The Garden of Eden and the Mesopotamian Marshes | Solo female motorcycle travel in Iraq | S01 E03

Next up on my solo motorcycle travels in Iraq: biking to the meeting point of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers-the supposed Garden of Eden, AKA Adam's Tree-and boating out into the famous Mesopotamian Marshes near Basra.
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Пікірлер: 205

  • @user-gj1tu1iw7t
    @user-gj1tu1iw7t Жыл бұрын

    First comment welcome to Mesopotamia, the cradle of human civilizations, a beautiful and successful journey❤🎉❤🌺💕🌹💞

  • @mandydone3061
    @mandydone3061 Жыл бұрын

    Your voice and the way you narrate make the video even more interesting, enjoyable and also feels like I'm traveling with you, love it.

  • @sarmadk8340
    @sarmadk8340 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Iraq I hope you enjoy your trip and if you need anything I live in Baghdad

  • @sarmadk8340
    @sarmadk8340 Жыл бұрын

    by the way you have a very good historical background about Iraq

  • @zweispurmopped
    @zweispurmopped Жыл бұрын

    …and it's heart warming to see the loveliness the Iraqi people are capable of! Here's a big hug to you all from Germany! 🤗

  • @user-gb9po3wr4o

    @user-gb9po3wr4o

    Жыл бұрын

    We Iraqis love everyone❤

  • @kevinjohnprice7773
    @kevinjohnprice777311 ай бұрын

    I have learned so much about Iraq because of your videos i want to go there thank you for enriching my life and may God bless you

  • @newaccount9503
    @newaccount9503 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome in Iraq

  • @tallbmiyhi7179
    @tallbmiyhi7179 Жыл бұрын

    Iraq is the most famous country for its hospitality and free food ❤

  • @murtadaalrkiba355
    @murtadaalrkiba355 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to in Iraq 🇮🇶 and thank you to speaking for Iraq 🇮🇶 to the climate change it is going throughout❤

  • @jasmhmod4309
    @jasmhmod4309 Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome in my country ❤❤❤❤

  • @darraghryan8219
    @darraghryan8219 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome content 💯

  • @GringoLoco1
    @GringoLoco1 Жыл бұрын

    Visiting the Garden of Eden wasn't on my Wednesday morning schedule -- thanks for the unexpected!

  • @asdhussam
    @asdhussam Жыл бұрын

    thank you Alex to for posting this video The situation in the marshes is fragile. Thank you for conveying this note

  • @amirmusah1100
    @amirmusah1100 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to my country...Iraq ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @user-tc2kt7tr3o
    @user-tc2kt7tr3o Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Iraq 😊😊

  • @aladdin3959
    @aladdin3959 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your positive thoughts about my country Iraq, welcome to the cradle of civilizations 🇮🇶! I was born & raised in Basrah , like 45 minutes away from the city of Qurna but Iv never been to the garden of Eve, I was jealous 😁, enjoy your visit and stay safe

  • @yabba234
    @yabba234 Жыл бұрын

    So excited to see Iraq through your eyes. Thank you for sharing and safe travels to you. Mesopotamia is the cradle of civilization, I have always been interested in what it looks like today.

  • @mrengtop
    @mrengtop Жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen a brave woman like you... Welcome to the land between rivers, Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilisations Iraq... Take care dear, wish you all the best.❤❤❤⚘️⚘️⚘️🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🙋‍♂️

  • @darceew

    @darceew

    Жыл бұрын

    Wikipedia articles and videos on Mesopotamia brought me here funny enough.

  • @gopalprasath
    @gopalprasath Жыл бұрын

    I love your content Alex, keep it up.

  • @mesoiq
    @mesoiq Жыл бұрын

    In the raining season these marshes raise and fall about 1 meter and like you said it's fragile , You can't believe how this 1 meter affects the fish and the plants which are the essence of the echo system here

  • @sunguy1394
    @sunguy1394 Жыл бұрын

    Not just climate change caused the dryness, but actually, Turkey, Iraq's bad and jealous neighbors, cut off the Tigris and Euphrates on Iraq by building massive dams. Anyways, welcome to Iraq, and I hope you'll come back again in the future as Iraq has only now started growing with this current government that was formed only 5 months ago.

  • @mohammedsavio6172

    @mohammedsavio6172

    Жыл бұрын

    ‏‪9:44‬‏

  • @here.a7med

    @here.a7med

    Жыл бұрын

    What kind of growth has this government achieved? Is the economy better or is the pasport stronger than before?

