The Garden of Eden and the Mesopotamian Marshes | Solo female motorcycle travel in Iraq | S01 E03

Next up on my solo motorcycle travels in Iraq: biking to the meeting point of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers-the supposed Garden of Eden, AKA Adam's Tree-and boating out into the famous Mesopotamian Marshes near Basra.
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[@علىالياسري-س5ز1ش]

First comment welcome to Mesopotamia, the cradle of human civilizations, a beautiful and successful journey❤🎉❤🌺💕🌹💞

[@kevinjohnprice7773]

I have learned so much about Iraq because of your videos i want to go there thank you for enriching my life and may God bless you

[@sarmadk8340]

by the way you have a very good historical background about Iraq

[@sarmadk8340]

Welcome to Iraq I hope you enjoy your trip and if you need anything I live in Baghdad

[@asdhussam]

thank you Alex to for posting this video The situation in the marshes is fragile. Thank you for conveying this note

[@newaccount9503]

Welcome in Iraq

[@GringoLoco1]

Visiting the Garden of Eden wasn't on my Wednesday morning schedule -- thanks for the unexpected!

[@aladdin3959]

Thank you so much for your positive thoughts about my country Iraq, welcome to the cradle of civilizations 🇮🇶! I was born & raised in Basrah , like 45 minutes away from the city of Qurna but Iv never been to the garden of Eve, I was jealous 😁, enjoy your visit and stay safe

[@murtadaalrkiba355]

Welcome to in Iraq 🇮🇶 and thank you to speaking for Iraq 🇮🇶 to the climate change it is going throughout❤

[@jasmhmod4309]

You are welcome in my country ❤❤❤❤

[@mandydone3061]

Your voice and the way you narrate make the video even more interesting, enjoyable and also feels like I'm traveling with you, love it.

[@yabba234]

So excited to see Iraq through your eyes. Thank you for sharing and safe travels to you. Mesopotamia is the cradle of civilization, I have always been interested in what it looks like today.

[@amirmusah1100]

Welcome to my country...Iraq ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@gopalprasath]

I love your content Alex, keep it up.

[@solowingpixy8190]

Thing I love about vloggers like this is that it cuts away at most of the propaganda stuff about what certain countries are like. End of the day, most are just normal people that are up for a chat.

[@alimohtashimkhan2711]

Beautiful video, extremely beautiful running commentary and especially style of comment.

[@خادماهلالبيت-ت6غ]

انت امرأة في غاية الشجاعه

[@ehabl8816]

enjoyed this

[@johnjones4621]

Hi Alex, Great video i read a book a few years ago cannot remember the title, about a British Nurse that met an Iraqi in Birmingham England who was studying at university then married and move to Iraq in the 1960 it was quite enlightening to learn that Iraq second language in the 60s was English and that there was a lot of English radios stations I imagine form colonial Britain? Not withstanding this it was quite obvious that the people of Iraq are like all all genuine people kind generous and welcoming. ❤ Love your work ❤

[@aeonstyle032]

This is almost like a documentary of a beautiful but sad history. Thank you for sharing.

[@sj--m]

A strong woman, I wish you success, may God save you🇮🇶❤️

[@sinnermanbob]

planning to ride around the world , love your videos as it is as it comes the bad and the good . hope to meet you once on the roud or in dubai , greetings from a belgian -)

[@VagaBumAdventures]

Will you be passing through usa and Mexico?

[@sinnermanbob]

@@VagaBumAdventures yes wont miss that lol

[@GraemeRobinson]

I enjoy catching up on your travels with your intermittent videos. As always the interactions with people are a highlight though I'm a sucker for the riding sequences and adventure too. Love your work!!

[@chrisscott1547]

Excellent narration.

[@sharonwright7932]

My goodness woman…I’m hooked!

