Exploring IRAQ as an AMERICAN WOMAN: the TRUTH
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- In this video Chloe Jade Travels to Iraq as a solo female American traveler.
This video was recorded over a week of travel in December 2021.
Sadly, many people in the USA think that Iraq is a completely different reality than it is. The reason for this is partially because of our political history with the country, but also because of what has been portrayed in the media time and time again.
Although my footage is nothing similar to what I would film now, I really enjoyed sharing shorts of this trip. I hope I can somewhat relay the beauty of this country, and why everyone should visit Iraq if they get the chance.
The main video is about 40 minutes long, and there is an 18 minute Q&A at the end.
If you have other questions please leave them in the comments, I will try to answer as much as I can.
Thank you for watching 💙
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A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
Hi, I am Chloe Jade. I am working on going to every country in the world. So far I have been to over 130 of them! (There are 197 total). I vlog about the realities of traveling as a woman, in countries that are not often traveled. The world is beautiful and people are usually more kind than not. I am so happy I get to share what I do with people who also appreciate it ❤️
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I'm mind blown. I've learned SO much from this video. I lOVE long form content. Please make more! You're an amazing teacher.
Ahhh thank you so much. Wish I had more footage for this video bc I feel like it barely skimmed the surface but excited to keep making more!!
You should visit Kenya. Very loving ppl. Oh, and you didn't need a visa anymore. It's visa free!!! The Kenyan president himself invited anyone to visit. People are 👌. Yes, Kenya is not as developed. Yes, you'll probably be culturally shocked...but I think ppl are pretty nice. Visit Ethiopia as well. I have heard that ppl are pretty nice as well.
@@Chloejadetravels Still not many women in public.
One thing i have learned as ive neared my 60th birthday is that people are very much more similar than different. People love life, want health and good things for their family and children. I think any religious pilgrimage that requires walking, there are several, helps build your religious dedication. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Our health was way better before US invasion because all food products were organic. Saddam was a socialst ruler I know you hate socilasm because it is demonized by western media and never experinced. I hate Saddam but his socialist ruling system was right. We still have nostalgia to socialism and believe it is the better choice. But USA insists Iraq be capitalist.
You’re my favorite travel UA-camr! Please never stop making videos. I never thought Iraq would be somewhere I’d want to visit but one day I’d really love to.
Wow thank you so much 😭
Def planning a lot more long form and about to leave for a trip where I have some really exciting destinations so I can’t wait!!
I love your narration and storytelling so much 😫 It’s so hypnotic how did i just watch an hour long video
Mesopotamia, part of the fertile crescent? Where humanity learned how to cultivate grains. A beautiful area.
American propaganda is insane, I wish the best to my Iraqi friends❤️
The average American has more in common the average Iraqi despite what are politicians would want you believe. They brand Middle Easterners as terrorist when resemble that label more with our actions.
Salwan Momika is safe ??
And you describe Salwan Momika a terrorist guy !!
He is aware , smart and peaceful guy.
@@DearBillwhat are you yapping about, he was charged for murder in a car crash then fled like a coward. He is still alive too?
I truly love all of your videos. I am currently unable to travel so I love seeing the world along with you. Regarding your voice, I am also a naturally soft spoken person and have been asked to speak up my whole life. I get it 😊
I love these long format videos and I especially appreciate how respectful you are to every culture! Thank you
love your content! i admire your courage to visit countries that are deemed more “dangerous” and it really makes your videos very educational and eye-opening! keep up the great work!!!!
I haven’t watched much but your voice is so soothing to listen to!
It’s so great to get to see countries through your eyes. Thank you for sharing ❤️
The Western propaganda machine really messed us up. I will always view people with humanity. Love your work!
That's bias in itself
@@Power2Think Viewing people with humanity is a bias?
Love your content. Thank you for showing these interesting travel blogs !!!! They’re the best I’ve ever seen. ❤❤❤❤
Love your content! I got to go to Iraq in 2019, but not the same areas. I loved seeing your trip.
Thank you! And Nice! Were you in the north?
@@Chloejadetravels yes. I got to travel along the Euphrates.
you're an incredible storyteller! i loved falling asleep to this video. you're amazing
Absolutely enjoyed this video! I learned so many things! I really appreciated the QnA it really clarified everything! Great work!
