Category Archives: Iraq

Final (and Random) Stories from Kurdistan/Iraq

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

In fifteen days, our “More Friends That The Mountains” projects in Kurdistan/Iraq took us to four different IDP and refugee camps and included hosting two community kite events. We flew kites. We danced. We shared many moments of friendship! While … Continue reading →

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More Friends Than The Mountains

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

Iraq/Kurdistan was a whirlwind, at times, too much to process. For weeks before arriving, I hiked and strolled through Middle Eastern streets enjoying friends, freedom, and falafel, while Jason worked around the clock to make connections for Hope Travels and … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Friends…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

There is no way around it, solo travel is inherently self-centered. There is also no way around the fact that traveling with others has the potential for disaster, and the possibility of being miserable for everyone involved. Like all relationships, … Continue reading →

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Iraq? Sure, Why Not?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

For months, I have been waiting for Jason to meet me in Istanbul so we could explore Turkey and travel to Kurdistan in Northern Iraq. This wasn’t the first trip we’ve taken, but it was our first international adventure, and … Continue reading →

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