First Impressions of Baghdad, Iraq 🇮🇶

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    Baghdad, Iraq ➖ After arriving in Baghdad last night at 1am, it was time to explore this beautiful city and see what it's all about! My friend ‪@worldnomac‬ and I grabbed a taxi off the street and headed downtown to a beautiful cafe to fuel up with some coffee and shisha. After that we went into a local market and bought a few items, finally finishing off with a fresh juice on the side of the street.
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    * TIMESTAMPS *
    0:00 Intro
    0:50 Taxi
    4:00 Luxury Cafe
    13:00 Market Time
    22:30 Fresh Juice
    26:30 Met Friendly Locals
    #iraq #baghdad #lukedamant

КОМЕНТАРІ • 528

  • @ArtsherrifHD
    @ArtsherrifHD 2 роки тому +161

    He said at 11:04 "Here with my brothers from America, and Australian, we're having a good/wonderful time."

  • @aynawi
    @aynawi 2 роки тому +371

    Taxi driver just telling his friends he's got you guys in the car and all is well and he's happy and things going well. 😀

    • @LukeSmithXD
      @LukeSmithXD 2 роки тому +25

      Appreciate the translation ❤️

    • @hasonishorts2788
      @hasonishorts2788 2 роки тому +10

      Respectfully way*

    • @Haiduri125
      @Haiduri125 2 роки тому +20

      "I'm here withe my brothers from America and everything is great they are nice guy"

    • @Bossen04
      @Bossen04 2 роки тому +9

      @@LukeSmithXD he Also said to his friends that his with Americans because he didn’t understand the guy is from Australia

    • @LukeSmithXD
      @LukeSmithXD 2 роки тому

      @@Bossen04 ohh thanks for the translation!

  • @OmarTravelAdventures
    @OmarTravelAdventures 2 роки тому +97

    What is really sweet is that while you were taking selfies with buddies from Iraq 15:24, the store sign behind you says "FRIENDSHIP"

  • @jannalam6861
    @jannalam6861 2 роки тому +10

    Ive been to Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Iraq has the least amount of scammers and hustlers. Hardly any. Alot of locals will offer you free stuff when they know youre a guest in the country.

  • @autom9329
    @autom9329 2 роки тому +158

    Left Iraq when i was 18, im 32 now and this vid broght so much joy to my day. Seen how cool my country looks now is just amazing. Enjoy my friend, my ppl are kind, lovely and generous.
    Ps. That taxi driver is hilarious, he was saying everything is good with life. I guess chilling with you guys made him happy lol. I have a very large family in Baghdad, if you need any help, please reach out and i'll make sure they show you around.

    • @martinlopez-servin3091
      @martinlopez-servin3091 2 роки тому +1

      Why do you keep listening to the media man

    • @mufc2090
      @mufc2090 2 роки тому +2

      We are all one as people, it’s only our leaders who don’t see it this way. One love

    • @praksjha3166
      @praksjha3166 2 роки тому +2

      Can a Hindu indian go to Iraq?

    • @aliabbas2010
      @aliabbas2010 2 роки тому +1

      @@praksjha3166 lool there are alot already. Actually mainly from Bangladesh

    • @aliabbas2010
      @aliabbas2010 2 роки тому

      But in Bsarah they work with oil companies

  • @Oceanbreeze7210
    @Oceanbreeze7210 2 роки тому +15

    Iraqi people seem so friendly to foreigners who visit their country. If the whole world was really like this, and there was no hate, scams, crimes, or drugs, We would live a better life. I have had many Patients from Iraq who live here in the USA, and they all try so hard to show their appreciating for our care to them. They bought us so much fruits and the children would just hug us. They asked me how do they say this in English, how do they say that. They taught me Arabic. It was really nice. I play so much with the Iraqi patients we get in the hospital in Pediatric ❤️🤍💙.

  • @TheEarlGravy
    @TheEarlGravy 2 роки тому +51

    As you said - definitely like nothing the media portrays. thank you for going and showing us all. what a beautiful country and amazing people!

  • @awshamid1944
    @awshamid1944 2 роки тому +27

    am so proud to be iraqi and as you see the Iraqi people so kind so pullet with the tourist
    And thank you luke for visiting my country and showing the world that iraq safe and how kind and generous the Iraqi people

  • @Ken-xz8qm
    @Ken-xz8qm 2 роки тому +101

    Getting amazing vibes from Iraq! Looks like a really cool spot

    • @MUNYEA
      @MUNYEA 2 роки тому +2

      More freedom than Australia.