I really enjoyed watching this video
Lovely destination ❤ thank you for doing it, and share it 👏🏼
Most Iraqis do hate Saddam, those who love him are a minority who benefited from his rule, at the expense of others. This does not mean that Iraqis wanted the American invasion though, a lot of Americans don’t seem to understand this. As bad as Saddam was, the U.S. was arguably worse.
it’s always surprising to be how ppl could support Saddam or Taliban etc, but then when you compare (like you said) to what US did, then you can KIND OF see why ppl were pushed to support
Very much agree with what you’ve said here 👍🏽
Hope you can visit some day :)
@@Chloejadetravels I’m Iraqi myself actually 😅 I’ve been to Iraq only once before. Thanks for showing Iraq ❤️ I plan on going again in the near future.
You’re exactly right.
The Iraqi war should never have happened. Period.
Discovered your channel recently and I’ve been so excited for this- love your long form videos, keep it up! 💕
About your comment regarding buying in the market; In many countries it is considered polite to haggle at the market and shop keepers will hike up prices to both make a profit even if you haggle, not just to make tourists pay more. In Zambia I haggled quite a bit at Livingstone because the tourist markets had everything at a high price, but at the town market in the village I spent most of my time, the shopkeepers would offer me small discounts (usually if I bought something like cookies in bulk or I really liked the item, like my first of two chitenges I bought). However, I was told by my patron during the trip that it doesn't matter how much you spend as long as you're happy with what you spent. So while I highly recommend finding out of haggling is acceptable where you're going, I'm happy you were glad to contribute to the economy.
Iraq is such a beautiful country so I would definitely be having that on my bucket list (along with other Levantine countries)
I totally agree in some circumstances. And also can be detrimental to NOT haggle, mainly bc it can raise prices. I probably didn’t explain it fully. But in this instance I felt like especially bc the market is SO dead now, it was more helpful to pay an affordable price. Especially bc $30 doesn’t even go a long way in Iraq. So it’s definitely dependent on the situation in my opinion. But for instance if I was in Turkey and with someone who had never been there I’d prob have the same idea as Zaid 😂
Your yelling is so quiet 😂 I think some people are just more soft spoken than others, lol don’t know why it confuses people so much. Thank you for your content, love to learn about other cultures and you learning and sharing with us makes it feel more fun and like we’ve participated somehow
Really enjoyed this long content! ❤ Please make more of these.
The bread ovens are amazing. Ive watched them slap the dough inside and pull it out piping hot.
I think you should visit Iraq again to see new places you didn't see before like Karbala and Erbil, to stay longer in some states specially Basrah , Babylon and Najaf. or just to record horizontal video 😂 at least 😅
Love your video❤
I’m atheist, can a non muslim person visit this place ?
Because i will not agree with temporary marriages.
Neither killing me for blasphemy charges.
Salwan Momika is safe now ?
I agree! I skipped too much/lost sooo much footage. I will hopefully this year. I also need to go to Samara!!!
@@DearBill
hello there
You don't have to be a Muslim to visit Iraq but you have to respect people , thier religion and thier culture which I think an ordinary behaviour and required thing everywhere
And about that person Salwan he doesn't live in Iraq right now .
You even don't need to marry temporarily 🤣 don't worry I promise.
@@Chloejadetravels 🙂😊
If you are planning to visit Iraq now days it's the best pirod for that , the weather is nice but In June above weather gets so hot 🥵 then It would be terrible for you If are not accustomed to hot weather .
side note: so sorry i havent added music in to the silent parts yet! will be up tomorrow ❤ and will respond to more comments then!
I like the quiet scenes. We don't need noise all of the time.
What a great and informative vlog. Great job! And you're eye candy ❤😂
Thank you for sharing! I love your long form content. I get a cup of tea and settle in to share in your adventures. You’re amazing! ❤️
Same here but I get a cup of coffee 😊
I think that Iraq is pretty openminded about the hijab, like in Indonesia. Except for some religious sites, you don’t need to cover your hair all the way long. I saw some local women didn’t wear hijab either.
Yes, Iraq and Iran are very different, people hear Islam and instantly think there are morality police etc, and that they are exactly alike.
Nah. Both similar
@@DearBill I meant one being Persian and one not. One run by religion and lots of rules and one not. One bombed by the US and one not. I know there are similarities
@@DearBilllike america and Canada are right?