[@bassamtravel]

Great Video Thank you 😊

[@DikiNianto]

Actually Iraq is so beautiful country...With friendly people

[@triskelworkshop2855]

As you put it : The one woman circus . Both funny and to me, also a bit scary . First time watching your videos and i'm hooked already. Keep it up ! Stephan, Antwerp (B)

[@q8bug]

Yalla Habibis 😍love your videos, keep it up

[@worldview730]

Great travel show, kudos to you for your work! 👍👍👍👍

[@MichiNetwork]

Happy Journey

[@RashoodyShow]

you have to visit jordan it's really fantastic country

[@aymanali8418]

Amazing ❤

[@basheerahmad806]

wooow, i like ur vedios, ur new subscriber Ahmad from derby uk, uni student...

[@cohall46]

Very interesting, informative, and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. To help with navigation perhaps you might like a Garmin navigation unit.

[@gorrillasofficial]

waiting for your new video❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@saadialmalki4326]

Hello .you are welcome in lraq..Basra

[@APM866]

Very Nice and very informative 🙏🙏

[@cahyospn723]

The beauty of Iraq - Nice exploring to the middle East. I hope you plan to go to Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia.

[@maakamakana7007]

Now you are someone I would love to met on the road..I will keep an eye out for your bike

[@adriansmart9460]

Holy smokes dude! This is a far cry from Fox Chapel..I like how you mixed Iraqi history with the current life to give us context. Stay safe out there!

[@محمودابوشاكر-ب5ض]

🎉

[@tyuouuy3635]

❤❤❤❤🎉

[@vardonian]

Well done, thanks!

[@blendhawramy7759]

Welcome ✨✨

[@tomsky7464]

I am feeling sad that such a unique environment and culture is dying. Thank you.

[@originalmix2546]

same here. Iraq used to be my number one on bucket list when I was a teenager and it still hasn't lost it's attraction to me. It's irrational and beautiful.

[@search2learn776]

Do you think that Iraq is dying? You need some patience so that you can see with your own eyes that Iraq cannot die. These are not just words; Be patient and you will see.

[@dragonplayer4803]

In the next five years iraq will be very different and surprise everyone

[@originalmix2546]

@@dragonplayer4803 in which sense and thanks to whom? Just a bet - are Chinese investors interested?

[@fnm7893]

enjoy your day❤❤

[@brado8695]

Welcome to my city Nasiriyah

[@soniasar7]

Are you really from englan ? You speak American English

[@michaelreid8857]

I Speak North American English and yes I agree with you that Alex speaks with English, lacking the normal heavy accents found in most English. However, as a native Anglophone. I do detect a very slight accent that tells me she is not Canadian or US raised. I suspect that she has been blessed to have been brought up in an International environment and possibly went to a US or Canadian school. I am a Dual UK Canadian Citizen, raised in the US, now back in Canada. Fluent in Spanish and not French! Almost as complex and mixed up!

[@nerhajireddy6547]

Kudos…!🎉

[@Bookishtraveller]

👏🏻👏🏻 Wow When are you uploading your next video. It’s a while now 🤗🎥

[@محمد-ص5ز8م]

beautiful girl You welcome in iraq 🇮🇶

[@ملتقىدجلةوالفرات]

Did u have a guide??😮😮

[@Kashiflaghari-x5c]

Very Nice

[@TheCe1conroy]

Nothing new lately, I hope she’s Ok??

[@christianladu1136]

Hey there, algorithm. Meet my friend, engagement.

[@Jalan_Hendrikus]

Salam kenal kawan...salam wanita pemberani.saya kagum.salam.from indonesia🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@ابورحيلالگناص313]

اهلا وسهلا فيك في ارض الرافدين دجله والفرات ونحن سكان الاهوار نرحب بكم ان تزورونا ومنازلنا لخدمتكم

[@wuweimarx1725]

Is Alex still alive? I can't find any info.

[@duckbizniz663]

Really appreciate your video on Basra and the marsh wetland of Chibayishi. Yes, the water seem to be low. You were there during a cold period. Southern Iraq is a desert. The Euphrates and Tigre Rivers get their water from the melted snow of Turkey, Iran, and Caucuses. If the water level looks low it is probably due to the time of the year, and nothing to do with anything else. Saddam's government may be build canals but that was probably for irrigation purposes, to get water to farms or communities. Martyrs Monument is at same level as the reed plants. If the water level came up higher then Martyrs Monument would be underwater. The local people would not build their monument to dead soldiers underwater. That would not be respectful. Yes? The marshes are very close to the Iran-Iraq border. The Monument to Martyrs is for local men who fought for Iraq against Iran. They were not killed by the evil Saddam. They died fighting for their country Iraq. Sometimes Americans get caught up with government propaganda and we want to vilify Saddam for everything.

