Iranian Hospitality

Education: philosophy

Comments: Iran es un pais muy hospitalario muy amable. Las mujeres pueden viajar solas sin ningun problema. Son respetadas y protegidas. los iranis quieren mucho a los turistas todos y los protegen. Iran es ademas una gran civilizacion que ha sido la cuna de la humnidad. Sus origenes se pierden en los miles de anos antes de jesucrito. Los evidencias de estas civilizaciones milenarias y sus arquetipos ancestrales son la atmosfera que nos acoge hoy en dia a los que lo visitamos. Vengan a Iran, los invitamos para que lo comprueben.

 JOSE A BARTOLOME CACHON

Location: zamora

Entrance: 28 oct 2007

Cities: mashad, Esfahan, masoule, yazd

Length: 30 days

Occupation: teacher

Education: university

Comments: Tengo que decir que me he encontrado un pais muy bello y una gente muy agradable y acogedora. Siento que la imagen de Iran en Europa sea tan mala.Deseo lo mejor para Iran y los iranies.

 A. Wong

Location: China Hong Kong

Entrance: Oct 13, 2007

Cities: shiraz, yazd, esfahan, Tehran

Length: 16 days

Occupation: Clerk

Education: College

Comments: Pars Travel offers excellent and speedy service. All staff are very professional and helpful (and pretty staf[ladies]!!!!)The office location is convenient. Trust it's the best travel agent in Iran. (^_^)

 Emilio Burito

Location: Holland

Entrance: 12-10-07

Cities: Esfahan, Tehran, Shiraz

Length: 6 days

Occupation: Banker

Education: Economics

Comments: Forget about anti-Iran propaganda in the Western media. Say hello to friendly people, good food, beautiful landscapes and ancient buildings. The people are so calm and not shouting in the streets and so, its cool to visit this place, I like the ancient buildings but there is only one thing I didnt like is the way hoe they drive, is difficult to cross the streets, but hopefully it will become better and better. Great place! Salud!

 Jannah Patchay, Matthew McDonald

Location: UK

Entrance: 8 October 2007

Cities: Tabriz, Esfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Masuleh, Tehran

Length: 16 days`

Occupation: consultant

Education: BSc Mathematics and Computer Science

Comments: Iran has been a fantastic country to visit. The people are easily the best thing about the place, very friendly and helpful. Much more so than at home! Tehran is very busy and stressful, but is worthwhile for the jewels museum alone. Esfahan is very beautiful and relaxing. Shiraz - well we just got here but the breakfast was nice!

 Sam Jolly

Location: England

Entrance: 06/10/2007

Cities: Masuleh, Shiraz, Esfahan, Yazd

Length: 3 weeks

Occupation: Graphic Designer

Education: BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Comments: Travelling around Iran has been a great experience, it's true what they say about the hospitality and friendliness of the people in Iran. I have had many pleasant conversations with very friendly people, none of which lead to a sale as in other countries - the people here are genuinely interested in talking to you as a person. I would recommend anyone considering coming to Iran to do so, you wont be disappointed. Recommended also is Pars Tourist Agency - very helpful and efficient staff. Go to Iran!

 Michael Free

Location: South Africa

Entrance: 05 October 2007

Cities: Tehran, Tabriz, Zanjan, Kermanshah, Sush, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Bam

Length: 14 Days

Occupation: Transport & Driving Consultant

Education:

Comments: Iran has been one of the most hospitable and facinating countries I have ever visited. The people, the culture, the amazing sceneary and all the history involved just made my visit a memorable one. I sure am looking forward to visiting here again.

 Matthias Mierisch

Location: Germany

Entrance: 22.09.2007

Cities: Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz

Length: 3 weeks

Occupation: Statistician

Education: University

Comments: Except a rubbery in Esfahan (stolen camera) until now I met many friendly and helpful people. Anyway, as an individual tourist I didn't feel save all the time because due to social and economic problems here I know that tourists are attractive because they always have to take a lot of cash with them. As an interesting cultural experience I would advise my friends in Germany to go to Iran. There's a big difference between the bad impression of the politics in this country that we have and the many many nice and friendly people.

 Koichi Kageyama

Location: Japan

Entrance: 06/10/2007

Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Yazd

Length: 3days

Occupation: Office Worker

Education: University

Comments: Almost of Iran people are very kind. I like them. But sometimes I meet people who are not good. I am interested in Iran history . It is very old & cool. I'm looking forward to going to Persepolis and Esfahan!!

 Alex Methven

Location: England

Entrance: 25/09/2007

Cities: Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz

Length: 30 days

Occupation: Civil engineer

Education: University

Comments: Iran is a very friendly and welcoming country. Everybody should visit Iran to experience genuine hostpitality!

