Is Iraq The World's Most Dangerous Country

[@normal_norm2627]

It's disgusting what we Americans did to Iraq. I wish them all the best in the future.

[@emrajama3118]

😳what he did to them

[@andygaming4966]

Lmaoo they not gonna fk with u

[@fareedmahajna2483]

Wishes dont bring back the dead childs and womens..

[@fareedmahajna2483]

@@fabianfanpage9280 animal talking

[@theepanbalas]

It's disgusting what Americans did to native Indians when they took over America land. 😅

[@ruzzy8883]

Simon, you gotta make longer videos. I could easily watch an hour of this sort of raw video just walking around the streets etc.

[@S24_4]

@@TonyDAnnunzio No, you are totally wrong. Iraqis are very friendly and generous

[@rollingtroll]

Editing video is a lot of work :D

[@cryptik666]

Simon: $40? Taxi Driver: $14 Simon: Oh I thought you said $40 here's $20 Taxi Driver: No it's $40... welcome to Baghdad 😂😂😂

[@jonathan248]

To be fair, I think it was actually $40. $40 is currently about 52,000 Dinar.

[@redjac001]

@@jonathan248 seems expensive for a 30 min taxi.

[@cryptik666]

@@jonathan248 yeah your probably right but he did say $14 though

[@Idotooomuchh]

@@redjac001 not bad for Airport Taxi’s

[@jonathan248]

@@cryptik666 I think he might've misspoken since at the airport he was quoted 50,000 Dinar.

[@christopherdavison4400]

It's like waiting a while for a video from Simon and then two uploads in two days. Keep up the awesome work!

[@KerrySomewhere]

I love that you're a Liverpool supporter! I met a lot of Liverpool supporters when I was in Iraq!

[@piotrkucybala]

Let's go. Let's hope for daily uploads. Great Simon. Love it

[@amychetwynd240]

daily uploads? 😂 nahh. the next one will probably be in 2 months time

[@LouisFindlay]

Enlightening. Just goes to show how much BS the media pump out and which makes people scared to visit places like this. From what I could see, these people are very friendly. Not that the fish would agree HAHA. I hope they can regain some tourism one day.

[@Sniperboy5551]

To be fair, I’d visit Baghdad before visiting Chicago

[@_owso]

@@Sniperboy5551 XD same

[@Quatroskin]

@@Sniperboy5551 same

[@ranchan6650]

where are the women?

[@mrlmfao1011]

@@ranchan6650 Let me explain this since everyone is asking. At night, men go to street cafes and women go to malls. just search Iraqi malls and you will see they're full of them. This is not Afghanistan, women here study, drive, work...etc.

[@benrobinson1648]

Another top top video sharing how beautiful the people are god bless iraq

[@pompom365]

You should visit South Sudan. That would put Iraq into perspective for you

[@40christiansoldiers]

Don't think Simon would go near South Sudan....way too much reality for 1st world youtuber like him

[@PaulMSeville]

Yeah central Africa for a no money challenge

[@jumpy2xstreaming]

That’s like not possible to visit as any person of white color and get out alive, Uganda and Kenya much better and still they are sketchy asf at times

[@tomsky7464]

Baghdad seems to be like any other city with alot of potential to be tourists attractive destination in near future.

[@urbanprojectz]

12:10 interactions like that with those enthusiastic kids is what it’s all about man, great energy and lovely conversation! Nice one mate.

[@florenceyoung1772]

13:36 There is a more respectful way to kill a fish. He seemed prideful making the fish suffer.

[@transientdreams]

I SO wish there was more to this video. This barely scratched the surface of all the amazing things to be seen there. Now I have to go find some more in-depth vids on Baghdad. Diolch, Simon!

[@JEnright247]

I served in Iraq from August 2007 - June 2008. I have always had a strong interest in going back and seeing the country from a completely different perspective. I'm glad things seem so much better there.

[@Ammar95-b4t]

Where were you in Iraq?

[@JEnright247]

@@Ammar95-b4t stationed in Balad, but flew all over the country. Primarily down to Liberty (Baghdad Airport), Green Zone, and Tallil.

[@moudahaddad1484]

Also, did you and ur fellow mates find the Weapons of Mass Destruction ur daddy president bush told you about by the way? 🤔

[@thaiboxer8047]

how many kids have you made orphans mate ?

[@JEnright247]

@thaiboxer8047 I was a medic so I actively worked against that, but nice try at trolling. Enjoy your mom's basement!

[@buttercup9794]

YES Simon! Two videos in two days..Yes please. thank you dude! 😂 take care can't wait for the next one already! X

[@richard99cookify]

As always, this video and others from him, Bald & B etc show you that the world is fine - ignore the media panic train. Great stuff, looks a lovely place from this vid.