[@japhetbalicas8063]

Hi Hello mam i,hope you enjoy your day have a nice Ride

[@Bucj]

حبيبيص 😂😂 🇮🇶 ❤🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ahmadashoor7365]

اهلا وسهلا بك في الجبايش

[@naurojbhandari]

You have to come Nepal 🇳🇵

[@dejanmitic7529]

I love you Alexandra

[@dinkaman2160pukka]

"Lost with Purpose" ---> Africa, down west coast, via cameroon, congo, angola and the rest is even more fun..................if u r lucky, might see gorillas on the road in congo, bush elephants, lions, giraffe, himba tribe, san people etc...............done it yet?

[@JayarMalaya-zc8fd]

Your verry nice voice...and face..

[@hassanrr9589]

Why is there no Arabic translation?

[@momowednesday7735]

لازم تتعلم انجليزي

[@JayarMalaya-zc8fd]

I'm fun in asian country...

[@haridarmawan]

Every time I see Iraq, I always remember Bush. It can not be denied bush was a war criminal.

[@The_moon2]

13:46 isn't garden of eden

[@sortof3337]

you sound american, but are english live in belgium, and ride bike around middle east. you're an anime girl come to life.

[@hotmaaritonang4308]

Love your travel, can i get the instagram of the cheff... i do apreciate if you're do..

[@feistymind4915]

It is not saddam hussian It is the american war on iraq girl

[@ljoelmchanley3676]

If Javert's neighbors saw you ride in they already know you are a girl, trust me, 100% girl!

[@alialredha7601]

i think you didn't like Iraq .......... and one more thing you have to be a social person ........ good luck with exploring Iraq

[@infovideos7355]

If you made it to Babylon just give me a call

[@2kpounders461]

I was with you until you started talking about climate change. Then quickly followed that with the marshes were drained on purpose. So yeah, blame climate change

[@شسمهشسمه-ك5ي]

I think she die

[@eagleeye8920]

اقبال نساء امريكا واوروبا على العراق في الآونة الاخيرة ملفت حقاً لا سيما والعراق في ظروفها الحالية ابعد ما تكون جاذبة للسياح , هل وجدوا يا ترى دافعاً آخر للقدوم بهذه الاعداد , المعنى في قلب فتوى المراجع والـ (المتعة ) .

[@AhmedKEEN]

هو شوصل العراق لهالوضع غير عقلياتكم هذي لمصديه

[@محمد-ص5ز8م]

لا تتالم ياابن عائشة ابكي بصمت

[@eagleeye8920]

@@محمد-ص5ز8م البكاء ستعرفه طويلاً يا ابن المتعة .

[@momowednesday7735]

​@@محمد-ص5ز8م قل خيرا أو اصمت

[@محمد-ص5ز8م]

@@momowednesday7735 اي خير؟ هذا آلَنِجّسِ يطعن بشرف العراقيين بطريقة قُذِرةّ وايحاء لا يخرج الا من بيت امه عٌآئشُةّ المتعة في ديني زواج شرعي به عدة وشروط وحقوق وواجبات هذا يحاول ان يجعل الموضوع زٍنِآ وٌبًيَعٌ شُرفُ والاجانب ياتون للعراق لهذه المسألة لانه ابن عائشة وكل اناء يطفح باللذي فيه من آلَخِسِةّ وٌآلَقُذِآرةّ وٌآلَنِجّآسِةّ ولا ننسى ان نبيه في صحيح البخاري شرع لصحابي ان يتمتع مع صحابية بلا عدة ولا شروط ولا حقوق ولا واجبات وحرمها بعد ثلاث فنبيه يشرع الشئ الذي يراه مستقبح فنبيه قُذِر شرعه آلَقُتٌآلَ مًقُآبًلَ آلَجّنِسِ من يجاهد معي اشرع له التمتع وبعد ان اكتمل الجهاد حرمه عل باقي المسلمين فهو يطعن بالله ورسوله

[@sunguy1394]

Not just climate change caused the dryness, but actually, Turkey, Iraq's bad and jealous neighbors, cut off the Tigris and Euphrates on Iraq by building massive dams. Anyways, welcome to Iraq, and I hope you'll come back again in the future as Iraq has only now started growing with this current government that was formed only 5 months ago.