  • @sunguy1394

    @sunguy1394

    Жыл бұрын

    @@here.a7med Ended corruption, continued lagging projects, and provided employment to millions plus repairing streets and cornices, activating agriculture and manufacturing, social security, tourism, enhancing security and safety. About the passport, the foreign minister is Kurdish and is a separatist, so he's messing up on purpose to hurt Iraq and Iraqi passports by randomly giving diplomatic passports to thousands of people thus our passport is lagging but this will be fixed when the upcoming mass sacking of ministers happen. When you activate agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, the economy will improve automatically. This government is 6 months old only, I expect Iraq's gdp to signal high-ranking in 2024. This government also invested in Iraq's massive gas reserves, which need 2 years to start exporting, plus the oil price is high and Iraq is 2nd biggest exporter of oil in OPEC so 2024 is going to be great for Iraq.

  • @wonderfullife6896

    @wonderfullife6896

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@here.a7med future is be

  • @JQUICK21

    @JQUICK21

    Жыл бұрын

    I am hoping the Iraq Dinar moves UP in value soon!....but I have been waiting for a very long time.....Much love to you Iraqi's from West Virginia USA

  • @user-or5uk3sf8v
    @user-or5uk3sf8v Жыл бұрын

    انت امرأة في غاية الشجاعه

  • @ehabl8816
    @ehabl8816 Жыл бұрын

    enjoyed this

  • @alithefogman
    @alithefogman Жыл бұрын

    Great video looking foreword to the new one please keep the good work 😊

  • @worldview730
    @worldview730 Жыл бұрын

    Great travel show, kudos to you for your work! 👍👍👍👍

  • @graemetaylor9412
    @graemetaylor9412 Жыл бұрын

    Really good video, great content, thanks

  • @solowingpixy8190
    @solowingpixy8190 Жыл бұрын

    Thing I love about vloggers like this is that it cuts away at most of the propaganda stuff about what certain countries are like. End of the day, most are just normal people that are up for a chat.

  • @fritzaldenvillas1329
    @fritzaldenvillas1329 Жыл бұрын

    watching your videos in awe..i love it

  • @ay9.7
    @ay9.7 Жыл бұрын

    Hi there you crossed my shop when the navigation app take you on a short cut through the market 😂 8:48

  • @HardPackedADV
    @HardPackedADV Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, keep them coming.

  • @johnjones4621
    @johnjones4621 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Alex, Great video i read a book a few years ago cannot remember the title, about a British Nurse that met an Iraqi in Birmingham England who was studying at university then married and move to Iraq in the 1960 it was quite enlightening to learn that Iraq second language in the 60s was English and that there was a lot of English radios stations I imagine form colonial Britain? Not withstanding this it was quite obvious that the people of Iraq are like all all genuine people kind generous and welcoming. ❤ Love your work ❤

  • @GoneKayaking
    @GoneKayaking11 ай бұрын

    Really interesting look at this region. Thanks

  • @GraemeRobinson
    @GraemeRobinson10 ай бұрын

    I enjoy catching up on your travels with your intermittent videos. As always the interactions with people are a highlight though I'm a sucker for the riding sequences and adventure too. Love your work!!

  • @JacytanMelo59
    @JacytanMelo59 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations girl, excellent video. Thanks for the information 😃

  • @OmarTravelAdventures
    @OmarTravelAdventuresАй бұрын

    I agree, you have an excellent narration voice and a no-drama attitude! Outstanding videos.

  • @Strawberries_Cherries_Angels
    @Strawberries_Cherries_Angels Жыл бұрын

    You are indeed a wonderful story teller. Your narration is wonderful. Saw the complete video. Loved it. Wish you all the best....Thank you.

  • @zedd165
    @zedd165 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love your bike , great vids as well .

  • @q8bug
    @q8bug Жыл бұрын

    Yalla Habibis 😍love your videos, keep it up

  • @alimohtashimkhan2711
    @alimohtashimkhan2711 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video, extremely beautiful running commentary and especially style of comment.

  • @chrisscott1547
    @chrisscott15477 ай бұрын

    Excellent narration.

  • @SEPA_Bagger
    @SEPA_Bagger Жыл бұрын

    I just stumbled across your channel and got instantly hooked!!!

  • @darceew
    @darceew Жыл бұрын

    Sorry had to comment again. You are such a bad ass explorer. An inspiration and I hope I get to do things like this one day.

