I am backpacking around the world and would really like to see these countries. I intend to keep a low profile and not broadcast my nationality.
2006-08-17 04:09:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Other - Africa & Middle East
Yes, of course. Iran and US have some political problems, but the most of Iranian don't assume American people.
Also you should know somethings about Iran:
About wearning, women should cover their hair by headscarf and wear a dress that covering their bodies.
Don't worry about it. Even you can come here and buy them at the Airport shopes, but they will sell you them costly ;)
Some useful links:
http://www.irantravelingcenter.com/womn_iran_zan_girl_cloth_hejab.htm
http://www.blessitt.com/iran_journey.html
Iran's banks don't support some American credit cards, "Mastercard" & "Visa" are accepted, so it's better you carry enough money, US dollar or other currencies. You can exchanged it in banks.
About Iran:
http://www.itto.org/aboutiran/index.asp?aboutid=all
Questions & Answers:
http://www.itto.org/question/quest_index.asp
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If you can spend enough time, don't lose visiting "Shiraz" (Fars state), "Esfehan", "Tehran", etc.
Iran has a deep history and culture with more than 4000 years history and 2500 years civilization.
Iran has a variety of weathers. While the weather in the South of Iran is hot, some other cities in the North-West like "Ardebil" has very good weather.
Also, the weather in the North of Tehran is different with the South of this city.
While some people are doing summer sports in the South of Iran, some others are doing winter sports in the North of Tehran and in the North of country. Especiall in spring the weather in Iran is wonderful.
In Iran you can see different cultures, different traditions, different foods and different places, including ancient cities in "Shiraz", "Kermanshah", "Esfehan", etc.
Takht e Jamshid or Persepolic (Shiraz), Pasargad (Shiraz),
Hafezyeh (Shiraz), Saadyeh (Shiraz), etc.
Anahita temple (Kermanshah), Biston (Kermanshah), etc.
Naghsh e Jahan (Esfehan), Chehel Sotoon (Esfehan), etc.
Religious cities such as "Qom" and "Mashhad",
Traditional houses, nice and interesting old houses that made by Iranian architects in "Kashan" (Esfehan state), "Yazd", "Tabriz", etc.
Natural malls such as some Northen cites like "Chalus (Mazandaran)", "Kelar dasht (Mazandaran)", "Anzali" (Gilan), "Torkman sahra" (Mazandaran), "Masoleh" (Gilan), etc.
Come here and enjoy :)
2006-08-18 05:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by ±50% 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
really you have nothing to worry about, and don't believe what you hear from media. the people there can very good differentiate between American and USA politic.
you can move and live 100% free without any problem, sure you cant kissing in the street, but you can do everything else,i don't know which city you will visit but i am sure you will enjoy there especially in Damascus the oldest capital in the world and many other great places.
at any way if you need any help pleas don't hesitate to write to me and i will help you and i am sure you will enjoy a lot in Syria
2006-08-18 05:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by drnael2000 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
So many people they give opinion about Iran and Syria when they never visit this country's, let me tell you Tehran is very safe place , like the Persian boy told you we have to many places to visit you will love it, people are so nice food is mmmm!!!! you need visa , I don't need to know where are you from but yes get your visa ready and lots of rolls for your camera and get ready to see a beautiful country !!!
2006-08-18 13:19:13 · answer #3 · answered by Leila 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Just as a precaution if your not Muslim, and especially a girl, wear a hijab (a scarf over your head) and preferably an abaya ( muslim dress) and if you can speak arabic well, that would also be a good start :) . Are you in the middle east right now? Good luck!
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2006-08-17 09:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by lil_ayisha 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am not american but I am european (Belgian) and went to Jordania (which is much quieter than say Syria or Iran). Most people werent friendly (cept the vendors... of course they make money off you), even had young guys give me the finger and some frowing at me and all. Basically I didnt feel very welcome.
So yeah you could go there but being american dont expect people to be nice with you...
They are definitly pretty countries but with everything going on these days I would never go there, especially if American or English.
There are many other pretty countries for you to visit, countries that like occidental people such as you and me.
2006-08-17 04:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by Bart 2 · 1⤊ 7⤋
Believe me its safe if did it in the right way.
2006-08-18 23:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by active1144 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
hello. yes it is.. esp if you're in a big city like tehran, and damascus.. ppl LOVE foriegners
2006-08-17 04:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by Yucifer 4 · 7⤊ 1⤋
About as safe as it is to leave your child in a locked car with the windows rolled up in the middle of Death Valley.
2006-08-17 04:15:12 · answer #8 · answered by Joker 7 · 0⤊ 7⤋
Your head will be on some Iranian's mantle for viewing by others that are radicals.
2006-08-17 04:19:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 7⤋
SURE, GO RIGHT ON AHEAD.
2006-08-17 04:17:05 · answer #10 · answered by BIG DADDY 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