[@mohammedsavio6172]

‏‪9:44‬‏

[@here.a7med]

What kind of growth has this government achieved? Is the economy better or is the pasport stronger than before?

[@sunguy1394]

@@here.a7med Ended corruption, continued lagging projects, and provided employment to millions plus repairing streets and cornices, activating agriculture and manufacturing, social security, tourism, enhancing security and safety. About the passport, the foreign minister is Kurdish and is a separatist, so he's messing up on purpose to hurt Iraq and Iraqi passports by randomly giving diplomatic passports to thousands of people thus our passport is lagging but this will be fixed when the upcoming mass sacking of ministers happen. When you activate agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, the economy will improve automatically. This government is 6 months old only, I expect Iraq's gdp to signal high-ranking in 2024. This government also invested in Iraq's massive gas reserves, which need 2 years to start exporting, plus the oil price is high and Iraq is 2nd biggest exporter of oil in OPEC so 2024 is going to be great for Iraq.

[@wonderfullife6896]

​@@here.a7med future is be

[@JQUICK21]

I am hoping the Iraq Dinar moves UP in value soon!....but I have been waiting for a very long time.....Much love to you Iraqi's from West Virginia USA

[@Ameng3471]

What happened to you? It has been couple of months wo video. Are you ok? Hope everything is okay

[@darraghryan8219]

Awesome content 💯

[@tallbmiyhi7179]

Iraq is the most famous country for its hospitality and free food ❤

[@zweispurmopped]

…and it's heart warming to see the loveliness the Iraqi people are capable of! Here's a big hug to you all from Germany! 🤗

[@حسينحسين-غ4ه9ح]

We Iraqis love everyone❤

[@باقر-ت1س]

Welcome to Iraq 😊😊

[@mesoiq]

In the raining season these marshes raise and fall about 1 meter and like you said it's fragile , You can't believe how this 1 meter affects the fish and the plants which are the essence of the echo system here

[@jopo7]

I hope she isn't lost without a purpose..

[@hayderbahjat817]

What happened to you? No new stuff

[@ay9.7]

Hi there you crossed my shop when the navigation app take you on a short cut through the market 😂 8:48

[@abdulrahmanaljamea8458]

Welcome to Iraq and sorry for chaotic views you face, this country were much better before, thanks for your positive attitude,, wish you enjoy your journey.

[@mrengtop]

I haven't seen a brave woman like you... Welcome to the land between rivers, Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilisations Iraq... Take care dear, wish you all the best.❤❤❤⚘️⚘️⚘️🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🙋‍♂️

[@darceew]

Wikipedia articles and videos on Mesopotamia brought me here funny enough.

[@BBNM77]

Are you ok ? no videos since months !!

[@tigru3454]

❤❤ so beautiful

[@العراق-ص9ط]

Welcome in lraq

[@باقر-ت1س]

😊😊🥰🥰🇮🇶

[@yusufazad4796]

wow thanks

[@michaelreid8857]

You know a picture speaks a thousand words. That old man’s expressions and shaking his head said what we know he was thinking. A young lady riding across the Middle East on a Motorcycle. Now I’ve seen everything! 🤣🤣🤣

[@سميرعباس-ف8د]

❤

[@babylongate]

"Did you know that the tale of Adam and Eve, familiar to many, actually finds its roots in ancient Sumerian mythology? It was the gods Innana and Enki who were the precursors to these revered figures. The tale was crafted by the Sumerians, who lived in the city of Urr, situated near the convergence of two powerful rivers. It was the majesty of this setting, where the rivers intertwined and merged into one, that served as the perfect inspiration for this epic saga, reminding us of the magnificence of nature and its ability to inspire great human stories.