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I took the wrong road to Uruk, IRAQ | Solo female motorcycle travel in Iraq | S01 E05
That time Google Maps took me on an overly creative route to the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk, locally known as Warka, and I got in much later and a bit muddier than expected.
Places visited in this vlog: Nasiriyah, Uruk (Warka)
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Want to travel to Iraq yourself? Don't miss my blog posts about Iraq:
Motorcycle travel guide for Iraq: www.lostwithpurpose.com/motorcycle-travel-in-iraq/
Solo female travel in Iraq: www.lostwithpurpose.com/solo-female-travel-in-iraq/
All my posts about Iraq travel: www.lostwithpurpose.com/country/iraq
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Music creds:
Electro Swingity - ExoNova - ua-cam.com/video/GMhoiyepTT0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=ExoNova
Hibiscus Lofi
Music by myk - Hibiscus - thmatc.co/?l=78B60581
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Riding to ancient UR, IRAQ | Solo female motorcycle travel in Iraq | S01 E04
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I rode to the ancient Sumerian city of Ur on my solo motorcycle trip in Iraq. It’s not every day you can ride through a 7,000 year old city! Places visited in this vlog: Chibayish, Ur, Nasiriyah Want to travel to Iraq yourself? Don't miss my blog posts about Iraq: Motorcycle travel guide for Iraq: www.lostwithpurpose.com/motorcycle-travel-in-iraq/ Solo female travel in Iraq: www.lostwithpurpose...
The Garden of Eden and the Mesopotamian Marshes | Solo female motorcycle travel in Iraq | S01 E03
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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. Want to travel to Iraq yourself? Don't miss my blog posts about Iraq: Motorcycle travel guide for Iraq: www.lostwithpurpose.com/motorcycle-travel-in-iraq/ Solo female travel in ...
Secret rooms and dictator palaces in Basra, Iraq | Solo female motorcycle travel in Iraq | S01 E02
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I didn't know what to expect from travels in Iraq... but my time in Basra, Iraq, certainly wasn't it! Want to travel to Iraq yourself? Don't miss my travel guides for Iraq! Motorcycle travel guide for Iraq: www.lostwithpurpose.com/motorcycle-travel-in-iraq/ Solo female travel in Iraq: www.lostwithpurpose.com/solo-female-travel-in-iraq/ All Iraq posts: www.lostwithpurpose.com/country/iraq Music ...
TRUCK ART motorcycle | Painting my DR650 in Pakistan
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Painting and decorating trucks is a tradition in Pakistan... one I wanted to bring with me on my motorcycle journey! I went to a truck art painting workshop in Pakistan and asked them to work some magic on my Suzuki DR650... and here's what happened. Join one of my Pakistan motorcycle tours: www.lostwithpurpose.com/tours/pakistan-adventure-motorcycle-tour/ Want to travel to Pakistan independent...
Into IRAQ I go | Border crossing Kuwait - Iraq | Solo female motorcycle travel in Iraq | S01 E01
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My first steps on my solo motorcycle journey through Iraq - crossing the border from Kuwait to Iraq. Who knew the real struggle would come later? How to cross this border with your own vehicle: www.lostwithpurpose.com/kuwait-iraq-border-crossing/ Shukran to Husam and Captain Ahmed for picking me up at the border and making sure I reached Basra safe and sound! Want to travel to Iraq yourself? Do...
This is what it's like to travel in Lakki Marwat, Pakistan
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Few people travel to Lakki Marwat, one of Pakistan's frontier regions near the Afghanistan Border. The area has a reputation for being dangerous... but there's more to Lakki Marwat than you might think. Disclaimer: The security situation in Lakki Marwat is not stable due to the Taliban's presence, and it may not always be safe for outsiders to visit. For the latest updates on the security situa...
I met a Queen of a small Sindhi village - a SUCCESS story from Sindh, Pakistan
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Though a queen in name alone, in reality Rani is still a strong female leader in her community in Sindh, Pakistan. Thanks to SUCCESS, a women’s empowerment project in Sindh, Pakistan that started in 2015, Rani grew from an uneducated woman into a powerful force who negotiates with government officials, educates her community, and helps women start businesses. There’s too much to her story for o...
Meeting a Sindhi Superwoman - a SUCCESS story from Sindh, Pakistan
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Qaiser is a bold young woman who grew against the odds to become a leader in her community thanks to SUCCESS, a women’s empowerment project in Sindh, Pakistan that started in 2015. I recently had the honor of meeting Qaiser and hearing her story, and there’s far more to it than I could ever hope to share in one vlog. Still, I try! - SUCCESS - The SUCCESS Programme is a women-led rural developme...
