To The Frontlines Against ISIS
Jul 14, 2016, 11:21 pm
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Jul 23, 2016, 5:12 pm
#214
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Well, not something for the faint hearted...
With these stamps on the passport, have you been denied a visa or entry somewhere else?
Like other fellows have already said, that's an outstanding TR Daniel, well done! what next now?
Many thanks for sharing
With these stamps on the passport, have you been denied a visa or entry somewhere else?
Like other fellows have already said, that's an outstanding TR Daniel, well done! what next now?
Many thanks for sharing
Last edited by flying_blue_white_red; Jul 23, 2016 at 8:53 pm Reason: spelling
Jul 24, 2016, 6:38 am
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Thanks so much for sharing, particularly all the food shots and some stunning portraits. Although I am aware it is not exactly the same I am left thinking of the film Salt of the Earth and the power of photography to tell a story.
Jul 24, 2016, 10:10 am
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.Fortunately no problems so far, touch wood. I'm no longer eligible for the US ESTA system though, with my Sudan, Iran visits etc. Off to San Diego early next year so will have to apply for a US visa at the local consulate.
. Yes, the portraits were really a highlight for me, very friendly people so didn't mind me taking their photo. Looks like a great documentary too, will definitely have to check it out.
May 11, 2017, 10:40 pm
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Thank you, flying_blue_white_red.
Fortunately no problems so far, touch wood. I'm no longer eligible for the US ESTA system though, with my Sudan, Iran visits etc. Off to San Diego early next year so will have to apply for a US visa at the local consulate.
Many thanks, Spymon. Yes, the portraits were really a highlight for me, very friendly people so didn't mind me taking their photo. Looks like a great documentary too, will definitely have to check it out.
.Fortunately no problems so far, touch wood. I'm no longer eligible for the US ESTA system though, with my Sudan, Iran visits etc. Off to San Diego early next year so will have to apply for a US visa at the local consulate.
Many thanks, Spymon
. Yes, the portraits were really a highlight for me, very friendly people so didn't mind me taking their photo. Looks like a great documentary too, will definitely have to check it out.
May 14, 2017, 12:38 am
#218
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A most insightful and enlightening trip report that goes beyond many I've read before (and I tend to spend more time in this FT department than others!) Thanks for sharing your experiences here, which I am sure have opened our eyes and shown us another side to Syria and Kurdistan Iraq which aren't so common in the everyday media reports.
Destruction like this, and trying to imagine the 'before' shot, is almost a shock to the system. Moreover, images like this are something of a rose out of the ashes:
Wouldn't it be neat to compile a hardcover book of the top FT trip reports like this!
Originally Posted by DanielW
Originally Posted by DanielW
May 27, 2017, 6:52 am
#220
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Bashiqa (15km East of Mosul - the city was held by Daesh for more than 2 yrs and has been liberated some 6 months ago. It's pretty much 100% destroyed and very few people are back in the city now) a few days ago:
Mar 1, 2019, 11:12 am
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Hey Daniel! By far the greatest travel report on here. How does one go about finding a "guide" and "driver" and "translator" and "guard" to help put together a trip like this? I normally love trip planning but this is the next level. Where do you find people that are trusting to help out with a trip like this?