7:32 you put a scroll 📜 here and it prevents rain water from getting into the paper, it fkn cute i would buy it too
More long forms please ❤
24:04 thank you for being respectful.
7:31 I think it is a scroll/letter/message holder like the old times. They would use it to protect the paper from the weather when travelling/delivering it.
Thank you! I thought this might be it. Or a candle holder not sure
Thank you again so much to me that you did my country and thank you
You did speak rather in a very soft low voice in the your Baghdad scenes, not a whisper per se, but much quieter and a bit over a whisper.
Many Iraqi's hated Saddam and wanted him gone but also don't care for the US invading and destabilizing the country and causing a lot of damage and destruction that is still being rebuilt to this day, and I agree, it was not smart and gave terrorists like ISIS to proliferate. Power vacuums are never a good idea.
6:27 thank you for showing my town to foreigners
Really cool video
You should aim to go back. A lot has changed since 2022.
University of al-Qarawiyyin is actually slightly older as a teaching institution
Abraham was from The of Ur.
40:20 yes children play football in the streets and they are LOUD . We Adults go to malls and find comfort in ordering stuff online through Instagram shops that deliver to your door , summer is hell on earth here currently August 22 and the temperature is 46 Celsius. It's 2 p.m as im typing this from baghdad ,winter is cute , no dust storms and awful electricity in winter. People dance and sing through The pain yes , we have so many unserious songs and many sad songs too , even our music is bipolar, outside of school we meet our friends through lying to our parents especially us girls, the main destination is the mall. There is radio and there used to be newspapers untill year 2013 where I remember my dad being genuinely sad that there won't be any printed newspapers of his favourite , and so we bought many tvs and dad started to have worse eyesight because of the tv and this was around the same time the news were all ALL about deaths of iraq civilians EVERY SINGLE DAY just like Gaza currently. You don't need vpn we have our way to watch Netflix without supporting it with our money, it is super easy to buy electronics here both the Chinese and American.
welcome chloe jade ❤😊
Ive heard of the prison. I imagine they do not want a lot of people coming there, for various reasons. Ive seen bricks made by using mud and vegetation. It is a very cool thing, once again we run into "who thought to do this process first?"
29:38 don't be scared he was talking about a person from Hillah who gave him a headache 😭 he said "that person from Hillah was doing this and-" yepp so . Omg i also react like you to German conversations ..
My cousin's husband was in Iraq during the war. He stayed inside one of the palaces. Beautiful culture and artwork.
ah I see you must feel so proud being married to a war criminal.
7:42
That's kinda a cover or a holder of an important letters in the past.
For examples when the king order something which was really important they wrote it down on the paper ,put the paper in this one and sending it to a reciever. So it would be safe from thief's, bugs or... Which can hurt the letter
I'm not at all surprised. In Egypt it would be a different story.
I really like your review it’s really realistic and if you ever like to visit again I would really love to give you my own list of beautiful places in Baghdad different from the ones you visited, (and btw you didn’t really need to wear a long dress I live in Baghdad and I never wear hijab and I wear what I like but religious cities are different ofc)
Would love that! I definitely plan to return in the future. Also I kind of just enjoyed the dresses :) felt like they fit with my vibe while there 😂
@@Chloejadetravels I would really recommend staying a bit longer in Baghdad, you would definitely enjoy Al zawraa park and concerts in Al yarmouk, our old churches ,mansour street at night is amazing and as an Iraqi girl I could really help a lot while staying there
53:22 because iraq was in its prime during his regime many think it's unfair how we lost a strong leader but after he committed genocide on kurds many soldiers withdrew from his regime cause they no longer see the old great leader . And believe me he was a great man before turning crazy it is so unfortunate ..
53:01 i love so manyy american youtubers and been following many since 2014 . So ten years of following and loving Amerikan youtubers so yea . Just to not think we mix ordinary people with governments
iraq
America Civilization today is ancient babylonian Civilization which are today as a bilderberg family, Bush family, rockefeller family etc
Still couchsurfing in 2024❤
Thank you so much for this amazing video, especially for clarifying the difference between Iraq and Iran. As an Iraqi, it really pisses me off when ignorant people do know the difference.
As for Saddam, no one liked him, aside from his family and friends but after the war the US has brought it fake democracy, Iraq is currently ruled by thugs and thieves who are appointed by Iran, the US has handed Iraq over to Iran, so most Iraqis now wish we still had Saddam because what we have now is much much worst. They are turning Iraq into Iran, which far worse than having a dictator.