Pakistan motorcycle tour - Biking off the beaten track
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The best way to travel Pakistan is by motorcycle - trust me, I know from experience! After years of traveling in Pakistan by motorcycle, I've put together a 2-week Pakistan motorcycle tour for bikers of all ages and experience levels, highlighting the best places to visit in Pakistan. Both on and off the beaten track. More info sign up: www.lostwithpurpose.com/tours/pakistan-adventure-motorcycl...
What is it like to ride a motorcycle in Pakistan?
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Wondering if it's safe to ride a motorcycle in Pakistan? A lot of guests and travelers ask me these days, so here's a peek at what the roads are like in Pakistan and how difficult (or easy) they can be. Join one of my motorcycle tours in Pakistan: www.lostwithpurpose.com/tours/pakistan-adventure-motorcycle-tour/ My favorite travel guide to Pakistan: pakistantraveller.gumroad.com/l/jswmv Things ...
Solo female traveler motorbikes the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan
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That time I solo motorbiked the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan in autumn 2019... even though I don't really know anything about motorcycles. Want to bike the Karakoram Highway yourself? As of 2022 I've started running adventure motorcycle tours in Pakistan: www.lostwithpurpose.com/tours/pakistan-adventure-motorcycle-tour/ * Correction: I wrongly said that the Grand Trunk Road was built by the Br...
Pakistan for women, by women | Part 2: Ghizer & Astore
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Why yes, women can travel in Pakistan! Part two of that time two female travelers-one foreigner, one Pakistani-teamed up to create something new: a unique Pakistan tour for women. This time: motorbiking into the mountains, homestays with local families, and a frosty trek of doom at the foot of one of Pakistan's tallest mountains. Join our next women's tour! www.lostwithpurpose.com/tours/pakista...
Travel writing tips from a blogger to improve your writing and storytelling
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Want to tell epic stories? Here are 6 travel writing tips from a published travel blogger to improve your travel writing and storytelling skills and help you be a better travel writer. Beware: I have no filter. This is brutally honest advice from someone who's real freakin' tired of crap travel writing. Want more? Blog: www.lostwithpurpose.com Instagram: lostwithpurpose Facebook: ...
Pakistan for women, by women | Part 1: Hunza
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That time two female travelers-one foreigner, one Pakistani-teamed up to create something new: an actually responsible Pakistan tour for women. Up in Part 1: hitchhiking the Karakoram Highway, suspension bridges in Passu, and polo in Chapursan. And then some. Join our next women's tour! www.lostwithpurpose.com/tours/pakistan-womens-tour/ More about us Alex: lostwithpurpose.com/ Aneeqa: themadha...
Pakistan women's tour | Female travelers visit Pakistan for the first time
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Pakistan women's tour | Female travelers visit Pakistan for the first time
SAUDI ARABIA road trip | American female traveler visits KSA
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SAUDI ARABIA road trip | American female traveler visits KSA
Welcome to SIBERIA | Solo female road trip through Altai, Russia
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Welcome to SIBERIA | Solo female road trip through Altai, Russia
Belgium by drone | Leefdaal, Tervuren, and Leuven in Flemish Brabant (Vlaams-Brabant)
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Belgium by drone | Leefdaal, Tervuren, and Leuven in Flemish Brabant (Vlaams-Brabant)
Why travel media is dangerous for Pakistan's tourism
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Why travel media is dangerous for Pakistan's tourism
Quit Your Job Q&A with travel blogger Lost With Purpose | From Instagram Live
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Quit Your Job Q&A with travel blogger Lost With Purpose | From Instagram Live
Making manto (dumplings) in Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan
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Making manto (dumplings) in Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan
One year of backpacking with Lost With Purpose
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One year of backpacking with Lost With Purpose
Backpacking in Afghanistan
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Backpacking in Afghanistan
Kutty Theyyam traditional dance in Kerala, India
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Kutty Theyyam traditional dance in Kerala, India
Dhamal Sufi dance at the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan Sharif, Pakistan
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Dhamal Sufi dance at the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan Sharif, Pakistan

