredible. Your content just gets better and better . Thank you

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thank you!

[@logic5217]

Hey Jason Glad to see you exploring and sharing a positive vibe with your travels . Refreshing to see the world and communities friendly and without apprehension. It’s a reminder of what we can look forward to ❤️❤️

[@JasonBillamTravel]

The world is safer than what is portrayed. Lots to look forward to in 2022!

[@Delan528]

Welcome to Kurdistan

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Spas!

[@helloeveryone5117]

Her biji kurdistan

[@JesPulido]

Omg, I bet the food is delicious. My mouth is watering

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I don’t think I’ll ever taste a better kebab in my life..

[@navylaks2]

The Kurds have always been nice whenever I've encountered them

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Very true!

[@Peter-vo1gt]

Jason, all your videos are amazing. Thank you, and I look forward to the next.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks Peter!

[@monaakhadem1829]

السلام عليكم… انت مميز انسان ذكي وخلوق لقد زرت هذا المكان لكن بكامرتك ووجودك بدا اروع شكرا

[@indianasunshine833]

My prayers for safe travels no matter where you go. Thank you once again for taking us places that some of us would never go.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thank you!

[@nicholaspearson4246]

I second Indiana Sunshine's sentiments. We are very grateful to you for showing us these wonders, maybe more than others us older adventurers who no longer travel as we once did.

[@TheGoToFamily]

Amazing Jason, love your Middle East but especially your Iraq videos! 🇮🇶😃❤️

[@JasonBillamTravel]

That’s great to hear.

[@mohmmedkaka3239]

It's Kurdistan, not Iraq❤️

[@amaru4226]

Kurdistan❤️☀️💚✌🏽

[@alibabzdeen7884]

Can't wait to see you again Jason , this time travelling together 🥰🥰

[@Jb96x]

I thoroughly enjoyed your outlook on erbil, you did go to the two most visited places, the citadel is usually a lot more busy earlier on in the day and iskan street is pretty much where you find the younger generation hanging about, I just recently moved from the UK to Erbil and what an experienced it’s been so far! Safe travels

[@loriserna]

Such an interesting place. Jason you have such a great pace and perspective. With each sweep of your camera, your greetings, your explanation of what we see…excellent videos!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks Lori!

[@peterforlife]

What a great place kurdistan is so beautiful, have a great time man 👊🏽❤️

[@linda-tb6pn]

that's wonderful.😀and you make us hungry with all these delicious dishes😋😅

[@memedcan2061]

You are welcomed in Kurdistan, I suggest you to go for a trip in the spring into the mountains with baderxan , that will be amazing! ❤️☀️💚

[@ala_dine2709]

حلوة كردستان🇩🇿👍😀

[@badinnos]

KÜRDISTAN ❤️ ALGERIA

[@malan2099]

There’s a city name Amediya its on top of the mountain its not far from duhok city and Akre city is very old u can visit there in same day maybe

[@goldentrout4811]

Other countries always seem so freeing in their lifestyle. I wish i could experience that all the time. Looks like a wonderful place Jason.

[@charleskristiansson1296]

There's nothing free about Irbil.... The women are 'banned' from the cafés. It's men only.

[@harrykardaras5991]

Another great video, thank you Jason! Erbil looks much more prosperous and vibrant compared to the rest of Iraq. Is it actually the case?

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I would say the centre of Erbil is probably the most vibrant, apart from Old Baghdad maybe. In terms of prosperity there are some very affluent neighbourhoods in Baghdad and Erbil. Karbala is a rich town because of all the pilgrims.

[@يحيئمحمد-ه7ل]

تعمرت بفلوس البصره

[@theshadio]

Kurdistan not Iraq !

[@helloeveryone5117]

Kurdistan

[@ingriddurden3929]

So glad I just ate, you eating there makes one hungry ! The kebab looks indeed delicious !

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Best I’ve ever tasted!

[@Tararsupport]

Happy new year 🎉

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Happy New Year to you as well.

[@Tararsupport]

@@JasonBillamTravel thanks for reply, I am following you for a long time

[@Khalil_kh.t-99]

تحية من الجزائر ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇩🇿❤️🇵🇸🇾🇪🇮🇶🇹🇳🇶🇦🇲🇷🇦🇪🇪🇬🇩🇯🇱🇧🇰🇲🇲🇦🇱🇾🇰🇼🇯🇴🇴🇲🇸🇩🇸🇾🇸🇴🇸🇦

[@jinankalo9386]

Greeting from Kurdistan, the people who defeat isis, Islamic Caliphate over our dead body.

[@حېْدڔاڷڕٰاڦېْ]

Welcome into iraq 🇮🇶

[@rzgarkurd4111]

Kurdistan ❤☀️💚✌

[@vandanaparmar2894]

You're amazing and the way you presenting all these it's just fabulous. 💕 I love middle eastern countries and you showing them more beautiful now I'm more attracted to these countries. Thank you very very much Jason

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Happy to know the videos are appealing to you.