    • @HansDester
      @HansDester 2 роки тому

      It's not cool. They showed the nice parts of Baghdad. I have been working in Baghdad and Iraq for 8 years, while its better than it was 4 years ago, these kids are dumb

    • @ahmedg9472
      @ahmedg9472 8 місяців тому

      @@MUNYEAcriticise their government just a little bit and you will experience their true freedom 😂

  • @amc3
    @amc3 2 роки тому +65

    I do a lot of solo travelling, often my only talk is with my taxi driver, if we can understand each other. They are the best people to know, they give advise and have great local knowledge.
    When you travel, you never need a tourist office, just a good taxi driver. All the people you met were super friendly and helpful, Baghdad in a flourish fresh city with amazing kind people.
    بغداد الجميلة

  • @user-hc4gd4sh6o
    @user-hc4gd4sh6o 2 роки тому +40

    Welcome to Iraq, I hope it was a pleasant trip🇮🇶💚

    • @GegTosk
      @GegTosk 2 роки тому

      You are from iraq??

    • @user-en8kw9yp5m
      @user-en8kw9yp5m Рік тому

      يا ويلكوم غير باعو الحذاء ب ٣٠ الف😂😂😂

  • @MaestrongGalaPH
    @MaestrongGalaPH 2 роки тому +16

    Wow. When media shows not good things about Iraq1. Thank you, guys. It's good to see how beautiful, friendly, and good people are in Iraq.

  • @HIL_ANI
    @HIL_ANI Рік тому +7

    30:59 - the guy said “your lunch is on me” the Iraqis are generous even amongst themselves 😭

  • @3mer4max16
    @3mer4max16 2 роки тому +20

    Lots of love from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 ❤

  • @macanina100
    @macanina100 Рік тому +9

    Man who sold you the shoes didn’t lie to you and say they were real, he told you they were fake. Iraqi people are literally the most honest people, and that’s why you don’t see too many wealthy and successful Iraqi billionaires. In order to be wealthy, you have to be ruthless and a good manipulator, and the Iraqi people are not that.

  • @christianprincess6197
    @christianprincess6197 2 роки тому +24

    Love from an Iraqi Australian that live in Sydney ❤️

  • @Ne0nkiller
    @Ne0nkiller 2 роки тому +61

    Great video! just want to point out that in Lebanon you say "Kifak?" and "Mneh" but in Iraq, you say "Schlonek?" and "Zen/Hamdullah".

    • @iraqia_baghdad4204
      @iraqia_baghdad4204 2 роки тому +9

      *in Iraq:-*
      *1_Shlonk?👉🏻 How are you?*
      *2_Shako mako?👉🏻 What's up?*

    • @maesonali366
      @maesonali366 2 роки тому +1

      Dude thats true

    • @Ibrahim-Ali85
      @Ibrahim-Ali85 2 роки тому +1

      In Lebanon they say al hamdullah too

    • @4li8
      @4li8 2 роки тому +2

      @@Ibrahim-Ali85 ye in pretty much every Muslim country

    • @Ibrahim-Ali85
      @Ibrahim-Ali85 2 роки тому

      @@4li8 I also hate the fact that they pretend like they don’t say it (Lebanese)

  • @RVK87
    @RVK87 2 роки тому +9

    I recently discovered this channel and, like many here, I find your approach to travel very entertaining. It's a genuine experience. I appreciate that you learned a few words and give each place an honest chance despite the media portrayal. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

  • @OmarTravelAdventures
    @OmarTravelAdventures 2 роки тому +35

    It is so cool to see Baghdad...my origins are from there, but last time I saw it was in the 70s and only for short period. Amazing Luke! Thank you.

  • @reyamiq2499
    @reyamiq2499 2 роки тому +7

    You guys are amazing, thank you for showing the good side of Iraq, when mac videos was showing , I always waited for your videos to be posted.

  • @deniszovko8274
    @deniszovko8274 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm from croatia a few thousand years ago croatian people moved from Iraq to croatia and I'm so happy to see that the Iraqi people are progressin and living in peace

  • @jaafarmhaidi3904
    @jaafarmhaidi3904 Рік тому +1

    Im very happy to see that
    You are in baghdad and saw the gentel men in iraq and karbala and najaf

  • @Yubyub18
    @Yubyub18 2 роки тому +7

    Keep it up lukey your killing it love watching your videos . Keep em coming.
    Much love from your hometown sydney

  • @jamesm6862
    @jamesm6862 8 місяців тому +2

    Iraq is seriously the coolest country! Iraqis are seriously the coolest, sweetest most loving most in the world! They love and accept everyone and will give you and let you have whatever you want seriously. Even when Saddam Hussein was president they were the coolest most loving and sweetest people and the country was cool and beyond wonderful

  • @a.h.s.2876
    @a.h.s.2876 Рік тому +3

    I recommend taking the time to explore some of the key and intriguing sites in Baghdad. They offer a unique experience especially for those captivated by culture and history. The first stop on your tour should be the renowned Iraqi National Museum - you're bound to appreciate it. Following that, the Baghdadi Museum.