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @destinationunknown4959
    @destinationunknown4959 10 днів тому

    12:31 " the old man loves him an English one" 😅😅😅 that's what that guy said when the cigarette man was talking to you

  • @user-qv1rx6gj3g
    @user-qv1rx6gj3g 16 днів тому

    In lakki marwat there is no mountains

  • @sonnyday6830
    @sonnyday6830 22 дні тому

    Are you dead?

  • @OmarTravelAdventures
    @OmarTravelAdventures 23 дні тому

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

  • @OmarTravelAdventures
    @OmarTravelAdventures 23 дні тому

    I think what was being translated was "الكرم مستمر" which means "always generous" That first word "Karam" can be translated as generous or vineyard (depending on context). The second word "Mustamer" means continuous. I am not too sure about in vitro, maybe the system translated "real" or "true." 🤷🤷🤷

  • @Rahibali-th4yx
    @Rahibali-th4yx Місяць тому

    Hi

  • @SwapBlogRU
    @SwapBlogRU Місяць тому

    Ok, well, I've visited Altai last year in September, we drove with a few of my comrades from the city of Omsk through Novosibirsk in my buddy's RAV4 all the way to Tashanta via the Chuyskiy trakt (pass, road, highway, I don't even know what the correct word would be in English). And I was confident that I had been to Altai, but watching this video I'm having second thoughts. There seems to be way more to see than what we saw during our trip.

  • @thekoreantraveler
    @thekoreantraveler Місяць тому

    Your adventurous spirit is so inspiring

  • @thekoreantraveler
    @thekoreantraveler Місяць тому

    I just came back from Uruk last month and the roads were insane!

  • @Zeeshanbuttq8
    @Zeeshanbuttq8 Місяць тому

    Great ❤️

  • @jomalcolm7996
    @jomalcolm7996 Місяць тому

    intereting and stimulating, thanks. I expect you've read Alain de Botton and Pico Iyer (?)

  • @Sanataniworld4859
    @Sanataniworld4859 Місяць тому

    Who is Sindhi 😊

  • @renderingrini
    @renderingrini Місяць тому

    Very useful!

  • @viktorgr1222
    @viktorgr1222 Місяць тому

    Coercing racism in Saudi Arabia I want to include . A non Muslim can’t become a citizen . Non Saudi Arabians can’t hold good jobs because there are laws prohibiting so . In Saudi Arabia running around with a Bible might land you with a death sentence .

  • @L.Frank2000
    @L.Frank2000 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing the images.

  • @user-yi7kj2jr5r
    @user-yi7kj2jr5r Місяць тому

    لماذا لا يركبون الدراجات في بلدان اوربا ؟؟

  • @liv-oi6vg
    @liv-oi6vg Місяць тому

    thank you alex, this is super helpful. currently in the 'saving up money' phase abroad but i already got rid of all my things and can't wait to set off with just my backpack

  • @Rtjski
    @Rtjski Місяць тому

    7:59 they thought youre a boy😭😭

  • @MortadaAl-Iraqi807
    @MortadaAl-Iraqi807 Місяць тому

    تحياتي لكم من العراق 🇮🇶محافظة البصرة ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kut4156
    @kut4156 2 місяці тому

    You did not understand the words of the children. They were welcoming you and saying that you could come with us to their home so that they would do the hospitality for you.

  • @JameelKhan-ig3ky
    @JameelKhan-ig3ky 2 місяці тому

    facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558730670133&mibextid=ZbWKwL

  • @fahadyousafzi
    @fahadyousafzi 2 місяці тому

    Why you stopped covering such brilliant stories accross pakistan?

  • @angryman3968
    @angryman3968 2 місяці тому

    Next time you visit show their marts culture traditions you shown only some dry mountainous desertus area of lakki Marwat there,s much more than you have covered in video , I. E Sheikh badin spot their wooden work, i.e wooden kr hand crafts, cultural white shawl of men on their shoulders, traditional men sandals, their traditional cap, River / railway track Gambilla , river kurram on indus highway, Shah hassan khel abakhel families where historical horrific bomb blast 2010 , took place taking around 200 lives destruction of around 200 families , Serai Naurang main bazar, their main food Painda Suji Halwa near Gambilla Kajuray hotel tea + sohan Halwa, their wedding their traditional dance holding riffles , lakki city, Tajorhi area Lakki Cement factory etc

  • @tahirmarwat7178
    @tahirmarwat7178 2 місяці тому

    Thank U so Much For Such Discover Our Beautiful Lakki Marwat MashAllah❤❤

  • @AinaPakistan786
    @AinaPakistan786 2 місяці тому

    Good job

  • @PakiPardesia
    @PakiPardesia 2 місяці тому

    Wow I plan to spend a day or two there soon and now excited but still bit nervously excited

  • @rupakmandal2527
    @rupakmandal2527 2 місяці тому

    I really enjoyed your blog ☺️

  • @sillystuff6247
    @sillystuff6247 2 місяці тому

    Your website post reviewing *International Health Insurance* is one of the most helpful I've seen. Unlike 90% of reviewers, you describe your actual claims experience with them! 💙 You're the real deal. Mad respect, trepidation, and awe for your adventurous life. Wishing your happiness & safety.

