Iraqi Kurdistan, info appreciated.
Hey guys,
We're currently in Iran and exploring route options toward Turkey. Has anyone traveled Iraqi Kurdistan recently?
It seems like people have been able to travel via bus using the Sulaymaniyah border from Iran and the Zakho border into Turkey. The bus route seems to avoid Mosul and travel through Lalish to the north.
We understand the situation in Kurdistan/Turkey isn't ideal but we're looking for practical information. We have New Zealand passports, 2 motorcycles and understand we should be able to enter Kurdistan without a visa, we have a carnet but information also suggests this shouldn't be required.
Does anyone know how safe Kirkuk is at the moment for travelers? Anybody know anyone in the area that could recommend routes?
We've recently traveled through Kashmir and Balochistan so we've had some experience with regions of instability and are reasonably clued up on the basic precautions.
Any current info would be much appreciated
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