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Iran Starter Kit

Posted by uncle_davros

The TravelPod Iranian Starter Kit | | | Why Iran? Many people choose not to go, but is this a correct decision. For some, yes, but for the ones who do venture across the border, they will be pleasantly surprised at the friendliness and ...

Iran visa for American

Posted by ask.uppersia

... American citizens who have to take part in a guided tour. The UK citizens don't need to have any escorted tour to Iran. They should apply for the Iranian visa through an Iran-based tour operator and in about a month their visa reference number will be ...

Best Agency for American visiting Iran independently

Posted by ask.uppersia

A great number of tour operators are active in Iran now. Just google "iran tour for americans" or "iran visa for american citizens" to receive lots of suggestions. Contact them for their rates and compare those to find the best possible ...

Volunteers needed for Iran tourism project

Posted by mkhoda

... an Iranian Doctorate student at Glasgow Caledonian University. My research is looking at how Images of a particular tourist destination - Iran - are produced by tourism suppliers and the media in Britain and consumed by British cultural tourists. In order ...

What's the climate in Iran?

Posted by ask.uppersia

Hi, The best time to visit Iran is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). But generally speaking Iran is the country of 4 seasons means that every month in year there is something to visit. In winter you can either go for skiing in the ...

Travelling interstate

Posted by uppersia

Hi all, A friend and I are planning a trip to Iran this coming March. However we found out that the period we will be visiting happens to be the Iranian New year, therefore we are not too sure if we should postpone our trip and what are the impacts ...

An American in Iran

Posted by starlagurl

Found this blog the other day on the Matador Network, I thought it was interesting: People think Iran is a scary place, but this guy feels totally safe.

USA/Iran war

Posted by Jessica_CDN

... is that Israel, which will most certainly be reduced to rubble if the Iranians do obtain these tools, decides to preemptively strike Iran if or when they discover that Iran is close to building nuclear bombs? This act could easily start WW3, and scares ...

USA/Iran war

Posted by Paul

I agree that USA cannot currently start a war with Iran. They are stretched in some loosing battles. But they can start preparing. You can see that Iraq was being prepared for for almost a decade, so I am fearful that these same preparations are ...

USA/Iran war

Posted by thellie

... is rising, particularly given France's comments over the last two weeks. However, does anyone ACTUALLY doubt that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons developement? And does anyone ACTUALLY think they should be allowed to develop them? (Remember, this ...

USA/Iran war

Posted by fourloves

... 't say that I have much experience with this whole war setup thing, but it feels bad, itīs ominous, and I fear that the same apathy that got Bush a second term will let the government slyly push into Iran. I hate history. It repeats itself indefinitely.

USA/Iran war

Posted by Paul

... the Iranians for causing violence in Iraq. There seems to be a build up to war A number of the travelpod members have traveled to Iran and from what I've read they have had great trips. I am wondering what they are feeling at the moment. What are ...

Iran Will Free British Soldiers

Posted by aopaq

... .htm) not because I think it is better but more for the different perspective. In this case, I found that it ("Iran strikes blow in propaganda war")not only presented a different slant (insinuating that the US may have been involved through the ...

Iran

Posted by maryam

... Esfahan, Shiraz and Bam.  Do you know any good hostel or restaurant?  Also I am very interested in Masule.  Has anybody been there? HI I am from Iran.I was with AOPAQ during his trip to Iran.I can help you.My email is msamimi93@yahoo.com

Best Agency for American visiting Iran independently

Posted by nepislai

My wife and I would like to visit Iran and realize we will need a "tour" of two. I was in Iran in 1998 and had to do a similar visit. What is the best agency to use? We would like simple accommodation (2-3 star at best)... but access to a car ...

take photo in Iran

Posted by ask.uppersia

You should take care not to take photos of the sensitive areas in Iran such as the military bases, governmental offices, airfields, airports and other sensitive areas where photography is forbidden. Most of the holy shrines in Iran do not allow photography ...

Iran visa for American

Posted by yoda9999

I will travel to Iran as an independent traveler but it seems I have to be on a tour to go to Iran. Is there any way to do this independently? If you are an American citizen, you will need a tour guide or escort and an itinerary. You might need ...

Iran visa for American

Posted by ask.uppersia

As an American you should be accompanied by a tour guide during your trip to Iran. You should contact an Iran-based tour operator to apply for your invitation letter which takes about 2 months to get response from the MFA. That particular company should ...

Iran visa for American

Posted by voutreag

I will travel to Iran as an independent traveler but it seems I have to be on a tour to go to Iran. Is there any way to do this independently?

What's the climate in Iran?

Posted by travelingoliver

Hey, I am planning to visit Iran this year and I was wondering what the general climate is like. What is the best time to visit? Has anyone been to Iran in recent months?

Alamut Castle Day Trip and domestic travel woes

Posted by kktong

... looking at this forum as my last couple of posts did not yield responses, i am going to try my luck anyways. I am planning a trip to iran, part of the trip includes a day trip to Alamut castle. Now here's the catch, I am not too sure how much time ...

Travelling interstate

Posted by kktong

Hi all, A friend and I are planning a trip to Iran this coming March. However we found out that the period we will be visiting happens to be the Iranian New year, therefore we are not too sure if we should postpone our trip and what are the impacts to ...

Iranian Hospitality

Posted by lkidner

... -depth discussions, which I am still amazed we were able to speak about with such limited linguistic communication methods. Overall, Iran has been recognized by myself as the most comfortable country to travel through when it comes to safety and meeting ...

Iranian Hospitality

Posted by budgetsyria

I have heard alot of good things about Iran and is good to know that it is true I may think to go and visit Iran someday... Can you please tell me how is the food there? is it Good? Thanks

Passport Stamp

Posted by muxab

... USA definitely restricts people with an Iranian stamp in their passport. Is this true? If yes, is it possible to ask the iranian border police, at the Turkey-Iran border, not to stamp my passport but stamp a separate peice of paper instead. Thanks.

Earthquake hits southern Iran

Posted by raniroo

... seconds.......turns out there was an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale. It hit the southen town of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, some 135 km north of the UAE. My heart gotes out to the families in Iran for those that have been killed ...

Impressions of Iran

Posted by starlagurl

It just made me crack up, it's about things he didn't expect to see in Iran. My favourite caption is the one about the oil cans. Check it out:

USA/Iran war

Posted by mizliz

... is that Israel, which will most certainly be reduced to rubble if the Iranians do obtain these tools, decides to preemptively strike Iran if or when they discover that Iran is close to building nuclear bombs? This act could easily start WW3, and scares ...

Iran Will Free British Soldiers

Posted by wakingdream

I've been following the events of the British detained in Iran and finally we have some good news; Iran's President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejadhas said that the British soldiers will be set free as a "gift" to Britain in a news conference ...

Iran Starter Kit

Posted by wakingdream

... Actually, if you read this blog - this will explain a lot. Currently, she is out of the country on business, but she states that when she gets back, she will come in and hopefully put her point across as a single woman in Iran Thank-you David!

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