TRAVELING ACROSS IRAQ FOR 7 DAYS (Kurdistan)

🙏🏼 Thank you for making these videos possible through your support of Seek Discomfort
⚡️ SEEK DISCOMFORT: seek-discomfort.com/yes-theory
This week, I traveled to the beautiful country of Iraq. All my life I'd heard of the war in Iraq and how dangerous it was to visit, but I wanted to go there and explore if for myself to hear the stories that didn't make it into the media. So, along with Drew Binsky, Lexie Alford and Cory Martin, we were taken around Iraqi Kurdistan by our amazing guide, Baderkhan.
Thank you to Lexie Limitless for joining us on this crazy adventure:
/ @lexielimitless
/ lexielimitless
Thank you to Cory Martin for shooting this video:
cory.s.mart...
Thank you to Baderkhan for taking us around Kurdistan!
baderkhanam...
Thank you to Drew Binsky for joining us:
/ thehungrypartier
✈ Book an Adventure: travel.yestheory.com/
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
⁺ Yes Theory Plus: / @seekdiscomfort
📝 Follow Matt’s Newsletter: yestheory.com/newsletter/
📸 Instagram - / yestheory
🐦 Twitter - / yestheory
🎬 Facebook- / yestheory
☮️ If you want to join the Yes Fam Facebook group which is 100,000+ of our most engaged and badass community members, you can apply here:
/ yesfam
🎥 HOW WE MAKE OUR VIDEOS
🎵 Where we find our music:
1- Epidemic Sound. Amazing royalty free music for KZbin. Free 30 day trial here: share.epidemicsound.com/wFFbr​
2- Musicbed. Amazing label-quality cinematic music. 30-day free trial here:
share.mscbd.fm/YesTheory​
3- Artlist. 2 Months Free High Quality Music: artlist.io/artlist-70446/?art​...
🎞 Our b-roll and stock footage:
2 Months Free Stock Footage Videos: artgrid.io/Artgrid-114820?art​...
For an amazing b-roll and footage library, checkout: storyblocks.com/YesTheory​
📈 Our Most Popular KZbin Videos
🎬 Traveling to the least visited country in the world: • Traveling to the Least...
🎬 Becoming Superhuman with Iceman Wim Hof: • BECOMING SUPERHUMAN WI...
🎬 We Helicopter Bungee Jumped with Will Smith: • WE HELICOPTER BUNGEE J...
🎙 The Yes Theory Podcast: spoti.fi/3sFdq6v
GET IN TOUCH
🌍 Our website - www.yestheory.com
🌍 Advertise With Us - [e-mail]
Who are we?
We believe that life’s greatest moments and deepest connections exist outside of your comfort zone.
Ask us a Question:
Tweet us @yestheory

[@BUNNYBOILERkony2012]

"One day people will not call me a terrorist, but call me a tourist" wow, that's an emotional statement to process.

[@cyrhelangco2647]

Indeed brother!

[@christym6168]

❤️

[@bigfoot2639]

💜💜

[@jamieellis8875]

❤️

[@richp2938]

That's what stood out for me in the video also

[@jacobsimpson3240]

It hurt my heart when he said, "People of the middle east, we suffer from terrorism more than anyone else in the world, so don't stereotype us as terrorists."

[@zahrasaid7137]

This is something I’ve always thought of I couldn’t understand how people are labelling immigrants, who’ve fled from terrorism, the same label as their enemies. It’s sad.

[@ANGELQV113]

The sad truth, But the USA is trying to change that.

[@AlinaYouTubeVlogs]

@@ANGELQV113 I wouldn’t say so lol, America fights alongside the Iraqi’s to defeat the insurgents

[@danieljaramillo9936]

@@ANGELQV113 lol then why did they give Al-Queda funds and weapons

[@beeb7006]

@@danieljaramillo9936 pshhhh we dont talk about that. Stop ruining the US "Hero" Image.. ;)

[@sudippoudel7180]

“Every Muslims are not terrorist and every terrorist are not Muslims” What a story and documentary man! I hope every people should see this video and change their mindset about Muslim countries and people. Being a person from South Asia, I loved the way Iraqi people are and their tradition and culture. Beautiful content with beautiful story! Heaps of love ❤️

[@mortezaaminii67]

Evry moslem are not terrorist but all of terrorist are moslem!!daesh. Alqaede. Taliban . Sopay pasdaran ...

[@mrlonely5324]

But I don’t think they’re christiams

[@mdzaid5925]

​@@mrlonely5324Eg: US Army... I don't think so there is a bigger terrorist organization. If you are talking about smaller groups then we have some in India ( Separatists )

[@jobangharekhan2601]

Every Muslim is not terrorist buy most of the terrorists are muslim

[@user-kk2pc7ik7t]

You would be surprised to find that much of the terrorism in the west are perpetrated by right wing extremists.

[@morgantaylor3790]

He is such a beautiful soul, what a world we would have if more people had the same outlook on life as he does. So much love for his country❤️❤️

[@hemantshishir3415]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ_VeWmpe99gbJY

[@zbomb33]

“...later people won’t call me a terrorist, but a tourist!” What a charming and upbeat man, we need more people like him in this world.

[@mikecunt7385]

That was the best line of the whole video

[@daniamsalem]

There are more people like him on our planet than the media wants us to believe.

[@get4thletic]

for real, speachless

[@yusyusoff2239]

18:40

[@soruyyorum]

WELCOME TO TRASHLAND

[@RoyMorales]

I started crying when he said "later on, people won't call me a terrorist, they will call me a tourist."

[@laurenharrell227]

That statement made me cry too. It was crazy how he was laughing and talking about such sad and horrible things but making positivity about it.

[@danieldanieldadada]

Wth why do you cry with that? Seek help you two. It's not normal to cry that easily.

[@serhiiarion]

The message at the end realy moved me (34:19). "We are different from outside but similar from inside". I wish more people come to realizing it! Huge thanks from Ukraine.

