Ever wondered what it's like to travel in Iraq? Join us in this enlightening episode where your host Tom Broenink sits down for a chat with Ahmed, a tour guide who shares his passion for his homeland and the misconceptions surrounding it.

Ahmed opens up about the stigma that Iraq faces in Western media, emphasizing the contrast between the media portrayal and the reality of life in Iraq today. He talks about his hopes and dreams for Iraq's future, touching on the importance of tourism as a means of changing perceptions and fostering connections between cultures. With a heartfelt message about the power of personal experiences, Ahmed encourages listeners to give Iraq a chance and experience its beauty firsthand.

This is a special episode of Travel Stories, the English version of an otherwise Dutch show called Reisverhalen. If ​you enjoyed ​this ​episode, ​feel ​free ​to ​leave ​a ​rating ​in ​your ​favorite ​podcast ​app ​and ​hit ​follow ​so ​you ​won't ​miss ​any future ​episodes. I might do more English episodes in the future.

Want to connect with Ahmed?

https://www.instagram.com/ahmed_around_iraq/

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https://cultureroadtravel.com/

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