[@cjdelmonte6036]

Not a bad place at all and real Iraqi's are amazing people!

[@ub4079]

7:31 😂😂😂 “The americans demolished the statue” As it was expected. Iraqi people wouldn t start a revolution against Saddam because they had a good life. But AGAIN the americans “helped” them out. They destabilized the area, took the oil, -- and they left... Just like recently in Afghanistan

[@DR.ali.salam.abdullah]

Welcome to Iraq, and thanks for making this video. I have just watched the first minutes abd I feel sorry for the English of people, the cab driver told you 14 then he noticed he meant 40, also your friend Raed meant Iraqi Dinar or IQD was equal to 3.3 USD in the past not 33 and now 1 USD equals 1500 IQD not 150. I wish you a nice journey and if you would like to visit us in Basra you are so welcome, me and my family and friends will be very happy to join us one day

[@luckyboy257]

Love the way Simon going around asking what gun is this like a weapon specialist 😆

[@peterburton2909]

I like Iraqis. Nice people.

[@DtDrum1]

'Iraq so nice' ... while all the women are locked inside.

[@Fidelcastro4903]

yo im an iraqi soldier i went to Mosul in 2017 and a bomb trap went off once and i lost my left hand. about the chicken restaurant guy, he didn't mean his name is "dick" accoriding to the captions he meant to say "Deek" which means "chicken" in arabic.

[@derekfairlie6147]

Brilliant video Simon but the one thing that really shocked me in this video was Simons football skills 😂

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

They seem like lovely people.

[@KristenLB]

‘ someone’s put fairy liquid in the fount-AIN!’ When I say I watched that about 10 times 😂 Wow well done. It must be hard to film in a place you’re nervous in but as usual you’ve done a great job asking questions and helping us get to know what the customs are like as well as the locals.

[@مصطفىفلاح-ج9ر]

Do you have Instagram

[@ates.8]

​@@مصطفىفلاح-ج9ر فشلتونه معودين 😂

[@JLR-gf3le]

It’s about time Simon thank you mate love from West Midlands

[@fcb10futbol15]

as an iraqi the people are one the nicest don’t ever be scared

[@szillar3283]

2 uploads in 2 days you’re too generous 😂

[@SimonWilson12]

Don’t get used to it 😉

[@jordonsky]

@@SimonWilson12 it’s called a bayonet the knife on the gun

[@benedward8559]

Still doesn't make up for no upload in 3 months

[@ozzmosis210]

Outstanding. The women all look really happy and prospering.

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

It's funny how Iraq seems safer and happier than Britain.

[@UburntTheCheese]

8:50 has blown my mind

[@mohammedkh4321]

He said my name is deek it's mean rooster in Arabic 😂

[@jaybazzaz1587]

conversation with kids was amazing

[@danielhaxton2884]

This must feel like living on the edge, completely different culture and out of your comfort zone, so awesome to watch.

[@marius4592]

I take that over NY any day

[@godfather5814]

لماذا حافه الهاويه ؟😮

[@botbeamer]

@@marius4592 It's not about the place, it's about the Islam

[@davidmiller2168]

The bread is so good! Iraq is a beautiful country!!!

[@caneyplayz2954]

iraqi solidiers are so kind. ive met alot when i lived there

[@lee-by8kt]

Great video Simon. One thing that is noticeable is that there are literally no women out in public. That's a sad reality of these countries.

[@maeda7778]

In 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s .. there was women in every street in Baghdad.. in 50s 60s 70s there was so many families go to cinemas even in 11 o'clock in night.but after 2003 everything has changed.

[@AhmedFiras-q5d]

Come here in Iraq see one of the oldest civilizations in the world and taste the best food ever go the mutanabbi statue next to it there’s lots of shops with amazing prices it’s the best place to buy a souvenir then you can go to the Iraq museum that contains lots of historical artifacts and really rare materials and after that you can go to the resting place of Alamam Ali it’s a religious place for muslims but if you went you can enter on certain conditions the dome of it is made from pure gold blocks and the inside is the most beautiful thing so come if you want to

[@thomaserichsen8727]

Man I really the ending, what a great experience. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@CambodiaNomadTips]

I've just realised I have been watching Simon for the last 5 years! Has anyone else followed since the start? Would love Simon to travel from London to Sydney overland for $20 a day. That would be incredible.

[@SantaRozeDelvadoress]

Love the video, how surprising, brainwashed by the media I didn't expect it to be like this and also Simon is trying local food, that is really cool

[@CimInc]

The big knife is also known as a bayonet, thought that was common knowledge tbh :P

[@Afed390]

He's just dumb

[@pigsnblanket5647]

He is british, no knowledge of guns lol

[@cdsmith1990]

@@pigsnblanket5647 What do you think our empire conquered half the world with - bows and arrows??

