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I'm entering the Kurdistan Region of Iraq alone with my Toyota Hilux

Charline Overlanding Sep 21, 2025 16:00
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I have started to drive solo from France to Saudi Arabia in July, and I'm now leaving Turkiye to enter Iraq, and more precisely the Kurdistan region of the Republic of Iraq. But obviously, nothing goes according to plan and I have to face unpredictable challenges on my way to the border... My fridge is not working anymore, I have to throw all my food away, and it looks like the solar panel has never been properly connected to the auxiliary battery and the electrical system in the camper. I am stressed, tired, and worried I cannot find a solution quickly. Not the best conditions to cross a border with serenity. Plus, I'm not traveling alone anymore but with my 14 months old rottweiler and this definitely adds one other challenge. But I have to enter Iraq now if I do not want to miss my entry date into Saudi Arabia end of September. The timing is tight! Related phrases: 4x4 camper, Toyota Hilux expedition vehicle, 4x4 rig, solo overlanding, France to Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to Iraq, Cizre, border crossing, entering Iraq, the Republic of Iraq, Kurdistan region, Iraqi Kurdistan, solo travels, border crossing challenges, driving through the Middle East, woman overlanding solo, woman traveling with Toyota Hilux, Europe to the Middle East, expedition 4x4, alu cab modcap camper, overlanding solo, traveling alone, Muslim countries. #iraq #bordercrossing #solotraveler I'm back on the road and this is Solo Expedition number 2. I'm driving from France to Saudi Arabia alone with my Toyota Hilux Rafiki. I need to reach Saudi end of September and the rest is yet to be written. Thank you for your support and to everyone who is making this second solo expedition possible. Subscribe to my channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCxNVOjy3LRxfLRD91w_GHjw Support my adventures https://patreon.com/CharlineOverlanding?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink https://www.charlineoverlanding.com/supporttheexpedition For daily updates https://www.charlineoverlanding.com/ https://www.instagram.com/charline.overlanding?igsh=MWN0YjN2bGZ2cWEyaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/charline.ribotta?mibextid=LQQJ4d For inquiries charlineoverlandingoff @gmail.com #solotraveler #iraq Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ African Cinematic Ethnic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Namibia
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