  • @bassamtravel
    @bassamtravel Жыл бұрын

    Great Video Thank you 😊

  • @Kingleesports
    @Kingleesports Жыл бұрын

    Wow that was so exciting travel

  • @sj--m
    @sj--m Жыл бұрын

    A strong woman, I wish you success, may God save you🇮🇶❤️

  • @aymanali8418
    @aymanali8418 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing ❤

  • @aeonstyle032
    @aeonstyle032 Жыл бұрын

    This is almost like a documentary of a beautiful but sad history. Thank you for sharing.

  • @michaelreid8857
    @michaelreid8857 Жыл бұрын

    You know a picture speaks a thousand words. That old man’s expressions and shaking his head said what we know he was thinking. A young lady riding across the Middle East on a Motorcycle. Now I’ve seen everything! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @abdulrahmanaljamea8458
    @abdulrahmanaljamea8458 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Iraq and sorry for chaotic views you face, this country were much better before, thanks for your positive attitude,, wish you enjoy your journey.

  • @APM866
    @APM866 Жыл бұрын

    Very Nice and very informative 🙏🙏

  • @yusufazad4796
    @yusufazad4796 Жыл бұрын

    wow thanks

  • @tigru3454
    @tigru3454 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤ so beautiful

  • @vardonian
    @vardonian Жыл бұрын

    Well done, thanks!

  • @sinnermanbob
    @sinnermanbob Жыл бұрын

    planning to ride around the world , love your videos as it is as it comes the bad and the good . hope to meet you once on the roud or in dubai , greetings from a belgian -)

  • @VagaBumAdventures

    @VagaBumAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    Will you be passing through usa and Mexico?

  • @sinnermanbob

    @sinnermanbob

    Жыл бұрын

    @@VagaBumAdventures yes wont miss that lol

  • @cohall46
    @cohall46 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting, informative, and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. To help with navigation perhaps you might like a Garmin navigation unit.

  • @fahadyousafzi
    @fahadyousafzi Жыл бұрын

    love the way you are traveling freely, love and respect from Peshawar, Pakistan.

  • @sharonwright7932
    @sharonwright7932 Жыл бұрын

    My goodness woman…I’m hooked!

  • @triskelworkshop2855
    @triskelworkshop2855 Жыл бұрын

    As you put it : The one woman circus . Both funny and to me, also a bit scary . First time watching your videos and i'm hooked already. Keep it up ! Stephan, Antwerp (B)

  • @babylongate
    @babylongate Жыл бұрын

    "Did you know that the tale of Adam and Eve, familiar to many, actually finds its roots in ancient Sumerian mythology? It was the gods Innana and Enki who were the precursors to these revered figures. The tale was crafted by the Sumerians, who lived in the city of Urr, situated near the convergence of two powerful rivers. It was the majesty of this setting, where the rivers intertwined and merged into one, that served as the perfect inspiration for this epic saga, reminding us of the magnificence of nature and its ability to inspire great human stories.

  • @rogermeyer860
    @rogermeyer86011 ай бұрын

    Thx for sharing your trip. What a treat to visit the Garden of Eden and Marshes despite their current condition and reflect on how it was as it's described in the Bible.

  • @fnm7893
    @fnm7893 Жыл бұрын

    enjoy your day❤❤

  • @MichiNetwork
    @MichiNetwork Жыл бұрын

    Happy Journey

  • @nikoscosmos
    @nikoscosmos Жыл бұрын

    A fascinating adventure.

  • @basheerahmad806
    @basheerahmad806 Жыл бұрын

    wooow, i like ur vedios, ur new subscriber Ahmad from derby uk, uni student...

  • @user-rb7oo2te8y
    @user-rb7oo2te8y Жыл бұрын

    Welcome in lraq

  • @akhterhussain3827
    @akhterhussain3827 Жыл бұрын

    MA.SHA ALLAH SUPER NICE

  • @blendhawramy7759
    @blendhawramy7759 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome ✨✨

  • @DreamseedVR
    @DreamseedVR9 ай бұрын

    You have a kind adventerous spirit. I wish you well

  • @user-pk4pp2du7f
    @user-pk4pp2du7f Жыл бұрын

  • @zissa5165
    @zissa5165 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome ❤🇮🇶

  • @gorrillasofficial
    @gorrillasofficial11 ай бұрын

    waiting for your new video❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

  • @greenbackgroundvideos3683
    @greenbackgroundvideos3683 Жыл бұрын

    Very brave girl, salute you!