  • @MohammedKnight-st6fk
    @MohammedKnight-st6fk 2 місяці тому

  • @ysuesi1028
    @ysuesi1028 2 місяці тому

    Is she okay? Where is she now?

  • @ryanwais
    @ryanwais 2 місяці тому

    In minute: 12:45 the gentleman asked the owner of the tent to hospital you in their camp to treat you as their daughter and he said "we want the world to see the real Iraq, not what the media presents. We want every tourist to come to Iraq and see the good side that the media doesn't show. Such a gentleman, I'm proud of him.

  • @koknockoutgaming3180
    @koknockoutgaming3180 2 місяці тому

    Welcome to Iraq and hope you enjoy your trip as well.

  • @omedkurdi2803
    @omedkurdi2803 2 місяці тому

    ..❤

  • @zgxji
    @zgxji 2 місяці тому

    أعتني بنفسك جيدآ للأسف في بلدي هناك أشخاص يسيئون لسمعة بلدي بتصرفاتهم القبيحه لكن الشعب العراقي لطيف جدا اعتذر منك جدآ

  • @zgxji
    @zgxji 2 місяці тому

    عفيه شيخ بارك الله بيك

  • @palerider8992
    @palerider8992 3 місяці тому

    Hi how's things, are you still travelling, hope you're keeping well

  • @user-qj4kl3wc5v
    @user-qj4kl3wc5v 3 місяці тому

    ur in the Middle East ur in a country that doesnt speak English ur not going to understand people and they wont understand u should of done ur research before just driving places

  • @user-dd5kl6ie1r
    @user-dd5kl6ie1r 3 місяці тому

    Thanks madam for visiting the remote and underdeveloped areas of KP. Pashtun are very simple and follow there traditions and religion but world see them from different lens ...😊

  • @BILALKHAN-lx4hr
    @BILALKHAN-lx4hr 3 місяці тому

    Its not near to Afghanistan.

  • @brianwesley28
    @brianwesley28 3 місяці тому

    I'm curious? What's your zodiac sign? Sagittarius, Aries, or Aquarius?

  • @BhayankarBhandarivlogs
    @BhayankarBhandarivlogs 3 місяці тому

    Other side of the border is indian ladakh highway 🛣️

  • @BhayankarBhandarivlogs
    @BhayankarBhandarivlogs 3 місяці тому

    Well done ✅🎉

  • @user-rp3bz1rn8p
    @user-rp3bz1rn8p 3 місяці тому

    Make sure you don't go to India otherwise is gonna be line-up. Please stay away from India

  • @myreason8145
    @myreason8145 3 місяці тому

    Cool vid. Idk what made me google 'Backpacking Russia', but I did, and you popped up. Only subscribed to maybe 3 ppl in my life, but you're the 3rd. Cheers.

  • @vijaygovind2134
    @vijaygovind2134 3 місяці тому

    Amazing lady.

  • @PiyushRajput-ed6ik
    @PiyushRajput-ed6ik 3 місяці тому

    If the condition of queen in sindh is that bad the think how the condition of hindus in Sindh and in Pakistan

  • @PoisonelleMisty4311
    @PoisonelleMisty4311 3 місяці тому

    1. Misrepresentation: Travel media often focuses on negative aspects of a country, such as political unrest, terrorism, and crime. This can create a negative perception of a destination, making travelers hesitant to visit. 2. Stereotyping: Travel media can perpetuate stereotypes and misconceptions about a country, which can deter potential visitors. For example, portraying Pakistan as a dangerous and hostile place without highlighting its rich culture, history, and hospitality. 3. Fearmongering: Sensationalist reporting in travel media can exaggerate risks and dangers, leading travelers to believe that Pakistan is an unsafe destination. This fear can discourage people from visiting, even if the actual risk level is relatively low. 4. Influence on decision-making: Travel media has a significant influence on people's travel decisions. If a destination is portrayed in a negative light, travelers are more likely to choose a different, perceived safer location for their trip. 5. Impact on economy: Negative portrayals in travel media can have a detrimental impact on Pakistan's tourism industry. Reduced visitor numbers can lead to job losses, decreased revenue for local businesses, and a decline in the overall economy. Overall, travel media can be dangerous for Pakistan's tourism by perpetuating negative stereotypes, instilling fear in potential visitors, and ultimately deterring people from experiencing all that the country has to offer. It is important for travel media to present a balanced and accurate depiction of destinations to encourage tourism and promote cultural exchange.

  • @Partap600
    @Partap600 3 місяці тому

    Great but Pakistan reality women is no safe

  • @113freestyle6
    @113freestyle6 3 місяці тому

    Hi, i have an dji se mini Can i do quickshot ?

  • @lofarjanan301
    @lofarjanan301 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much 💓 I'm from lakki marwat