[@hatuminator]

"it doesn't matter whether you are Yazeedi, Muslim, or Jewish we all pray to the same God" He was saying this while the three of them had their arms on each other's shoulders pretty much hugging each other...i love seeing things like this that was so wholesome I love to see people from different parts of the world from different cultures showing respect and love to each other that's what it's all about ✌️ mainstream media forces people to think that we're all so different and that we cannot mingle with each other and that of we do we won't get along and that it will be awkward but in reality we're all so similar and can enjoy and respect each other's company and cultures and can even be brothers and sisters

[@garymaidman625]

Mainstream media is very much on the left side of politics and are so easy to claim racism or any other type of bigotry, yet they deal in identity politics and segregation, which is incredibly bigoted. Identity politics stereotypes people of a certain culture, subculture, lifestyle, etc. People should not be defined by what they are but by who they are. Are there bad people in these cultures? Of course there are. But there are also good people. We should not be ignorant about cultures and ask people of different cultures about their culture. Not only are they happy to talk about their culture, but knowledge removes fear. Ignorance and the unknown is fear. Unfortunately, thanks to mainstream media, we are living in a pandemic of fear.

[@jonnyenough1531]

Jews do not pray to the same god.. They literally do not.

[@sergeantkawaii8070]

Beautiful message

[@jjggjjjjjhhuu6707]

In Iraq, our religions differ, and there are also many nationalities. We love each other and live in peace. I love them all because they are my countrymen.

[@keannelambertson6927]

“One day they will not call me a terrorist, they will call me a tourist”- What an incredible story. Thank you for showing this to the world!

[@wongyenhong9499]

this is where I stop rn, lmao, i would like to quote that too,he's such an amazing person

[@tarekeldosouqi5276]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XIhJKwdr6HbKc wow

[@arihantjain9572]

And the moon in the background gave me chills!!

[@kacgb5315]

@Jesus Gonzalez ....are u ok, its just christianity, christianity influenced European cultrue not the other way round, just like it influenced the assyrian ppl who live in this so called Kurdistan

[@iamtheyoni]

"People will not call me a terrorist, they will call me a tourist"- what a fuckin legend!

[@carl___________]

King 👑

[@ANGELQV113]

RIGHT!!!!

[@anderecheverria772]

@@ANGELQV113 nnnnnnnnki

[@thembinkosikissama8764]

999th like👍

[@Sarah-mh7gm]

When he said this I teared up.

[@mariaap8502]

I have been in Mesopotamia and I am really in love with place and people there ! Wish Peace in Kurdistan ! ❤️💛💚

[@marcusaurelius3487]

Kurds are not native to mesopotamia.

[@Janezei]

Thanks 😊

[@MariVelvet_]

Mesopotamia is not Kurdistan. It’s Assyria. Kurds tried stealing it after killing many Assyrians for the land. It’s not Kurdistan Kurdistan doesn’t exist.

[@mariaap8502]

@marissaz1771 you are right Assyria

[@jjggjjjjjhhuu6707]

​@@MariVelvet_You said well that it is northern Iraq, our land and our country, so that the world stops saying Kurdistan. There is no such thing as Kurdistan. There is such a thing as Iraq.

[@hannahudom7475]

It was quite emotional for me watching this video.....I wish people could be more concerned of these people rather than stereotyping them

[@hillaryemmanuel119]

Have you watched the Syria episode... Trust me, you might burst into tears😪

[@soruyyorum]

WELCOME TO THE TRASHLAND... LOL

[@jjggjjjjjhhuu6707]

​@@soruyyorumThere is someone here who is jealous hahahahaha

[@soruyyorum]

@@jjggjjjjjhhuu6707 hello Middle East trash, are you funny, 😂😂 nobody can't be jealous your bloody land, don't worry

[@rozkarim6241]

ofc the turk has to coment something negative cause of jelousy@@soruyyorum

[@CustomName]

Seeing Yes Theory at 10 million would be insane, I just remember back to the time of sneaking into places with high visibility jackets and clipboards aha.

[@rachnasomani5349]

True

[@AxxLAfriku]

AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! PAAAAAIIIINNNN!!!!!! I broke my hand yesterday because of the hate comments I get on my amazing videos. I was so angry that I punched a hole in my computer. Please don't comment anything mean on my wonderful videos, dear cus

[@thunderbolt3265]

True

[@rob9911]

They deserve it. I love this channel

[@Whatthaa]

Man they’ll do whatever possible to get there just by the amazing vibe people get out of them

[@drewbinsky]

Dude it was seriously one of the best trips of my life ! So grateful to share it together and can’t wait for the next 🙏🙏

[@naveennath5134]

Drew Binsky!

[@ikhsanhafizi5280]

Thank you for showing us how beautiful the people and the place really is around the world

[@ubt__________]

🥱😯🥱😯🥱😯🥱

[@SaadKhan-wv5ql]

Drew just bring these guys to Pakistan. You came here and you had a wonderful experience. Ask these guys to trek to K2 base camp or do whatever they want. But please please please bring them to Pakistan. By the way I love your content.

[@ubt__________]

🅱️insky

[@lexuslopez2523]

These people were all such beautiful souls ❤This video brought me tears. The fact that they are still so optimistic despite their situation, has changed my outlook on life. Sending the people of Iraq all my love, health, happiness, and peace. 🙏

[@thegratepotato1281]

This isn’t Iraq, it’s Kurdistan.

[@jjggjjjjjhhuu6707]

​@@thegratepotato1281This is northern Iraq, you idiot. Stop saying Kurdistan. You are in Iraqi territory and northern Iraq

[@lopb]

Thank you from Iraq

[@jimbot1116]

By far, one of my favorite episodes on this channe. Thank you so much for opening our eyes. LOVE, PEACE, NO WAR!!!