  • @DikiNianto
    @DikiNianto Жыл бұрын

    Actually Iraq is so beautiful country...With friendly people

  • @user-tc2kt7tr3o
    @user-tc2kt7tr3o Жыл бұрын

    😊😊🥰🥰🇮🇶

  • @RashoodyShow
    @RashoodyShow Жыл бұрын

    you have to visit jordan it's really fantastic country

  • @ii1
    @ii1 Жыл бұрын

    ❤Welcome to our beloved country

  • @matiassagui3798
    @matiassagui379810 ай бұрын

    you transmit an aura of tranquility

  • @user-em2if3ck5g
    @user-em2if3ck5g Жыл бұрын

    Very Nice

  • @michaelcarr3037
    @michaelcarr3037 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the marsh I never hear about the history of the ones living in there

  • @user-xt6xl1dm5c
    @user-xt6xl1dm5c Жыл бұрын

    🎉

  • @bbbmmmwwwxxx555
    @bbbmmmwwwxxx555 Жыл бұрын

    greetings from RUSSIA! enjoyed your content! waiting for more!

  • @tyuouuy3635
    @tyuouuy3635 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤🎉

  • @cahyospn723
    @cahyospn723 Жыл бұрын

    The beauty of Iraq - Nice exploring to the middle East. I hope you plan to go to Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia.

  • @majidmohamedalowais
    @majidmohamedalowais Жыл бұрын

    Good luck 👍

  • @KudlaKudla-oq3cf
    @KudlaKudla-oq3cf Жыл бұрын

    all the best ur next video

  • @saadialmalki4326
    @saadialmalki4326 Жыл бұрын

    Hello .you are welcome in lraq..Basra

  • @maakamakana7007
    @maakamakana7007 Жыл бұрын

    Now you are someone I would love to met on the road..I will keep an eye out for your bike

  • @nerhajireddy6547
    @nerhajireddy6547 Жыл бұрын

    Kudos…!🎉

  • @syednouman2137
    @syednouman21378 ай бұрын

    I welcome you to visit Kashmir, India this year to enjoy snowfall and skiing here with me and make travel vlogs in Kashmir so that everyone will know how beautiful our Kashmir is and many people can come and enjoy here

  • @adriansmart9460
    @adriansmart9460 Жыл бұрын

    Holy smokes dude! This is a far cry from Fox Chapel..I like how you mixed Iraqi history with the current life to give us context. Stay safe out there!

  • @user-cz1ip9dd1h
    @user-cz1ip9dd1h Жыл бұрын

    I wish you a nice trip. As I was hoping you would come to the Holy city of Karbala

  • @fnm7893
    @fnm7893 Жыл бұрын

    welcome to in Iraq.😊

  • @babehery8967
    @babehery896710 ай бұрын

    Indonesia is present...✋✋✋

  • @sajadhashim7254
    @sajadhashim7254 Жыл бұрын

    welcome to your second country ❤

  • @clivemayo4049
    @clivemayo4049 Жыл бұрын

    Have you tried Locus Maps for navigation?

  • @Ameng3471
    @Ameng3471 Жыл бұрын

    What happened to you? It has been couple of months wo video. Are you ok? Hope everything is okay

  • @traveling...mohammedalreth9632
    @traveling...mohammedalreth963211 ай бұрын

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @skazma1199
    @skazma1199 Жыл бұрын

    Such a brave and insane! haha

  • @user-en3sf9ji2y
    @user-en3sf9ji2y Жыл бұрын

    Noooo wayyy u did drive through the Iraq without a guide????😮😮😮😮😮

  • @tomsky7464
    @tomsky7464 Жыл бұрын

    I am feeling sad that such a unique environment and culture is dying. Thank you.

  • @originalmix2546

    @originalmix2546

    Жыл бұрын

    same here. Iraq used to be my number one on bucket list when I was a teenager and it still hasn't lost it's attraction to me. It's irrational and beautiful.

  • @search2learn776

    @search2learn776

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you think that Iraq is dying? You need some patience so that you can see with your own eyes that Iraq cannot die. These are not just words; Be patient and you will see.

  • @dragonplayer4803

    @dragonplayer4803

    Жыл бұрын

    In the next five years iraq will be very different and surprise everyone

  • @originalmix2546

    @originalmix2546

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dragonplayer4803 in which sense and thanks to whom? Just a bet - are Chinese investors interested?

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