11:48 these are called klecha
U dont need to repeat ”yes this time i was eating chicken”. No one will judge you, actually no one care if u are vegan or meat eater. We should neutralize the conversation. Lets people eat what ever they want. Its fine if u said once ”yeah btw i used to eat meat, but not any more” but repeating it makes it sound dumb.
I’m realizing now I said it many times 😂😂😂 but to be fair, on socials people would probably ask if I didn’t say multiple times bc I make it a pretty big deal that I don’t eat meat. So clarification is key. And also personally it’s a personal moral reason so 🤷🏽♀️
@@Chloejadetravels I understand if its big part of ur socials or your personality! Thank for the video though, its very interesting!
@@14749 yea mainly just my morality lmao and I’m watching it like 😭 😂
@@Chloejadetravels Yeah, its hard to watch stuff we have done in past:D though its good to see how much we have grown as a person
@@14749is safe to be a vegetarian person in Middle East ?
Chloe when you are in another country do you carry your passport with you all the time?
In many countries you have to. Even in a totally peaceful country police can ask it any time, like a random checking
You are special kind of beauty, like fire in the air!
This isn’t the oldest university in the world - still beautiful though! University of Bologna was founded in 1088.
The oldest is The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco founded in 859 AD. University of Bologna was oldest in university in the Western (European) world
@@LA19491 It was also started by a Muslim woman. I believe the University of Bologna is the oldest continuously operating university.
@@LA19491Oxford University in rhe UK is 1000 years old and one of the oldest.
How do you recommend people to visit Iraq? Would it be safe for American women?
Yes definitely. It’s a very safe country and I really enjoyed my time
i'm from Baghdad and it's dependent on the place like it's not safe walking alone at 11 pm in a dark street ( not because you're American because you're just a girl) but if u were ridding a car will be safe and it's safe if you were in the centre of the city at 12 am or 11 pm it will be a lot of people and families shopping and friends hanging out so it's sooo safe and you will be welcome to iraq and u have to go the north of iraq cuz there's a lot of beautiful natural 💗
40:36 there are karaoke places here in baghdad and some guitar and piano schools for beginners, there are Internet cafes to play PlayStation games, my twin brother went to these places every single day, but i as a girl feel more safe if i went there with a big group of girlfriends so..yea misogyny has a long way to go but us the new generation are trying hard to change it .
Salwan Momika is safe ???
You should return now.
The first caliph after the Prophet Muhammad, Peace be upon him, is not Ali, but he is the companion Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, and after him came Omar bin Al-Khattab, and after him Othman bin Affan, and the fourth Ali bin Abi Talib, but the Shiites hate the first 3 caliphs and believe that Ali must be the heir or the first caliph, and in Islam there is no system of succession and the like, but the caliph is chosen according to the vote
Except that is where the problem lies, we Shia say Ali was appointed by Muhammad (pbuh) and was usurped unjustly.
56:00 you don't have to wear it especially as a foreigner but if you're going to a mosque then yes u must dress modestly and cover your hair , just to pray there and then get out and take it off :)
I HAD TO GIVE YOU THUMB DOWN
😂😂😂😂
Why are you whispering/talking
Chloe Jade WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR VOICE? OR SOMEONE DIDN'T LET YOU SPEAK LOUDER I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND 80% OF WHAT ARE YOU SAYING . AND IF YOU ARE TALKING LIKE THAT AND YOU THING IT'S SEXY YOU ARE BIG BIG BIG TIME WRONG
ugh the whispering is a bit much.
I don't think that you have to behave like a top modèle in front of beautiful monuments.
Please be less narcissique.
Nevertheless I think your job is great and inspiring.
So thanks for the reports.
Please stop whispering, its VERY annoying
51:18 we will not hate you just because you're American, but we will be clear in showing you we do not support your government and country. And remind you of Abu guraib and the innocent detainees that got graped by us soliders . 51:18
I am from Kurdistan of Iraq anytime you come again you are most welcome and I would like to help you as much as I can, much love for humanity🤍🙏🏾 let me know if you need help.
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51:18 we will not hate you just because you're American, but we will be clear in showing you we do not support your government and country. And remind you of Abu guraib and the innocent detainees that got graped by us soliders . 51:18