  • @samuelprince3482
    @samuelprince3482 2 роки тому +7

    Really enjoyed this video Luke! Your were out and about and not just filming all Food! For a while there I thought you were becoming a traveling food critic! You are getting back to the Luke that I came to know and love! ❤🖒🖒❤ PS: say hello to Mac!

  • @altair2594
    @altair2594 Рік тому +1

    Man god bless u!! I left iraq since i was 13 now im 29. Havent seen home since the day our family left. Thank you very much for these videos, it brings joy yet saddnes to me. I just hope the country will be okay and i can see it again

  • @burairkhayri9358
    @burairkhayri9358 2 роки тому +5

    Big love mate from iraq . Keep going and be safe ♥️

  • @hussainmahdi5357
    @hussainmahdi5357 2 роки тому +2

    He said: me and my freinds from iraq are here, the occasion is nice here

  • @lizthabit4899
    @lizthabit4899 2 роки тому +3

    Great video
    Grapefruits are really good for cleansing the liver. Nice watching mac having a good time you both have good vibes.

  • @AussieBattler46
    @AussieBattler46 2 роки тому

    Awesome videos bro got 4 kids been hard in lockdown to take my mind elsewhere your vids are fantastic keep it up mate

  • @user-up1cn5ng3e
    @user-up1cn5ng3e 2 роки тому +2

    man u made me happy to go back with the video dam it brings memories 🥰

  • @sexysharkey
    @sexysharkey 2 роки тому +4

    like really did you tell me how this half a hour is passed i have no idea good stuff good video love you bro love this whole stuff thank you to delivering it to me and all of those people who watch it

  • @ali98ali
    @ali98ali 2 роки тому +3

    ☡المفروض تاخذ مترجم اذا تريد تتجول في العراق ...لان صعبه التعامل مع البعض. ...

  • @raqi3084
    @raqi3084 2 роки тому +2

    I’m so happy your able to show my country and city go to mansour it’s an area in Baghdad with a bunch of shops and food and it’s the night life or the city

  • @dumuzidtherisingphoenix
    @dumuzidtherisingphoenix 2 роки тому +3

    love the building and arabic music is the best.

  • @FunTravelLondon
    @FunTravelLondon 2 роки тому +12

    Everything is possible even in the darkest times, if you are just determined.

  • @unitedwespeaksmith1981
    @unitedwespeaksmith1981 2 роки тому

    Great job guys!! Your videos are enjoyable

  • @patatopesto
    @patatopesto 2 роки тому +5

    So beautiful baghdad👏

  • @obedais99
    @obedais99 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, Luke, for coming to Iraq. Iraq welcomes you. You are a nice and wonderful person

  • @Tanvir143.
    @Tanvir143. Місяць тому

    Luke This Video Quality is Aowsome 🌞🔥🥷

  • @gmo882
    @gmo882 2 роки тому

    great video!! one of my dreams is to visit Iraq

  • @engrviki3490
    @engrviki3490 2 роки тому +1

    Luke bro awesome share lot of love 💙

  • @nonamm4900
    @nonamm4900 2 роки тому +2

    Nice video l love it welcome to iraq🇮🇶💚

  • @LVR9
    @LVR9 2 роки тому +4

    Love you Luke I live in Baghdad this tour was so close to my home unfortunately I didn’t meet you there ): I wish next time see you there ❤️🌹

  • @AM-ii8dk
    @AM-ii8dk 2 роки тому +2

    Great vid. So interesting to see the real Baghdad. Had to do a double take in the cafe. Your waiter was the spitting image of Harald Baldr! 🤣

  • @fitonthego9669
    @fitonthego9669 2 роки тому

    Love the vid, welcome to Baghdad

  • @bernadettelouise5735
    @bernadettelouise5735 2 роки тому +2

    Great video LUKE enjoyed it :) from England UK

  • @anasmalik4416
    @anasmalik4416 Рік тому +1

    الكوفي الي دخل الها كلش حلوه ومرتبه ❤

  • @dinakawerdy8002
    @dinakawerdy8002 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this nice video. Yalla bena

  • @user-ki1ul7lo9j
    @user-ki1ul7lo9j Рік тому +2

    Iraqis are happy to see tourists from the foreign country, welcome to Iraq❤️❤️❤️

  • @muatazjabri
    @muatazjabri Рік тому +1

    31:30 their reaction was funny when they saw your ig has 128K followers 🤣

  • @eddietoma9686
    @eddietoma9686 2 роки тому

    Hey Luke! I like it your energy when you talk to people 😃 good vibes 🤣

  • @musj.4067
    @musj.4067 2 роки тому +3

    you're brave for going into the capital....great vlog anyway :)

  • @zam1807
    @zam1807 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Luke i like your videos keep it up take care.... Watching from Philippines...