[@cdsmith1990]

It is common knowledge, he's just a doofus.

[@charlie2834]

@@cdsmith1990 yeah he’s a bit slow, but that’s part of the entertainment in my opinion😅

[@Mr.DalekLK]

On the one hand, the overthrow of Saddam Hussein was good, but on the other hand, I think the US should take more responsibility for all of Iraq and help its economy and people. Of course, the problem is local warlords and politicians and religious fanatics, but I think it would be possible to get along.

[@aj0713]

Babe wake up! Simon Wilson has uploaded … AGAIN

[@WHRBERT]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed. I'd love to go there, I've been to Egypt and Morocco, love the culture, food etc in that part of the world.

[@geography_joe]

Morocco is incredible, i was also thinking about morocco a lot while watching this :)

[@jaimemaisonet3596]

Simon you are very brave man.Stay safe in your travels.

[@AJ.Hashem]

Calm down folks Dick means rooster in Arabic, but the guy was hilarious telling his name like that tho 😂

[@alemare00]

Such a nice video Simon! I wish I had your spontaneity to bring contents like this on KZbin.

[@tboy1234567]

Your videos show how truly accessible the world can be.

[@hpatisseries]

What was the experience like leaving iraq ? I was there back in October and there were many checkpoints just to reach the airport almost missed my flight back 😂

[@vinoiraq8671]

We are very sorry for what happened to you, but what happened to us previously made us very careful in terms of security

[@mustafaalwan6523]

استعملوا عدادات عالتكسيات رحمه للحسين . خزيتونا بين العالم

[@jase12349]

Keep the content coming mate hate the long lay off

[@TommyD1878]

People see a foreigner and look a bit weary… In comes Simon with a big smile and a handshake to just make everyone feel at ease, big balls Simon, big balls!

[@Alex-pc5jv]

Lovely way to start day love the regular uploads !

[@pedrozatravel]

Nice video, very interesting. I couldn't help but notice there almost no women. It seemed strange to me that even in the market there was only one woman. It does look like an interesting place to visit though.

[@kennis942]

FINALLY ANOTHER VIDEO THANKS! keep up the good work!

[@iJustAnas]

8:50 : Stranger : My Name Is Dick ( Roster in Arabic ) Simon : Your name is Dick ? ( Pen!s ) XD

[@j.p.h.8126]

@5:56 i dont think that gun was an AK47 they usualy have like light brown wooden parts. That thing was something else.

[@wetflannel6343]

Honestly seems like a lovely place to visit

[@mouth472]

Just discovered you... Been binging your videos. I love every one!

[@MoneyMakerAviLev]

I love how you always say, see you later to people you will never see again! LOL

[@Tubekeny1]

Great vid as always Simon. Iran next?

[@Daeron_1]

والله قطاه ابو التكسي😂😂

[@InterestingtimesTV]

Great video, reminds me of when I was In Jordan when you said shukran, enjoy!

[@Killdawill]

17:20 is an absolutely hilarious moment,why didn't you accept the offer to fire their M-16

[@tmesx]

It wasn't an offer the guy was confused they can't randomly fire guns

[@Soarific]

I might get a lot of hate and backlash for what I'm about to say but I have always had such a warped perception of Islam/Muslims but after watching so many videos of people visiting the likes of Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia etc all of the people seem to be so friendly towards foreigners and very welcoming. I always associated Islam/Muslims with terrorism and being bad people but these videos are opening my eyes.

[@dudeOmzeh]

You’re welcome to visit us. Don’t let the media fool you!

[@adnanmhamad-tj7pf]

I would like to come bro visit our country be our guest my dear bro

[@harriscouwenberg139]

What a bloke, love Simon

[@hankrusso5065]

This was a tremendous video 👏 so cool to see the history & learn about all that’s gone on in that country. More videos! We love you Simon

[@dragon888193ftw]

Welcome to our country. We apologize if it is disorganized or unclean, it has been like this since 2003, when the USA and UK destroyed our country for now reason. We are trying to rebuilt like before when it was nice

[@rogerhansen1314]

SIMON WHY WHEN I GO TO YOUR PAGE THE CURRENT IS 2 MONTHS OLD PLEASE CAANGE THIS BECAUSE I LOVE WATCHING YOU ADVENTURES BUT CANNOT FOLLOW YOU.

[@briantampa1164]

This is a classic example of my government of the United States making all the Middle East countries and their people seem bad. Almost every vlogger I have watched that went into the Middle Eastern countries are treated very very well.

[@abodalrahmanabas8692]

You got overcharged by that taxi driver you can go from baghdad to the north with only 50$

[@ZetstarMemco]

What the British and US Government done to these people is truly disgusting.