[@soruyyorum]

WELCOME TO THE TRASHLAND... LOL

[@BlackJannik]

@@soruyyorum shut up

[@soruyyorum]

@@BlackJannik YOU SHUT CAVE MAN

[@flixxy411]

@@soruyyorumturkey is trash indeed

[@kaiwan]

*As a Kurdish It was my dream to see Yes Theory in Kurdistan Region!* Thanks for coming to the place I was raised and born! And so happy to see my friend Baderkhan here!

[@burak3217]

Yesss God bless you

[@blindbelivin]

Sameee

[@FOH3663]

I'm so appreciative of seeing it this genuine way ... full of solid context... looks wonderful.

[@abdulkadirkasit3727]

I am Turkish 🖐

[@misterspace6158]

Ayyyy a fellow Kurd

[@scottwilliamsgsd]

“People will not call me a terrorist, but a tourist” . One of the best lines I have ever heard on KZbin. Baderkhan seems like an amazing guy. Well done Yes Theory, another amazing upload!

[@adrianaalyice9214]

When he said that it made me soooo emotional 🥺

[@kaypee4704]

Yes Theory, thank you for this video…Kurdish people are very humble, and friendly……Baderkhan , you rock….would like to visit sometime….❤❤❤🇺🇸

[@annetteortiz7978]

I HAVE NEVER LEFT MY COUNTRY EVER & ONLY BEEN TO VERY FEW STATES. THIS VIDEO MADE ME CRY SO MUCH TO SEE THE BEAUTY IN THIS COUNTRY & TO SEE HIM SAY ALL IT NEEDED WAS LOVE.🥺 IF ONLY PEOPLE COULD SEE THE BEAUTY IN EVERYTHING INSTEAD OF BEING HATEFUL TOWARDS OTHERS JUST BECAUSE THEY DON'T LIVE UP TO THEIR STANDARDS OR JUST BECAUSE ALL THEY HAVE SHOWN US WAS THAT IT WAS NOTHING BUT WAR ZONE & TO STAY AWAY. IT IS EXACTLY VIDEOS LIKE THIS THAT HAVE ALSO CONVINCED ME TO MOVE TO ERBIL, IRAQ THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 28TH, 2022. MAY GOD PROTECT US ALL NO MATTER WHERE IN THE WORLD WE ARE.❤️ BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER & ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST TO BE POSITIVE NO MATTER WHAT & REMEMBER LOVE & PEACE CONQUER ALL. 🥺❤️🎀 THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! YOU HAVE A NEW SUBSCRIBER.❤️🎀

[@johnnyharris]

Man I loved this so much.

[@dragon888193ftw]

Didn’t you call Madeline Albright your “diplomacy hero”? The same one that said killing 500,000 Iraqi children to disarm Iraq was “worth it”?

[@natural91LC]

OMGosh ! Johnny HARRISSSS!!!! I love your videos too! I hope we'll soon see a collab with YesTheory :)

[@vishnuvijwani]

Yayyyy! Johnny you are here too! 😄

[@ramakrishnangopinath7464]

Johnny Harris ur amazing

[@sultanmohammadarif5370]

Big fan of yours. I liked your video about how us stole middle east , iraq, hawaii

[@user-in8uo3go5y]

“We people from the middle east suffer more from terrorism than anyone else in the world, so please don’t stereotype us.” Couldn’t say it better, Baderkhan is the best

[@cap6741]

I think he's gay.

[@internetexplorer7143]

@@cap6741 You’re gay

[@thekupus1]

We are all gay! Telling someone they are gay isn't an insult, it's not 1960s anymore.

[@andersrhoades6009]

@@thekupus1 im not gay

[@thekupus1]

@@andersrhoades6009 Who cares?

[@MrReese]

That man has an unbelievable outlook on life, his positivity really is contagious. A wonderful film as usual, thanks for doing this.

[@liasunshine7470]

In February of 2021 I was terrified to go to the grocery store & Thomas is going to Iraq. This channel has showed me that I've built a prison of fear for myself & I hate it. Thank you for all of the Blessings that you give others.

[@kurdwaar]

Kurdistan is not Iraq

[@jjggjjjjjhhuu6707]

​@@kurdwaarKurdistan in northern Iraq. What is this? Do you want to divide the state of Iraq? Kurdistan is an Iraqi region and is also located in the north of Iraq. This is annoying. I live in the Kurdistan region. It bothers me when you say Kurdistan, say Iraq.

[@rozkarim6241]

kurdistan isnt irak, we have a kurdish leader, masud barzani and we have a different culture and lifestyle, if it bothers you that we want to be indiependent and treated with respect then thats a you problem@@jjggjjjjjhhuu6707

[@jacobbabcock8943]

@@kurdwaardid you not watch the video.

[@HorrorSkunx]

Your stories are unbelievable.

[@donbyczynski2357]

It's great content. Wholesome. Lolz

[@trevs2417]

No they’re stories

[@emanhobbit]

I wish there was less editing and voice overs and more raw, real video but whatever

[@lanquinosirach9502]

What is the name of that oldest monastery? Can we visit that? Can we coordinate with the same friend you have ti bring us there in the monastery? Sorry for asking. - from Arctic Canada here.

[@azadkurdistan5551]

@@lanquinosirach9502 there place is call shangal in Kurdistan from North of Iraq and all stories are right happen you can That is the guys m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=271271264355082&id=100044166319552

[@joebruey]

Baderkhan: "Some day, people will not call me a terrorist, they'll call me a tourist". That's an MLK speech-worthy line. Well said, Baderkhan. Thank you for this video. I've always wanted to see more of Iraq since my last, more 'unpleasant' visit. Well done!

[@HierophanticRose]

Yea, we all recognize it when something is said that has deep history of emotion, struggle, and the wisdom born out of those underneath it. It's very interesting.

[@catapat4891]

can you tell me your experience what happened

[@OttoEmil10]

Tools

[@vijithaguruge4064]

He deserve a nobel peace prize for the effort he put to change this world

[@joebruey]

@@catapat4891 let’s just say I spent a year there in a capacity that was not as friendly as the one that Yes Theory experienced. That being said, it was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

[@Goncalooooooooo]

Guys, this was brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing a different perspective of this wonderful people, they trully deserved it. Keep up the excellent work.