  • @peacefighter3424
    @peacefighter3424 2 роки тому +4

    Have a good time in Iraq mate try to go to alkarada or go to alharthea. I'm from Sydney. 🇮🇶🇦🇺

  • @michaelkennedy3036
    @michaelkennedy3036 2 роки тому +3

    Keep it up!

  • @susmaaa4024
    @susmaaa4024 2 роки тому +2

    Verry nice place enjoying take care bro love you from India

  • @7md_IRQ
    @7md_IRQ 2 роки тому +3

    19:41 اعتق قطه صح ؟
    انا بتركيا اشكال يمي احذيه سعرها ما يوصل 8 الاف وماركة تمشي وياك عمرهذا ب30 ادري شمشتري رب الحلو

  • @erashio6702
    @erashio6702 2 роки тому +1

    Them Coffees look amazing from the sounds of it they tasted Moorish too!!!

  • @ariannaalas221
    @ariannaalas221 2 роки тому +3

    what a lovely country with wonderful people.

  • @ma-yy4ws
    @ma-yy4ws 2 роки тому +3

    the taxi driver was so nice he also asked your youtube channel

  • @aleynakurd4053
    @aleynakurd4053 2 роки тому

    Lucky u! I’m Kurdish and I can’t wait to go back i live in dallas Texas love to u guys

  • @hajerqueen5795
    @hajerqueen5795 2 роки тому +4

    We are honored by your visit to Baghdad, come to us again😍💗💗

    • @GegTosk
      @GegTosk 2 роки тому

      I hope one day I will come to iraq🥰

    • @bardo0007
      @bardo0007 2 роки тому

      Kiss and hugs

  • @miladbuni
    @miladbuni 2 роки тому +2

    Within everything that happens to Iraq and specially to Baghdad it’s still breathing and never gonna die it will come back even better than before we just need time and patience

  • @aram5185
    @aram5185 2 роки тому

    Your videos are positive energy. Keep going 3:31 AM.

  • @TheDindin91
    @TheDindin91 2 роки тому

    Dang bro I was working there downstairs where you bought the shoes
    now am in germany since 2014 what a memories you brought me back

  • @maheralshamary7381
    @maheralshamary7381 2 роки тому +2

    Much love to you habibi, yalla bena we wish to enjoyed your time how you did find Iraq ?

  • @mixgeneral6683
    @mixgeneral6683 2 роки тому +4

    اعتقد الحجي قفص عليه بل حذاء😹😹😹😹💔😅

  • @petflash4050
    @petflash4050 2 роки тому +2

    I'm so happy to see this, my girlfriend is Iraqi and she was never there, but her mom grew up there. I always tell her that I wanna learn arab and go with her there, but she is too scared and doesn't think it's safe, well, now I got some proof here!

  • @ghostcall2
    @ghostcall2 2 роки тому +1

    From someone from baghdad thank you guys for showing this café I didn’t know about 😂

  • @imali9387
    @imali9387 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video thanx🌹

  • @VladandKim
    @VladandKim 2 роки тому +11

    So glad to see you-tubers exploring my origin country iraq, btw we are based in Australia, and we are a big fan of your channel
    Btw in Iraq when a bird craps on you it means good luck!
    Enjoy your time in Baghdad Mate !

  • @Rob_430
    @Rob_430 2 роки тому +4

    Funny seeing Mac here in Iraq with Luke, while another video Mac is in Pakistan with Harry. Both videos dated today, 12/18. Could be a twin…….lol!

  • @1m.11
    @1m.11 2 роки тому +4

    We will make you reach the largest number of subscribers because you publish about Iraq and we support this content

  • @ghassanabdalmam5029
    @ghassanabdalmam5029 2 роки тому +2

    Welcome in Iraq 🇮🇶 big fan ❤

  • @English_kufa
    @English_kufa 2 роки тому +5

    Hi
    My name Hussein Salah Abd, Student of the University of Kufa, Department of English, what do you think of our visit and you will be welcomed in Najaf, Iraq. Waiting for your reply dear.

