Kurdistan in northern Iraq — an autonomous region that retains a considerable amount of political freedom from Baghdad — is by far the safest and most accessible area of Iraq to visit.

A new trekking trip is being launched in April 2025 through the Zagros Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, as the area continues to see a growing number of tourists. The adventure travel company ...

Iranian Kurdish rebels relax in the shade of the Qandil Mountains. Commander Beryar Gabar (right) said the 2,000 militants in his faction are fighting to create a secular democracy in Iran.

You may think about taking a trip to a place generally headlined for conflict and unrest. Well, I did just that, and it turned out to be one of the most enlightening experiences of my life. American, ...

From the Halabja Pomegranate Festival to breathtaking mountain escapes, Kurdistan is ready to welcome thousands of tourists ...

Deep in the mountains of Turkey's southeastern Hakkari province, bordering Iran and Iraq, Kurdish livestock owners and ...

Thousands of people from Iraq's Yazidi minority trapped on a mountain in northern Iraq by Islamic State militants have been able to escape in the past three days with help from Kurdish security ...

Deep in the mountains of Turkey's southeastern Hakkari province, bordering Iran and Iraq, Kurdish livestock owners and farmers have gradually returned with their animals after decades of armed ...

Deep in the mountains of Turkey's southeastern Hakkari province, bordering Iran and Iraq, Kurdish livestock owners and farmers have gradually returned with their animals after decades of armed ...