Kuwait and Iraqi Kurdistan
2023
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Summary
Kuwait is a classic Persian Gulf petro-state with all the things you'd expect from luxury malls to car dependant transport. But at-least the artificial islands they're building don't completely destroy the marine life.
Next door you'll find Iraq and the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan which for all intents and purposes is a defacto independent country protected by the Peshmerga.
Recently ravaged by ISIS, the nation is still reeling and trying to find its footing, the Kurds in the north continue to fight for independence but even so you'll find them warm, inviting and above all relatively safe.
Scores
Kuwait
Iraqi Kurdistan
Beauty
Affordability
Food
Hospitality
Safety
Accessibility
Video
Final Score
3 / 10
Advice
Trip Duration
Kuwait: 1 day / Iraqi kurdistan: 2 weeks
Currencies Used
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD / Iraqi Dinar IQD
Best Months
November - February
Daily Budget
Kuwait: $200usd / Iraqi kurdistan: $40usd
Challenges
The Kuwaiti Dinar is the most expensive currency in the world due to their oil exports, don't come poor
The food is some of the worst I've ever experienced, getting a decent feed is hard and the chance of sickness quite high
Do
Speak with the locals in Iraqi Kurdistan. They're incredibly friendly and willing to host. Just make sure to share the love
Don't
Don't stay in the Kuwaiti sun too long, it's one of the easiest places in the world to suddenly die of dehydration without ever feeling thirsty
