"Don't complain - You could be in Angola" Baghdad by hjohnso4

Baghdad Travel Guide: 137 reviews and 297 photos

Baghdad has seen better days. It is a run-down city even by Middle Eastern Standards. With few exceptions I was reminded of Morrocco. The natives aren't very warm these days and are busy at the time-honoured Arab occupation of Fratricide. I would love to see Baghdad in five years and see what, if anything, will have changed.

Baghdad

Pros and Cons

Pros:An Industrious Black Market
Cons:Bombs, Rockets, Ambushes, etc...
In a nutshell:Praise Jesus and Pass the Ammunition

Last visit to Baghdad: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Jul 18, 2004
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Arriving at Baghdad international... Transportation (2)

Baghdad Airport is no longer inside the American base and is secured by private contractors and the Iraqi security... more travel advice

Arriving at Baghdad international... Transportation (2)

Baghdad Airport is no longer inside the American base and is secured by private contractors and the Iraqi security... more travel advice

DUST - VERY VERY DUSTY What to Pack (1)

Comfortable is recommended. Tan or Khaki-colored shoes are ideal because the dust and sand will turn dark-colored shoes... more travel advice

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Suzanne123 Apr 28, 2006 at 5:32 PM Report Abuse

I Am at a loss for words. My one Grandfather was the first Cdn military peace keeper in the Gaza strip, and my other Grandfather is a Mennonite pacifist. I am torn between the two sides. I respect and detest at the same time. Suzanne
triplehelix Apr 9, 2006 at 6:52 PM Report Abuse

baghdad can be something one day. its unfortunate saddam abused this country for so long.