[@sirtunacan]

It's almost 2023, I have just recently found your channel, and while I am jealous that you get to experience these moments and I don't I also feel that you put out wonderful content (I LOVED your video on Syria). You absolutely deserve to have gotten to 10 million by now and wish you the best of luck on achieving that goal!

[@durnham]

That Kurdish Gentleman speaks such lovely words, Bless his soul

[@aaysegultulu]

amin

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Totally🥺 they’re the sweeties ❤️

[@7mad211]

are you britian?

[@soruyyorum]

THERE IS NO COUNTRY IN THE WORD AS KURDISTAN..IT IS ILLEGAL NAME.. It would be more correct to call it Northern Iraq instead of Kurdistan. Since the Turkmen, who have owned that geography for 1000 years, are only seen as a minority, then the Kurds are also a minority. That is Northern Iraq.

[@Birbs]

Baderkhan's mood is just something else.. 😂 So excited for the new season ♥

[@JB-bw1gn]

they should do more with him i guess

[@huseyinonganaydogdu1189]

@@JB-bw1gn Get him in the Yes Theory!

[@huseyinonganaydogdu1189]

@Dale Gribble he is from Kurdistan

[@berlin3876]

@Dale Gribble lol why should he hates u ? We kurds love any religions we want Peace

[@red-on8400]

@dragon warrior dude why are you talking about homosexuality in all the replies??

[@marvinpulumo3281]

Hi guys much respect to the "Yes Theory" group and to everyone that follows your amazing adventures around the world. I'm from South Africa, south of the African continent, southern tip of Africa. I would so love joining you guys and sharing all the information that's scattered out there in the world. Capture the love you try to spread, I must say that's really fullfiling an genuine. If I had the means, I would travel the world to try find you guys an join the cause. Cheers have more energy to continue an never give up on the world, I won't give up on you 👋💯🤗

[@jassyjubilee3248]

Baderkhan is an inspiration and so positive! Praying for your people’s continued resilience and that you can continue spreading awareness my friend. Thank you so much Yes Theory for a video like this. Really enjoyed. A different side of iraq that I’d never seen before. God bless you all! ❤

[@shriramkumbhojkar4515]

Baderkhan is the true example of someone who is patriotic. Instead of escaping from the situation the country is in, he wants to build and improve upon it until his last breath. This is what differs people like him from the people who think harming people other than their religion is what patriotism is. Mad respect!

[@0julius0]

well said.

[@user-lm9oq6yw6n]

@Ahmad Itani and that they deserve.

[@dominictoretto9645]

@@user-lm9oq6yw6n They are already autonomous in their regions and have their own president

[@kurdishcaptionsteam5377]

Kurds want a separate country which is basically everything you saw in this video. It's kurdish culture and cities here.

[@shriramkumbhojkar4515]

@@kurdishcaptionsteam5377 that's why I never mention Iraq. Instead I just said his country😊

[@flinn6142]

”One day they will not call me a terrorist, they will call me a tourist” that part hit hard..

[@Cyber_Girl]

You guys live in a big bubble and don't know about the outside of the bubble and believe what media tell you without any proof

[@bankabaver4583]

Thank you for this video, my girlfriend is Kurd from Kurdistan , Will visit her family in Slemani in the summer. I would like to see Iraq as well. Best Wishes from Sweden!

[@Hunter-ck3ty]

Badarkan is a truly enlightened individual and needs to go on a world speaking tour. If he and people like him could tell the world such a simple message like people are not terrorists and just simply need love then I think the world could heal itself in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for this video and please keep up the good work, you too are helping to heal this planet.

[@ZAEMMUSIC]

As a Big and old Yes Theory fan from northern Iraq ( Kurdistan), I never thought that one day I will be able to tell my story and the story of my people through Yes Theory's channel to the world. When I met Thomas, at that moment I believed in the power of the law of attraction, and the power of the Internet. Yes, Theory has shaped my life in many ways, and I don't know how thankful and grateful I'm for them. Thank you Yes Theory, Thank You Badirkhan for letting this happen, and thanks to all the other crew.

[@MuhammedSafin]

Thank you brother for also being so generous in the video, explaining what Kurds and Yezdis have been through👏🏻

[@forcomingtv1554]

Amazing people in Iraq

[@nabilberrada4665]

Thank you for showing how amazing your culture is, and how generous and welcoming your people are, from your muslim brother

[@yadhamin]

You were amazing.

[@bhafc9732]

Keep believing bro! I’m watching from New Zealand and your story has now travelled around the world and touched many people! Also I love the peacock!

[@brendanjohnstone4493]

"we suffer from terrorism more than anyone else so don't stereotype us as terrorists" what a perfect thing to say. Everyone needs to hear that, especially in North America. Baderkhan is an amazing man. Amazing video guys. Videos like this are so important in bringing everyone together.

[@stevenbaker436]

Don't know how you guys did it. You have open many eyes, including mine. Just started watching. I have a lot to catch up on. In this short time you have made already a big impact on me. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@ARidenour]

Baderkhan is one of the strongest people I've ever seen. He radiates positive energy. It would have been so easy to fall into negative emotions with every thing he's experienced and seen. I cannot even imagine. I think if I ever got lucky enough to meet him, I'd probably super glue myself to him haha I need that energy in my life all the time. What an amazing person.

[@donkaimipilipovich2698]

Popular opinion: we all need a friend like Baderkhan; knowledgable and positive

[@aybe32]

Knowledgable with lies, and fake stories.

[@fujimoyt6571]

@@aybe32 What do you mean what does he lie about and how do you know his stories are fake. I would actually like to know.