[@prabhashchakravarty8220]

Very well said. Seems to be a nice place ..

[@badinnos]

Welcome to the amazing KÜRDISTAN buddy ❤️🏔🦅

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thank you!

[@qadargull6016]

Oh you went to my favorite restaurant and made me miss Kabab 😁, it is nice trip

[@juliaelrod2154]

I love how everything comes with flat bread. Yum.

[@serhatbasaran2194]

Love you KURDİSTAN 💚❤💛

[@pishtiwanmamosta2390]

احسن فدیو بالنسبة سائح.بالتوفيق.bakher bey bo hawlyr

[@najmabegum1122]

Hi jason good to see you back

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks!

[@roj1.6]

Well done , bro ! We welcome you in Kurdistan at other times .

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Spas!

[@rubaril]

Welcome to south kurdistan

[@StiphKifarkis]

Shlama Jason! What an absolutely beautiful travel vlog you have put together here. I truly enjoyed watching it and learned so much more about Erbil, Iraq. I think you did a great job of capturing the beauty that this city has to offer. I'm also so glad to see that you were able to make friends while visiting local spots! With all due respect, as a public content creator in Erbil I do find it a bit odd that you didn't mention the Assyrian people living in this same region, once. Prior to Kurdistan, this same region housed the people indigenous to the land - the Assyrians. The Assyrian people are the cradle of civilization. Assyrians speak a modern version of a language called Aramaic, the language Jesus Christ spoke. Assyrians are predominately Christian, belonging to various churches. Assyria used to be made of Syria, Iraq, Turkey and Iran. In 1915, a gruesome ethnic cleansing was done on the Assyrians due to not giving up their religion. This forced the Assyrians to lose their home, possessions and mostly lives. Today, the surviving Assyrians do not have their OWN nation. BUT you have stepped foot on some of the oldest land on earth, so with that I say Congratulations! Assyrians live in Erbil and surrounding areas in Iraq and many more live in diaspora, outside the home land. As someone with indigenous descent to the Assyrians, I would have loved to have seen you discuss the original history of the land you're on. It would have meant a lot to be recognized by those unfamiliar with this side of the world. Please know that I am so proud of how courageous you are for travelling alone and making these videos to educate others. You are doing something great, please keep it up and best of luck! I send you all my support and love. All the best on your future travels :)

[@sufma6505]

Damn Kurdistan looks nice luv from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@shahrambarware4667]

Hi Jason welcome to my region i wish you share best things and place for people know Erbil very good place

[@massbygus]

Amazing video, amazing experience. I would love to do it as well. Thanks for sharing man.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks Jorge!

[@levinawalsh2015]

Wonderful Video as Always Jason 👌. I noticed at the kebab shop, Tea shop & cafe they were all men, except for one woman (possibly a tourist) sitting outside the the cafe. On January 17th I will be flying to Istanbul. I don't mind that I will be travelling alone. I haven't gone anywhere since before all the madness.☘✌.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

There were a lot more women in the citadel and markets, but the kebab and tea places were dominated by men as you could see. Wishing you all the best for the trip - I’m sure it’ll go great.

[@levinawalsh2015]

@@JasonBillamTravel Thank You So Much Jason. I Wish You All the Very Best for 2022. May this Year be a Better one for Everyone Everywhere.☘🙏✌.

[@timberland12]

Thanks for visiting Erbil and shooting around.

[@sayyy1692]

Your videos are amazing Jason you should visit Sulaimany sometime too it's part of iraqi kurdistan either:D

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thank you! Unfortunately I didn’t have time. I’ll make sure to get down to Suly next time.

[@SherwinTheMonkey]

I Loved the traditional vibe..Thank you for sharing

[@JasonBillamTravel]

It’s a really cool city.

[@travosk8668]

you really do these places justice

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Happy to hear that.

[@juliaelrod2154]

I think if I were to visit the middle east for the first time. I'd go to Kurdistan first. What a peaceful happy place. 💞

[@jinankalo9386]

You are welcome to the most peaceful and democratic people in Middle East, we have all sorts of religions and Atheist people, Kurdistan will be free From Turks and Arabs one day.

[@soruvetespit]

@@jinankalo9386 where is Kürdistan 😂😂😂😂 there is no country in the world as a Kürdistan lol

[@Bts-yx7fk]

Since you’re in Iraq I suggest to you to visit one of the oldest religion called the Yazidis which place is Lalish near where you are. It hold a lot of history in it and inn sure you would love it. Hope you visit it :)

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I didn’t have time to go there but it looks super interesting. Will definitely have to come back at some point to visit Lalish.

[@Bts-yx7fk]

@@JasonBillamTravel nice to hear that!☺️ believe me you will not regret it

[@jinankalo9386]

His in Kurdistan.

[@nancy.313]

Thank you for showing the positive side of Iraq 🤍🌸🙏

[@roj1.6]

Do you mean Kurdistan ?.

