Viktor
@vsartory
Hungarian expat in Iraq
Forum
6 posts
About me
Hungarian
Lives in Duhok
Speaks English and Hungarian
Registration: 21 August 2015
Activity
Traveling to Duhok by Relaxrelax
Just wondering about how the security is moving around Duhok? Male friend going by himself end of July to end of August. He's in his 30's so not a kid but a bit naive. Any tips I can give him? Also, can anyone go to health facilities?
Wow now that's an issue :) Actually the way people eat there is like anywhere else in the region: Mezzeh (small starters) and loads of meat. There are places where you can get a mezzeh buffet where there's no may but you can eat several ... Read More
Traveling to Duhok by Relaxrelax
Just wondering about how the security is moving around Duhok? Male friend going by himself end of July to end of August. He's in his 30's so not a kid but a bit naive. Any tips I can give him? Also, can anyone go to health facilities?
Hi, Dohuk is perfectly safe. Although it's closer to the war zone you don't see too much military presence there but moving around the country involves going through checkpoints quite often. You can buy basically everything there, alcohol ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Iraq by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Iraq. What is ...
Crossing the road. enough said I think :) Read More
is it safe working in kurdistan or no. by chef siva
Hi Everyone, I am siva kumar from India. I have a job offer from hotel Lalezar Sulemaniya Kurdistan. i am confused whether to take up this offer or no seeing the prevailing conditions in Iraq. Can you people suggest is it safe working in kurdistan ...
safety-wise it's alright, especially down there. nothing will happen leaving kurdistan is quite dangerous though so dont plan on doing that. Read More
Working for Sheraton Dohuk! Anyone from the area to hang out?
Hi people, I'm Viktor, Hungarian and moved to Dohuk not too long ago. I'm working for Sheraton Dohuk. If someone's from the area let's hang out Read More
Moving to Dohuk by GuestPoster2810
Hi guys, I've been offered a placement in Dohuk for work so I have some general questions regarding the living situation there. Thanks already in advance for your comments and advise! - I know that at least at the moment, the security ...
Hi, As an expat living in dohuk I can answer most of your questions. . Security is good here at the moment there's nothing to be afraid of. Being blond, well what can I say? People might look at you but I don't think you have to be scared. ... Read More