Is Iraq friendly to tourists?
Is Iraq friendly to tourists? Official advice. Most governments advise against all travel to Iraq. Tourism in Southern Iraq is still preliminary. However, so was tourism in the Kurdistan region just a few years ago.
Is it safe to go to Kabul?
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) advises against all travel to Afghanistan. You should not travel to Afghanistan. The security situation in Afghanistan remains extremely volatile. There is an ongoing and high threat of terrorist attacks through Afghanistan, including around the airport.
What is the safest city in Iraq?
The safest bigger city to visit in Iraq is probably Erbil, and this city in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has a moderately big expat population. Any city in the Kurdistan region is one of the safer ones in Iraq.
How safe is Baghdad now?
The capital has lived some pretty dark days in its recent past, but it's also one of the places which has seen the biggest security improvement. Nowadays, I personally believe that Baghdad is a safe city to travel to. There's a lot of security, you can walk around freely, and the locals are very nice.