VISIT IRAN
*NB below was written prior to 2022 uprisings and protests so please check latest travel advice with your respective government.
————
It’s safer than you think! In 2019 the reputable global risk experts and consultants International SOS and Control Risk Group released a Travel Risk Map of the world showing Iran as ‘low risk’ and as safe to travel to as Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the UK and Denmark! Even the consequent spike in Persian Gulf tensions, followed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, cannot detract from the reality that Iran fares particularly better than America and many European states when it comes to the risk of terror attacks (very rare), or petty and violent crime. Of course, you should seek the most up-to date advice of your given government about travel to Iran but if you do decide to go, don’t say you were not wanted about the dangerously excessive amounts of history, world heritage architecture, delicious food and hospitality…
What Travellers Say
Irish travel vlogger MURR discusses the question of safety in Iran Source: Youtube, 2019
American travel Vlogger Peter Santenello offers 11 reasons why you should visit Iran. Source: Youtube, 2018
A variety of foreign travelers share their experience of Iran with Tap Persia. Source: Youtube, 2018
British/Scottish travel Vlog Good Thinking TV offers a female perspective on visiting and traveling through Iran. Source: Youtube, 2017
American travel Vlogger Drew Binsky shares his views on his Iran experience. Source: Youtube, 2018
The Iran Experience
Listen to advice of French travel Vlogger TOLT Around the World and don’t go to Iran! Source: Youtube, 2016
Experience of American travel Vlogger Peter Santenello in Iran (Part 1 of 3). Source,:Youtube, 2018
Experience of American travel Vlogger Peter Santenello in Iran (Part 2 of 3). Source: Youtube, 2018
Experience of American travel Vlogger Peter Santenello in Iran Part 3 of 3. Source: Youtube, 2018
Highlight of BackPacker Steve’s 5 part travel vlog on Iran (see below). Source: Youtube, 2017
3 week journey of travel Vlogger azeug through Iran. Source: Youtube, 2018
What To See
So you’ve decided to visit Iran, now what should you see and do? Unless you are staying a good few months it will be impossible to visit and experience the best the country has to offer in one trip. But for your first visit, there are 6 must-see cities and regions where you’ll also find quite a number of the country’s 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites. It would also be useful to carry a copy of the latest Lonely Planet Guide to Iran…
BackPacker Steve offers a brief tour of the city Isfahan. Source: Youtube, 2017
BackPacker Steve offers a brief tour of the ancient city Yazd, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Source: Youtube, 2017
BackPacker Steve offers a brief tour of the city Shiraz. Source: Youtube, 2017
Travel Vlogger Georg explores the city of Kashan with a focus on the city’s stunning ancient architecture. Source: Youtube, 2017
Northern Iran
BackPacker Steve offers a brief tour of several must-go-to sites in northern Iran. Source: Youtube, 2017
BackPacker Steve offers a brief tour of Iran’s capital city Tehran. Source: Youtube, 2017
Travel Tips
Vlogger David Bakker speaks with a friend about her experience in Iran. Source: Youtube, 2019
Series Iran traveller BackPacker Steve offers his top tips on visiting Iran. Source: Youtube, 2017
Vlogger David Bakker covers 12 points to consider before visiting Iran. Source: Youtube, 2019
Travel Vlogger and series Iran traveller MURR runs through 20 things to know before visiting Iran. Source: Youtube, 2019