  • @zerothmc4827
    @zerothmc4827 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome 😍 to Baghdad bro

  • @1Alixander
    @1Alixander 2 роки тому

    Guys chilling and vlogging in the mraket.
    The store next to him : اشرب عصير بطيخ رمان زبيب بربع

  • @abdullahhaithm1428
    @abdullahhaithm1428 2 роки тому +2

    the driver said everything is good here with our BRO

  • @IngeSukirnoHRKu
    @IngeSukirnoHRKu 2 роки тому +1

    Great effort to travelling

  • @Optix95
    @Optix95 Рік тому

    dude , nomac is killing me with his impressions when he trying to speak arabic , especially when he says " Mashi Alhal " LOOOOOL

  • @mkadi70
    @mkadi70 Рік тому

    at 22:00 at the juice stand when you said Salam Aleiku he answered taj rasi- you are the crown on my head

  • @nazarmasboob5331
    @nazarmasboob5331 2 роки тому +1

    Great video a bout Baghdad.

  • @1m.11
    @1m.11 2 роки тому +15

    come again, we missed you... There are many beautiful places that you did not go to visit and some of the traditional Iraqi dishes you did not taste 🥺💔

    • @BOSS-dh2kl
      @BOSS-dh2kl 2 роки тому

      ها عيني اشتاقيتيله

    • @1m.11
      @1m.11 2 роки тому

      @@BOSS-dh2kl 😂😂😂😂😂يس

    • @BOSS-dh2kl
      @BOSS-dh2kl 2 роки тому +1

      @@1m.11 🤣🤣🤣

    • @meragtabari3778
      @meragtabari3778 Рік тому +1

      آنا من ایران

    • @1m.11
      @1m.11 Рік тому

      @@meragtabari3778 اتشـرف ❤

  • @navreennoor1346
    @navreennoor1346 2 роки тому +2

    hey luke cant wait for you to visit iran 😭😭😭

  • @hajerqueen5795
    @hajerqueen5795 2 роки тому +2

    I'm from Iraq and I'm very happy that you came to us We welcome you😘💗

    • @user-no9gd9pl6v
      @user-no9gd9pl6v 2 роки тому +1

      وانا كذالك من العراق 👀👀👀

    • @GegTosk
      @GegTosk 2 роки тому

      And me I am welcome in Iraq?

  • @sossisi613
    @sossisi613 2 роки тому

    Ohhhh what on earth we left this country I miss Iraq 💗🇮🇶 so much

  • @PlayboyMedo21
    @PlayboyMedo21 2 роки тому +4

    The taxi driver was telling his friends “me and my brother American here and everything is good here”

  • @EYIGTS
    @EYIGTS 2 роки тому +1

    The driver is saying that me and my brothers here enjoying our time having fun

  • @WaMo721
    @WaMo721 2 роки тому +22

    im pretty surprised that you guys r surpised of the developement you guys seen in baghdad.....cuz the city has been one of the oldest civilisation and at one time was the richest amoung the arab countries....i guess you didnt do any research before visiting....but its has been struggling a lil bit since invasion of US and UK....

    • @thaiboxer8047
      @thaiboxer8047 2 роки тому

      your name is super funny hahahahahahah abduroziq big borgir

    • @noobkin997
      @noobkin997 Рік тому

      I think he was surprised at how much they've been able to build back since the invasion

  • @1m.11
    @1m.11 2 роки тому +2

    Me and all Iraqis loved you

  • @rimakmusic5613
    @rimakmusic5613 2 роки тому

    Love you Luke

  • @shadowzfs1352
    @shadowzfs1352 2 роки тому +1

    @22:20 the man greeted you with “تاج راسي" which’s literal translation means crown of my head🥺 it’s used as a phrase to show utmost respect

  • @callu947
    @callu947 Рік тому +2

    Iraqi people seem to be the friendliest in the world

  • @stefanmarks1381
    @stefanmarks1381 2 роки тому +1

    Luke, what surprised you the most on your first day in Baghdad?

  • @iraqi8328
    @iraqi8328 2 роки тому +4

    You’re welcome to Baghdad …Now I’m living in Australia

  • @hassamsaeed1859
    @hassamsaeed1859 2 роки тому +5

    Love from Rawalpindi Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️

  • @HuE3
    @HuE3 2 роки тому +3

    الي ضحكني وتفشلت من نفسي ربعنا يهبدون انكليزي والاخ صاحب القناة يهبد عربي .... يمعودين اهل المحلات والمطاعم تعلمو انكليزي عالاقل كم كلمة 😂😂❤️

  • @oliverwakila
    @oliverwakila 2 роки тому

    Me, an Iraqi, cringing like crazy but also loving the video ahha