[@khamo4749]

His laughter is priceless😁

[@aybe32]

The historical times he is referencing, are not accurate, deliberately twisted, and misconstrued to fit his outlined agenda.Therefore I know what he is saying are significant spun up lies. This has been nothing more, then a propaganda video for him and the "Kurds".

[@aybe32]

@@rangkazzaz771 I have no affiliation, With Kurds, Arabs Muslims, or the MiddleEast other then it being my former Duty station. I'm just over the propaganda, Kurds have been looked after really well by the international community but are consistently double dealing in attempts to carve a country inside already existing sovereign nations, undermining stability of the region. @Rang Kazzaz get cultured & educated please.

[@johnemmanuel21]

"""People will not call me terrorist. They will call me a tourist...""" I felt that. I'm loving this content.

[@prob8244]

😂😂

[@alomysf3211]

I kid you not, until I was like 7 years old, I thought they were used interchangeably. I would pretty much call a tourist a terrorist.

[@degoose2447]

@@soruyyorum racist alert

[@soruyyorum]

@@degoose2447 stupid alert, first of all learn the vocabulary meaning before to use. AND NEVER FEAR THE TRUTH!

[@soruyyorum]

@@degoose2447 super wrong, i love our kurdish population in Turkey, they are awesome and very different from you. i blame you guys because when IRAQ collapsed you guys are like vulture, you dint support IRAQ which are your country! what a shame on you

[@Light-oz5pv]

Your channel is opening me up to the world in a whole new way. I appreciate you guys for telling these stories.

[@rossedalen]

What a beautiful and touching episode! All this love in the locals. Thank you for sharing! Afgan episode next 🙏🙏

[@shpadaki]

"People will not call me terrorist, They will call me tourist" WOW!!

[@jaiudarbe]

Made me cry.

[@niksy80]

@@jaiudarbe how

[@louisstaford2776]

What’s the time stamp?

[@shpadaki]

@@louisstaford2776 18:39

[@licanueto]

so it's time to simultaneously laugh and cry

[@rohunsavanur6972]

Baderkhan's laugh is so contagious, one of the most cheerful people I've seen on this channel

[@Stellar-Cowboy]

I didn’t know what you meant Then I heard it You are so right

[@Stellar-Cowboy]

His energy is just out of this world

[@lazerlabmusic9625]

Thank you for an awesome video. It totally changed my view on Iraq and actually changed me to put it in my bucket list of countries I wish to vist. Keep up the good work. Best wishes from Norway.

[@catherinesalazar2611]

I’ve been binge watching your videos for the past three hours , amazing content !! Love your morals and your drive to show us what’s going on in other parts of the world!

[@john1770]

"Politicians spread hate to divide us in order to rule us easily" end quote. Oh, he's back in. Nicely put.

[@maryelizabeth681]

I needed Baderkhan’s laugh. His laugh has literally turned my day around.

[@hosinaljomaa8722]

Badar khan's story really touched my heart because I have a similar story to him. I was born and raised in a city called Idlib in northern Syria, you might have heard about it on the news. I had to leave my school, friends and relatives behind at a young age, I was 9 years old. My mum took me and my 4 other siblings and we went to the Turkish border and we met with a guy that will help us smuggle into Turkey because we had Syrian passports but we couldn't get in. So the only way in was to go through fields and it was tough for my mum because she had to carry my younger siblings because they couldn't walk long distances. Then I remember when we got into Turkey, the Turkish people are the most hospitable and caring people you could ever meet, because I remember it was winter time and we had no place to go to or sleep so we just sat in a park and cuddled up to stay warm and we had no food. Then a Turkish man seen us from his house and came over and gave us food and water and we were so grateful for him. Then we went to Ankara airport and took a plane all the way to Manchester airport that is in the UK were we met up with our dad because we haven't seen him for over 4 years because he rarely used to cone home because he used to work in Greece and send the money to my mum back in Syria. And the way my dad came to the UK is way more difficult than the way we came in because he had to cross freezing cold rivers and damped fields at night so he wouldn't get caught then when he got to France he jumped into a loaded truck that had baby milk powder and that almost killed him because it was air seeled and he had little air to breath. But Allah didn't want him to die so when he crossed into the UK the police caught him and took him into the refuge hostel in the UK to have a place and make documents for us to fly from Turkey to Manchester. So when we got to Manchester it felt like it's a new chapter in my life because I knew that I can see my dad everyday and I'm able to live in a safe environment and go to school and complete my education. So when we met my dad in the airport I can still remember this like it's as bright as day light in my memory, I remember we were looking for him then when we recognised him we ran so fast and gave him the biggest hug and kisses then we got a national express bus the the city my dad was in. It's called Liverpool and that's when I went to school, I started in year 5 when I didn't even know a single word of English so wheb students used to speak to me I just nodded my head to them. But now obviously my English is 100% better than what it was 7/8 years ago😂😂. And the 2nd chapter or i should say tye 3rd chapter in our life was when we officially became free because on the 26th october 2019 we had a ceremony at the st georges catgerdial in Liverpool and wr got our British citizenship and that was a really happy time for me and my family because we felt free to travel to places were we couldn't go because we had no passports. All thanks to Allah because he is the one that planned this life for me. Alhamdulillah my family is safe and happy and I'm so grateful for everything that has happened in my life because my studies are going well and currently I'm in my first year of 6th form and I can't wait to see what my future holds for me. Because after 6th form I'm going to university to study Dentistry and hopefully become a dentist. I'm so sorry that this comment was sooo long but if you've read all of it please leave a like so I know that people actually read it. Even though it was a long comment I still have more to say but I'll leave it as it is and I want to thank you again for taking the time out of your day and reading this. I love you and I pray for the best in your future. Peace from 🇸🇾/🇬🇧❤❤

[@beaujarvis9510]

@@hosinaljomaa8722 Good luck to you on your journey!

[@maryelizabeth681]

@@hosinaljomaa8722 thank you so much for sharing! I am so pleased to hear that your future is bright and that you are safe. Your English is very impressive! I hope that you do achieve all of your dreams. I know that you’ll make a huge impact on everyone around you.

[@davidgolightly9873]

Love this series. Heartening, uplifting and optimistic. We need more of this energy. David in Australia.

[@melanierichard4905]

Very beautiful adventure, thank you for sharing. It's always wonderful to see the impact Yes Theory has on people when you guys meet people that follow your channel, keep inspiring people :D And Baderkhan is so wise and amazing, I love everything that he said! ♥

[@yosifyosif8124]

“People will not call me a terrorist but call me a tourist”. You could feel the pain in his laugh and I could really relate because I’m too Iraqi and living in the US. I hope this video at least changes the perspective of some people. Very and always thankful for Yes Theory!

[@redacted8678]

I think i should show this video to family and friends. It might really help them

[@yousefmedhat5460]

@@redacted8678 amazing idea

[@Logan_93]

As an American who has also visited the country, I can say that so many have the wrong idea. It was a beautiful place.

[@natural91LC]

Hi Yousif, I just want to tell you Iraq is not synonymous with "terrorism and war" for a lot of people in the world. When 9/11 happened I was a little girl. I remember everything of that day and the years that followed. I remember the hate aimed at Arabs, Middle-Easterners and muslims totally uncalled for. I always felt so deeply sorry for the people of Iraq (and Afghanistan) who were victims twice: first of the regimes and then of the war and instability that followed. When I grew up and it came time to choose a university, I chose to study languages, literatures and cultures. One of the languages I chose was Arabic. I wanted to know more about the language and by default about the culture, the history and the people. I never had hate towards Arabs or Iraqi on the contrary I was super curious to know about Iraqis. Since the first images I saw of Baghdad I wanted to go there and visit the place. Now I'm almost done with my degree and I hope I will be able to go there. Sorry for the poem I wrote, lol it's a long winded response to your statement only to say that a lot of people are curious and benevolent towards you

[@muktagandhi4675]

It almost feels illegal to watch such highly produced content for free.

[@thunderbolt3265]

RIGHT

[@DB-wm7px]

Ikr

[@burak3217]

THATS what I thought

[@burak3217]

this is the first channel I will buy merchandise from.

[@ev3760]

This comment needs way more likes

[@prettyp4908]

Thank you for this 🙏🏽 This video represent how my Kurdish people are. Loving, joyful, generous and full of hope. ❤️🙏🏽

[@anonymous9262]

So many great quotes from Baderkhan. What a great outlook on life he has. Truly touched!

[@michelleirigoyen2334]

the guide’s laugh is so infectious omg

[@user-sx9wc3ie7e]

Yes, I am from Iraq, this is my country, and because I want to immigrate to America, because the situation is not good

[@ShifuSage]

Wdym by that?

[@NickNorton]

@@user-sx9wc3ie7e The people have to stop fighting. I don't know what else to say.

[@jorydiem555]

"And later on people will not call me a terrorist, they will call me a tourist." This is truly one of the saddest things I have heard in a while.

[@LP-bt4uk]

Laughter is medicine. Keep up your amazing adventures. We live vicariously through you. Thank you for your fearless spirit .🕊

[@williamhusseyjr1143]

This video keeps me reminded that while we're a diverse species occupying this world, its often that the human spirit shares no boundaries. I was very fortunate to stumble onto this video. You have certainly blessed me, along with the KZbin community sharing your travels through this country, but more so to share your experiences alongside your guide "BaDakon' ... and please correct my spelling. Thank you so much.,

[@ismarizanisa5258]

29:28 "The people of middle east, we suffered from terrorism more than anyone else around the world." Food for thought.

[@juvicroyazalp2316]

in addition "don't stereotype us with terrorists"..🙏

[@misterzee5736]

@@janche Would you say its also part of the religions of the West and culture too? Given the amount of bombs dropped and countries reduced to rubble, not to mention the genocides by these countries. Terror is not part of the religion, very ignorant statement.

[@margielamadman9475]

@@janche or maybe it’s due to the large concentration of Muslims in one region in turn extremists are bound to rise as in the case of the KKK in the US, you shouldn’t correlate a religion with 200 different sects under one umbrella.

[@vevowant4154]

@MaskeD DEATH read it first and then say what's wrong with it

[@margielamadman9475]

@MaskeD DEATH you say this yet Dubai is your girls dream vacation, I don’t have time to argue with someone this arrogant.

[@MikeShake]

Beautiful, beautiful content!

[@ExpandJourney]

Yours too!

[@ash05]

Hey Mike!

[@jermey9817]

I like your skills

[@d7xny]

Hi

[@RithvikSiddarth]

Omg its mike

[@niee]

what baderkhan said at the end made me cryyy~ we needed that message!

[@jjwws48]

“They just brainwash us so we cannot leave the imaginary walls that we built” wow that was such a powerful quote!!

[@mezaventuras3559]

Gave me goosebumps

[@123meenasalih]

If you can describe middle eastern politicians in one sentence it’s that!!😔💕

[@harjotsingh6343]

is it just me that is loving Baderkhan's laugh...?????

[@maryjoycepayadyad499]

Same.

[@ArchieStiglitz]

what a silly question 🤣

[@zeroeightniner]

Such a postive man :3

[@casualwatcher5029]

Lowkey sounds like KSI laughing😆

[@stardust2811]

I just got turned on to Yes Theory a couple months ago after stumbling across the Wim Hof documentary. Since then I have been binge watching all your videos. This is truly an amazing story of understanding people who are different, when the fact is we all have a lot more in common than we realize. Thank you for sharing this experience!

[@femtheogens]

This episode was important. Thank you from my living room on a budget in Memphis. I love going on trips with you!

[@mustafamohammed5311]

This Prison damn my dad got tortured in this person and when i show him the video he got a goosebumps and started crying! He said that some people stayed 4 days without food and some people used to break the bread down into small pieces so that pigeons come and eat then they hunt them and eat them alive. Im happy my dad is alive and sad for everyone who lose their fathers there.

