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Michael (32) and Valentina (31) from Switzerland were forced to change their camper van trip route due to the escalating conflict. They quickly crossed Iraq in a convoy, heading to Turkey.
A Swiss couple, Michael (32) and Valentina (31), had to alter their camper van journey through the Middle East because of the escalating war in the region. Instead of Oman, they rapidly crossed Iraq, heading towards Turkey.
According to sources, obtaining visas for Saudi Arabia and Iraq took them only a few hours. For safety, they traveled as part of a small convoy with another couple. The trip also involved a vehicle breakdown.
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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.
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