Guides
Travel guides & stories
Practical guides and culture stories written for visitors.
These guides are written for first-time visitors to the Kurdistan Region: when to come, how to move between Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok and Halabja, what to eat, what to wear in the mountains and how local customs work. Culture stories go deeper into Kurdish music, dress, food and the history behind the places you will visit.
Each article states its reading time and the date it was last updated. The Kurdora editorial team reviews guides at the start of every season so prices, road conditions and opening times stay current.
Last updated: 24 August 2026
Step-by-step guides
Numbered, practical walkthroughs you can follow on the day — visa, transport and mountain safety.
Travel guides
Best time to visit, food, getting around and what to pack.
Story
Top 10 Must-See Places in Erbil
Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, is a city where ancient history meets modern vibrancy. The Erbil Citadel (Qalat Erbil) is one of the oldest…
Story
Kurdish Cuisine: A Culinary Journey
Kurdistan's culinary tradition is as rich as its landscape. From the slow-cooked dawaa dishes to the legendary dolma, stuffed grape leaves, and the fragrant…
How these guides are written
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Every guide is written by the Kurdora editorial team in Erbil and checked against official sources — the KRG visa portal, airport notices and the Board of Tourism — with the sources listed at the end of each article.
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How-to guides are numbered so you can follow them step by step on the day; travel and culture stories give the background — what to eat, what to wear in the mountains, what the music and dress mean.
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Prices are quoted in Iraqi dinar as of the last update shown on each page and rounded; phone numbers use the +964 international format so they work from any SIM.
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Spotted a change — a new visa rule, a closed road, a moved garage? Write to the editorial team from the contact page and the guide is corrected within the week.