[@micahwai1922]

Love your energy brother.

[@hashemsmadi1146]

Did anyone notice what he said when he called that guy d?ck than deek 😂😂😂 8:58

[@barittos5585]

he meant to say chicken or rooster

[@f47gr45]

The people there are wonderful and see how caring they are in strangers. I did not expect Iraq to be like this. I will visit Iraq soon. I am trying to learn some Arabic words in order to visit all Arab countries

[@mechimansilla]

It's crazy to see that there are almost no women on the street...

[@arctos333]

our women are in specific places and usually with their family or husbands. its not san Francisco. different countries have different cultures

[@AnnAnn-xx4uf]

Never noticed that

[@dd-oe8zv]

@@arctos333 so you say its normal for human being to always stay in a building

[@ExotikK__39]

​@@dd-oe8zv no? Its normal for women to go out here

[@dd-oe8zv]

@@ExotikK__39 Where do they go out to there ? None in the restaurants or squares there as seen in the video

[@lisanancoff3462]

Great video, Simon!

[@tonks640hg4]

Great Video again.. Saw you outside a cafe in Dubai a few days ago. Nice to meet you lol

[@welovelondon4ever262]

Please make the videos longer mate, could watch them for hours!!

[@ImpCaesarAugustus]

Your taxi driver is surprisingly calm about the toppling of his own statue.

[@danmacalpinbruce2555]

Did you see the Ancient hanging gardens of babylon?

[@zamzamwarsame7932]

I love that beautiful country and you don't speak about what you don't know

[@iaintinsley3123]

What a legend Rad is. Top video as per

[@90ffps]

يكرم الله قطه ابو التكسي

[@HonchHeado]

This is central Baghdad though like Beverly Hills of Iraq

[@Marisolita_95]

How come many European countries still receive a lot, and I mean a lot of 'refugees' from Iraq and most of them come from Baghdad? Yeah, I know, the asylum system is broken in Europe. Anyone can get in by saying the magic word 'asylum'. And no, I'm not racist, don't even go there, I'm 50% Venezolana and I also have moved to Europe when I was younger, I didn't use the magic word thou. Now would be a good time for European Iraqis to go back and build their own country because it's peaceful down there.

[@mikeletterst9882]

Xenophobe

[@Marisolita_95]

@@mikeletterst9882 That has nothing to do with what I said in my comment. Obviously you didn't get the point. Though that was to be expected here on KZbin. Have a nice day!

[@MuhammadAli-fx1gt]

Well, why don't you go back to your country because it enjoys peace. Is everything that someone visits Iraq beautiful? Does it mean that the political system and life for the citizen is beautiful for you? An Iraqi living in Britain. Why not come back to his country funny Anytime I can go back Anytime I can go back to Europe

[@fresstempel]

The cab usually costs less than 5 dollars from the airport to downtown Bagdad, you always get scammed haha

[@KC-in9px]

No, the normal fare from the airport to the city center in a private sedan is 55,000 Iraqi Dinar or close to $42 USD. Why comment when you haven't anything accurate to say?

[@fresstempel]

@@KC-in9px I've been there, it's what I paid.

[@lucysanti2045]

i was there a month ago and paid 40 USD for the taxi fare from the airport to The Baghdad Hotel.

[@KC-in9px]

@@fresstempel Yeah sure you have. I've been and know what the standard fare is.

[@KC-in9px]

@@lucysanti2045 Exactly Lucy, enjoy your travels.

[@LucaDisha-gp4bk]

Went to the north of Iraq once to see my cousins and grandparents and it was very nice And pretty. It’s crazy how the west can tell everyone that it’s a bad country and they will believe it.

[@samra6164]

Wellcome to Iraq Simon ✨

[@thwalesproductions]

Another banger as usual!

[@chrisdude2675]

I was there last week, It was very friendly, I even went out at night and had shisha at a restaurant, met a nice TV anchor too.

[@markwilkinson9203]

Brilliant really enjoyed that

[@Kev-wa10-163]

Cool video mate😎

[@PuppetShortFilms]

Go To Jordan Amman it's Beautiful.

[@mrfrisky6501]

Great video! Who else thinks Rad is actually Sadam but is in discuses as a tour guide?

[@yeezusair1472]

Simons friend is soo cool

[@mothanna.]

Your guy is such a charismatic man

[@soranyad8101]

I don't know if it's late , but I strongly recommend you to visit and explore my country Iraqi Kurdistan.

[@FoFLaFe]

3:24 الجشع والاستغلال عند العراقيين لايوصف يارب لاتوفقهم " صديقي سايمون الرحله من المطار الى فندق بغداد لاتكلف فقط 25$ This has set you up. The price of the trip from the airport to the Baghdad Hotel should be only 25 dollars

[@Daeron_1]

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