Iraq w/ Giulio Gallarotti | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir

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This week on You Be Trippin’, Ari Shaffir talks with Giulio Gallarotti about his surprisingly unforgettable trip to Iraq. From convincing his girlfriend Iraq is chill to flying there alone, Giulio dives into funny run-ins with Iraqi soldiers, mystery taxi drivers, checkpoint pranks, and the shock of how welcoming—and happy—the people are. He explores ancient Ur, visits the stunning Al Abbas Holy Shrine, camps in the wetlands with water buffalo, and even takes a questionable souvenir from Saddam’s palace. It’s a story about culture, chaos, unbelievable food, and why Iraq might just be for everyone.مع السلامة!

You Be Trippin' Ep. 108

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:26 - We Are Going To Iraq!

00:05:48 - Convincing Girlfriend Iraq Is Chill

00:10:30 - Flying to Iraq

00:12:15 - Funny Iraqi Soldiers

00:19:15 - All Alone In Iraq

00:23:51 - Taxi Dilemma

00:25:49 - Visiting Ur

00:31:13 - Camping On Day 2

00:33:14 - Iraqi Wetlands

00:39:34 - Saddam Hussein's Rebuilt Ruins

00:42:08 - Visiting Saddam's Palace

00:44:37 - Piece Of Chandelier from Saddam's Palace

00:47:15 - Modern Tech At Ancient Shrines

00:52:33 - Pilgrimage Hikes

00:54:23 - Unbelievably Good Food

00:55:31 - Women's Clothing In Holy Areas

00:57:36 - Happy Muslim Lady

00:59:25 - Checkpoint Troubles

01:01:17 - Pranks In Iraq

01:06:20 - Iraq Is For Everyone

01:11:47 How Culture Moves Through Places

01:14:01 How To Travel Solo To Iraq

01:15:58 Whats Is Next For Giulio?

01:16:17 Living With Monks In Bhutan

01:26:10 Guilio's Travel Advice

01:30:49 Looking At Flights For Baghdad

01:35:58 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices