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Michael (32) and Valentina (31) from Switzerland were forced to change their motorhome travel route due to regional conflict. They are rapidly crossing Iraq in a convoy, heading to Turkey.
A Swiss couple, Michael (32) and Valentina (31), were forced to change their motorhome travel route across the Middle East due to the escalation of war in the region. Instead of Oman, they are rapidly crossing Iraq, heading to Turkey.
The couple says they remain in good spirits and continue their journey.
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A Swiss couple's motorhome journey through the Middle East was disrupted by the escalation of conflict. They rerouted, hastily crossing Iraq to reach ...
A Swiss couple's motorhome journey through the Middle East was disrupted by the escalation of conflict. They rerouted, hastily crossing Iraq to reach Turkey, also dealing with a vehicle breakdown. Obtaining visas for Saudi Arabia and Iraq took them only a few hours.
Swiss nationals Michael (32) and Valentina (31) are forced to alter their motorhome travel route due to war in the region. Instead of reaching Oman, t...
Swiss nationals Michael (32) and Valentina (31) are forced to alter their motorhome travel route due to war in the region. Instead of reaching Oman, they are now hastily crossing Iraq to reach Turkey, traveling in a small convoy with another couple for added security.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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