[@lexiexxox]

that’s incredible

[@viktoriahuge3076]

Oh my god. I don't know what to say. So glad that your father is ok.

[@swiftsword6489]

That is crazy man, on behalf of myself and the others who saw this comment, it is an absolute honor to see you here. I respect you so, so much after seeing the reality and truth of Iraq, such difficult things you people go through yet you still find ways to enjoy life. That is something I’d give my life to do. We all love and appreciate you, I hope you are ok, your family and friends too. No one should have to go through such an experience as that and to know you still come out on top is remarkable, honorable, impressive, and amazing. Love you and your dad so, so much man. Best of luck to all of you ❤️💞

[@noorahnn376]

يا الله، الله يخليه لكم و يعوضه بالدنيا و الآخره و يرحم من مات. الله يعيد عليكم و على الشعوب اللي تعاني الأمن و الأمان🇸🇦🤍🇮🇶

[@Adwoa2337]

@@swiftsword6489 fr my heart was heavy and near tears seeing such a rich culture and wonderful people be affected like this. I can only imagine...

[@isis962]

“and later on, people will not call me a terrorist but they will call me a tourist😁” Wow that’s deep

[@xerife24]

amazing job you guys ..thanks for your work from portugal

[@rensinavandenheuvel8882]

What an incredibly beautiful video. I want to go and immerse myself in the culture, warmth and human ness of these people. From Australia. Hugs

[@lokominksvazquez3206]

“People will not call me a terrorist, they will call me a tourist” Such a nice quote

[@420_vacations_worldwide]

Love thissssss

[@ericzager8794]

When he said “no matter if we are yeziti, Muslim, or Jewish, we all pray for the same g-d.” That hit hard.

[@anishmathias6298]

Literally.

[@iJukes]

i wish that he wouldve said, we all pray for the same thing, same God offends people. for personally i dont care!

[@apefoo]

Me too! My welled up.

[@frederichmarciano7052]

Luke 6:27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you”

[@ericzager8794]

@@frederichmarciano7052 With all due respect,they’re all based off of Judaism anyway so it’s kind of sad that Christianity refers to these other religions as enemies.

[@Dcreasey6]

incredible video, you are all so open minded its fresh to see

[@progressivenarcissism6526]

This was so incredibly deep and profound. Truly beautiful. The trip. The people. The culture. The scenery. Wonderful. The whole world is rooting for the people of Iraq

[@omar5342]

Yes theory: wearing traditional Kurdish clothes to crash a wedding EVERYONE IN THE WEDDING: wearing suits

[@aashisheapen8230]

Westernization for you

[@ruchar455]

Hahah

[@saikatbag3961]

@@aashisheapen8230 you are wearing a suit. Suit looks good on men.

[@jumanakilani5173]

different areas of iraq have different traditions

[@aashisheapen8230]

@@saikatbag3961 yeah but how much of that perception is learned?

[@amandakraay9548]

This documentary should be on a bigger platform, like Netflix or something. More people need to see this. The filming, the way they show the culture. It’s beautiful. ❤️

[@Cuzzzo]

Completely agree. Unfortunately statism is not just a north Korean thing.

[@aybe32]

No will make a documentary based on lies, Disappointed in Yes Theory for not fact checking before publishing some guy who drives them around North Iraq spinning up factless lies to fit his personal narrative and manipulation.

[@user-sx9wc3ie7e]

I am from Iraq and today I dream of emigrating and marrying from America and finding a job

[@soruyyorum]

THERE IS NO COUNTRY IN THE WORD AS KURDISTAN..IT IS ILLEGAL NAME.. It would be more correct to call it Northern Iraq instead of Kurdistan. Since the Turkmen, who have owned that geography for 1000 years, are only seen as a minority, then the Kurds are also a minority. That is Northern Iraq.

[@azadjamei3462]

right thanks a lot

[@faridaorujova]

With LOVE we can change everything. Love Batyrkhan!! Thank you for the great video. Love from Azerbaijan, Baku.

[@sojuicy69]

thank you guys, for all that you do. on the one hand it makes me feel bad that I don't get out of my comfort zone, but at the same time your videos show, that we're all just human. thank you!

[@evanl5299]

As a Westerner, I feel that we have a very brainwashed perspective of the middle east (particularly in the US and Canadian media). It's tragic. Thank you for sharing your experiences, to help dispel misinformation about how kind-hearted and peaceful most of the people here are.

[@melissarambo7998]

agree. the media is at fault by in large for racist views. these people are some of the friendliest loving humans on the planet.

[@rungtipmodakham9378]

lies after lies and they eventually belive in their own lies....( once D.. k C said " we do not care about reality bcoz we can create it.")

[@razamuhammadali8019]

They are female circumcisers 🤮

[@maxkobra]

From my opinion most of the "normal" peaope who dont have power,money... are good and welcoming no mether wich religion are they or where are from. I belive in that from bottom of my heart. This is bad time for all human population we need more love and care and world would be a better place. But politicans as he said in video try to separate peope on religion or national side so they easy control. Is so sad to see what middle East been trought, we had a war 20 years ago and war is so stupid thing in human kind.

[@barrah4242]

People are really dumb who believe in mainstream media in this modern world of social media

[@ruqayah6540]

Im an iraqi ( from mosul ) and this is great and weird at the same time watching my favorite KZbinrs visit my own city , I myself as a 16 year old girl who lived through the war and loads more from my grandpa getting kidnapped and tortured to loosing everything we owned i still love my country and so happy to see this, i wish one day to write a book about my story my country to let everyone know how strong and beautiful this country is and its people.

[@alton.9360]

And I'm waiting for your book Keep going

[@lilstump5539]

Send me the first copy!!!

[@yaseen4592]

Wishing you the best on your book and hope you have a great time ahead....

[@zaidalhadad8455]

I wish that they visited baghdad and mosul

[@ruqayah6540]

@@alton.9360 Thank you so much, i thought no one will see the comment or anything and now i want to start so i dont make you wait!

[@delinawejdeby2043]

As what happens with youtube, I just stumbled upon your travel content and love it. So many travellers go to get another stamp on their passport, and with you guys, I love how you actually meet with locals and have such a great take away from everything you experience :)

[@Tizianv]

this is an extremely important video! thank you for sharing and i hope many more people will be able to see this :)

[@TiagoSalemaG]

- Where do you live? - I live in Los Angeles. - Los Angeles? - Yeah! - AMERIKA? - Yeh... - YES; ALL RIIIIGHT!! Priceless genuinely.

[@noob.168]

Why? That's how conversations usually go when traveling abroad...

[@veroosh]

Every Kurdish person I have met is amazing, peace be with them.

[@patmul8929]

Very true I play football with some lads in London normally

[@Zaydoski]

Thanks :)

[@_ranja]

Peace be with you too brother

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

I’m not surprised at all🥰 they’re really lovely people

[@anwarsalih5821]

Thanks man

[@staceywashington3580]

The cinematography is just amazing. I love your videos and the way everyone so friendly

[@EnglishBlackFriday]

26:09 got me emotional. It's beautiful to see how incredible it is to work with people. Zaim, I can't spell his name, met one of his idols and that has put a genuine smile on his face. This makes me happy.

[@enje_prl]

What a pleasure it was to host Yes theory in my home 💙 The video turned out even greater than I expected, thank you Thomas for coming to Erbil and using your voice to amplify love and empathy. Matt and Ammar I wish you were her as well hopefully one day we can host the whole Yes theory fam in my country.

[@evillano]

Big hug from Chile!

[@aimanizzudin2149]

Love & Peace from Malaysia 💙

[@Amar90]

عاشت ايدج ☺️

[@aybe32]

Yes the Country of Iraq, Or please stop taking money from Baghdad.

[@blinkriffia5545]

"Politicians just spread hate and divide us in order to rule as easily" Such wise words from a wise man and a pure soul.

[@gugulethunkosi261]

I swear none of the things I've seen on media are reality, most highly exaggerated good sides hidden. Kind of evil people that leads us blocks us from knowing such good people exist

[@07alima]

His a amazing person and his speech is eye opening!

[@dttra566]

Yeah but Kurdistan is also completely different from Iraq. Its people, culture, history, and even religion are totally different from that of Iraq (You know there are Kurdistanians who are blond-hair blue-eyed?). Kurdistan is not even supposed to be part of Iraq. Even when it was part of Iraq under Saddam Hussein, it was a self-autonomous region. And UN and the world, in order to appease Iraq just lumped Kurdistan together with Iraq. And when the world imposed sanctions on Iraq, it imposed sanctions on Kurdistan too bringing much misery to its people. It's just that its unfortunate geographic location of being completely surrounded by five countries on all sides, it has been always been a site of war, much to the chagrin of the people there. And the people of Kurdistan have fought very bravely and very hard against the oppression by Saddam Hussein who used chemical warfare, land mines, everything sinister possible to bring Kurdistan under its control. Glad to see Kurdistan is finally enjoying some economic prosperity.

[@user-bm6hv4ql7e]

@@dttra566 Did you know that the budget of northern Iraq is from Baghdad?

[@user-bm6hv4ql7e]

@@dttra566 What economy are you talking about?

[@blossom6239]

All of this stuff you guys do is so important i wish youll keep doing it as far as you can , love from Geece

[@m1a1tanker85]

I love that you held the camera in front of you so we can explore with you. Drew’s videos are awesome but always has the camera on him or right in someone’s face.

[@robinwilson2515]

Honestly, videos like these are so progressive for the general westerns society view on the middle east, it is people like these who are changing the world for the better. one experience at a time. thankyou guys x

[@becczy_942]

YES! We need a netflix series to send this message to everyone! This should be viewed more than Birdbox !!

[@franciscloutier5387]

The kurds have always been pretty progressive. In Syrian Kurdistan they are very close to socialism.

[@whateverr2296]

@@becczy_942 such a western thing to say.

[@starstencahl8985]

@@becczy_942 Nah, we don’t need “a Netflix series” about everything. The guys are really popular on youtube and that’s great

[@SugarMakesMePOP]

Exactly

[@Nicholasskram]

Can we all just take a minute to appreciate the hospitality and energy of Baderkhan? His way of living is such an inspiration, even after everything he’s been through. Thank you for sharing this; you just got a new subscriber. Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@littlestudio316]

Bedirkhan er herlig han ser positive delen i alt og man blir omringet av energy fra ham.

[@azadahmadi3557]

Come to Kurdistan man

[@mindfield4352]

Most of Iraqis have the same way of living, especially those who suffered a lot

[@bruhxbrah6142]

Så kul att människor från hela världen ser på denna video. Hälsningar från Sverige!!

[@sabrinapreston3269]

You guys are amazing. Thank you for making these videos. I love all your adventures. Keep doing what you are doing! You're an inspiration to the world. Much love from the Midwest, USA

[@samanthaelliott9487]

This is so beautiful! Definitely need to spread more awareness in the world for love and by you guys doing this just brings a tear to my eyes. Thank you for showing us the way of the world outside of politics. Going to buy some of your merch now keeeep it up!!!!❤

[@MAWLDDUW]

"Never look back. We might walk slow, but we will never stop." That quote hit hard.

[@thefittoaster1764]

"We might walk slow, but we will never stop" - Baderkhan Absolutely beautifully said. This is one of my favourite things ever said.

[@hemantshishir3415]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ_VeWmpe99gbJY

[@sara.othman]

Thank you for showing my homelands, people, and culture! Zor spas (thank you very much)! ❤

[@jlasky5696]

This was AMAZING! So much better than any attempted documentary on any network or news organization. What I would also like to see was your hotel(simple as it is) it would just be fascinating to see. And also(if possible) costs, just in case, we too want to visit these places(if possible.)