[@nancy.313]

@@roj1.6 No

[@Ressamajeed4353]

@@nancy.313 kurdistan 😂

[@Gutians]

@@nancy.313 iraq has no positive side this is Kurdistan

[@hazarzubairhammo4203]

This is kurdistan hawler beautiful, biji kurdistana free kurdistan 🇹🇯🇹🇯🇹🇯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️..... not iraq

[@Tbpker22]

Most colorful and interesting - thank you, Jason.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

A really vibrant centre!

[@HavalKurdistanPeace]

Welcome to South Kurdistan 😍

[@adelinehorst7359]

Very interesting thank you for sharing the people seem so friendly and the food looks so delicious

[@benbero8136]

Welcome KÜRDİSTAN

[@zalanahara270]

I always enjoy your videos!😊

[@JasonBillamTravel]

That’s great to know!

[@gardwngardwn7877]

you are welcome brother I was surprised seeing you in my city

[@Lana_Oth]

Wellcome to my city 😍

[@Danchris345]

Your videos are always really interesting so thank you. You should visit a local barbers for a haircut and film the experience

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks for that. Good idea for another trip in the future.

[@jikaproud5498]

I miss Erbil so much!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

It’s a really cool city.

[@badinnos]

LONG LIVE THE ALL 4 PARTS OF KURDISTAN ONE DAY WE WILL BE ONE ☝️🦅✌️✌️

[@K_M_I]

Welcome into iraq ❣️

[@ruthbartonico7531]

Colorful, vibrant, beautiful country... 🙏🙏

[@LeixWUxLong]

My beautiful Kurdistan

[@travelxstasy]

A wonderful upload. Loved it.👍💕

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Glad to hear that.

[@travelxstasy]

@@JasonBillamTravel My Pleasure. If you like travel vlogs then checkout our small channel too. You might like it. Stay connected and see you around.

[@Shamal549]

5:23 it's not women head scarfs it's belt of kurdish clothe. welcome to kurdistan❤

[@Jpkjr52]

What an adventure. Happy New Year. John in Chicago.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks John. Happy New Year!

[@travelwithgarry6115]

Great vlog as always. Stay safe Jason and happy new year to you

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Cheers Gary!

[@timmur-kr7mr]

Welcome to erbil brother

[@aiman6310]

Stay safe Jason ☺ MashaAllah

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Shukran

[@badinnos]

He is in KÜRDISTAN he don’t have to worry but in iraq province he can be sure 😬

[@Kurdistan.Schweiz.Initiative]

Welcome in southkurdistan🕊

[@anamariagutierrez9508]

Thanks, WELCOME

[@merali1353]

Welcome to your country Kurdistan my dear friend

[@AnginNomad]

You are amazing. By the way can you overland from Turkey inti Iraq vice versa ?

[@marioncabdi9769]

I also traveled around kurdistan and crossed the border at turkey no big deal quite safe and I'm a woman on my own

[@JasonBillamTravel]

That’s good to hear!

[@Poliglossa]

Beautiful city, beautiful country!

[@ToniReactz]

Nice!!welcome! You should go to alqosh too and the holy temple of yazidi

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I didn’t have time but it’s a priority for my next trip to the region.

[@golfboyyk]

Just love your curiosity! It’s best way to explore..

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Absolutely. I this one I wanted to wander a bit more by myself. Happy with how it came out. Will probably do a lot more videos in this style in the future.

[@HerzimKopf92]

HI Jason! As I am thinking about applying for a job in Eerbil - do you think it is safe for a European/western women walking around on her own?

[@HerzimKopf92]

I dont see any women eating or drinking tea in public...

[@iraqismycountry1866]

@@HerzimKopf92 Because Iraqi women do not sit much in the street and prefer to sit in restaurants or tourist resorts and cities. We Iraqi women do not like to eat in the street very much. We like to sit in quiet places, but sometimes we eat in the street in the eating places. This is our custom as Iraqi women.

[@HerzimKopf92]

@@iraqismycountry1866 thank you for your answer! would it be odd for me to eat in that kebab place for example? I know this from Malaysia too. I have always eaten alone between men but it was okay.

[@iraqismycountry1866]

@@HerzimKopf92 ❤❤👍🏻No, my love, I am an Iraqi citizen and I can eat anywhere I want and anyone can eat anywhere he likes without the interference of others in his affairs because Iraq is a democratic, civilized country with multiple religions and sects. Dear country, the country of all, and Iraq and Iraqis welcome the guests of all countries, the world 🇮🇶

[@jinankalo9386]

@@iraqismycountry1866 Kurdistan not Iraq.

[@BVolkanT]

Probably you publish your video long time later after you visited some where. I would like to meet you in Erbil.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

You’re right, this was shot in December. Perhaps next time!

[@BH-br4ee]

Wow, the waiter took time out to take a hit from the shisha bong before going to get the chai.