Between Iraq and a Hard Place
Hannah and Colleen take you on a tour of what life looks like as an American and teacher in Northern Iraq.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2024
On the Road? Again?
And we're back! Hannah and Colleen share a bit about travel back and forth to Iraq. It's hotels, airports, and lots of hours on the airplane. But if you are…
Americans Don't Travel Well
Hannah and Colleen rant a bit about the very annoying Americans they have met or seen in Iraq or in airports flying to and from Iraq. These are the cons of A…
The Square Root of Learning - Iraqi Education
Hannah and Colleen traipse through the world of Iraqi Education! What are public schools? What are private schools? How are things run differently? All these…
We Don't Actually Hate Animals... Probably.
Hannah and Colleen talk about their many encounters with animals in Northern Iraq, from pets to wild animals, zoos and circuses to flocks in the mountains. H…
It's Electric!
One of our favorite topics about Iraq is all the ELECTRICITY! Also, the lack of it. It's one of those things that we in the U.S. definitely take for granted …
The History of Iraq - Part 2
Hannah and Colleen continue with Director Dave on their jaunt through history. This episode covers from World War I through to almost present day. They also …
The History of Iraq - Part 1
Hannah and Colleen have another guest, SGI Director, Dave Dillard, on to talk about the patterns and history of Iraq. Part one takes us from the Garden of Ed…
Mystery and Minority Religions in North Iraq
Many people think that everyone in Iraq is Muslim. And it's true that the majority are. Some people know of some of the Christians even. But there's a long h…
Is it Secret? Is it Safe?
Hannah and Colleen finally dive into the question you have all really been wondering about. Is it safe? What they really wanted to do was give you the statis…
Keep Your Shirt On (and Tucked!)
Hannah and Colleen address one of the most commonly asked questions about living in Iraq: "Do you have to cover your head?" And they give a rough overview of…
Overview of the Kurdish Language
Hannah and Colleen bring along the amazing and talented Steve, who has been learning and speaking Kurdish for many many years. He shares with us about the hi…
Wasta, an Untranslatable Word
We all know that some words are not easy to translate into other languages. People collect these words and make lists of them (see here and here). But most o…
Things Get Messi! - Sports in Iraq
Hannah and Colleen tell stories about their many sporting experiences (playing and coaching) in Iraq and how they are both in love with the World Cup, becaus…
Year One of Teaching in Iraq
A Brief Introduction to Islamic Holidays
Weather or Not?
How Bazaar!
The Beacons Have Been Lit!
Friends Here, Friends There, We Have Friends Everywhere!