 Janet Cresswell

Location: Australia

Entrance: September 2007

Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Yazd

Length: 1 Month

Occupation:

Education:

Comments: The Holy Land of Persia holds the roots of monotheistic religion. King Cyrus practiced religious, linguistic and cultural tolerance across his vast empire. It was he who ordered that the Temple in Jerusalem be built. It was he who supplied the materials, the treasures and the builders. It is good to be reminded of this now in times of misunderstanding and intolerance. The Persian people are wonderfully civilized and cultured with the best of the old and the new.

 GIACOMO CHERCHI

Location: ITALY

Entrance: 23/09/07

Cities: ESFHAN/TEHRAN.SHIRAZ.KISH

Length: 15 DAYS

Occupation: CLERK

Education: DEGREE

Comments: IRAN E`IL PAESE PIU SICURO CHE ABBIAMO TROVATO IN TUTTI I VIAGGI MAI FATTI INTORNO AL MONDO.LA GENTE E` INCREDIBILMENTE CORDIALE E OSPITALE.QUINDI NON DATE MAI ASCOLTO ALLE SIRENE MA VISITATE ASCOLTATE E VEDETE CON I VOSTRI OCCHI E NON SU QUELLO CHE SENTIRETE O VEDRETE SUI GIORNALI OCCIDENTALI.. VENITE VENITE..

 Jacek Szczycinski

Location: POLAND

Entrance: 20.09.2007

Cities: Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz

Length: 15 days

Occupation: student

Education: University

Comments: I thought that Iran is very beautiful country, but I was really surprised. It's more beautiful than I was expected. I think here is more safe than in most countrys in Europe. People in Europe don't know the truth about Iran and Iranian people, who are very kind.

 amtmann guenther

Location: austria

Entrance: banjiran

Cities: Mashad, Esfahan, Shiraz, Kerman, Yadz, Terehan, Tabriz

Length: 40days

Occupation: teacher-student

Education: engineer of electronic

Comments: iranian people very hospital people. i have been travelling now for 15 month with my bicycle and never before i met so helpful and friendly people like here in iran. this is also the reason that i extented my visa. iranian people also have a good feeling how they meet foreign people -with respect and the right mixture of come near and keep distance if necessary there is much mor..in short words: i love iran because of its people!!!

 Omair Nasim

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Entrance: 16 October 2007

Cities: No idea

Length: 4-5 days

Occupation: Business

Education: MBA MIS

Comments: I have a small family of two. Me, My Wife and My three year old son. I am running a business of warehousing and construction. I had a passion for travel and i have travelled around 11 countries of the world. I would love to see the friendly Iran as my near future destination. Please arrange a trip for my family to be enjoyable and good, along with all visa processing details and trip charges. This includes Hotal stay (3 star)+ Pick and drop at airport and tourism within cities. If there is something more interesting in the trip i can extend the dates but not too much. Thanks Omair

 Kate Pounder

Location: Australia

Entrance: 12/9/07

Cities: Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan

Length: 2 weeks

Occupation: Manager

Education: University

Comments: Iran is a beautiful country with many wonderful sites that exist nowhere else in the world. The people are the most friendly that I have ever met in my travels in Asia, Europe the Middle East and America. Read more about our trip at http://www.poundster.com and http://www.veggiefriendly.com.au

 Lehmnn,Dieter

Location: Deutschland

Entrance: 30.8.07

Cities: Teheran,Shiraz,Mashad

Length: 4 Wochen

Occupation: Arzt

Education:

Comments: Wir fuehlen uns im Iran sehr sicher,gut aufgehoben,der Iran ist sehr schoen!

 Emiko Sukegawa

Location: Japan

Entrance: 2007/09/11

Cities: Esfan

Length: 10days

Occupation: Nurse

Education: College

Comments: Iranian people are so kind, they help me many times even I can not speak persion. I want to visit other cities, 10 days is too short to see Iran.

 alessandra riniker

Location: Switzerland

Entrance: 12/9/07

Cities: shiraz, yazd, esfahan

Length: 10 days

Occupation: doctor

Education: medicine

Comments: thank you for your help! youhave been very helpful and professional. Good luck to lovely Sarah for her training

 Franciszek Bielecki

Location: Belgium

Entrance: 27.09.2007

Cities: Tehran/Kashan/Esfahan/Yadz/Shiraz

Length: 20 days

Occupation: Employee

Education: University

Comments: These are te most sincere ans hospitablepeople I've met so far. Everyone you meet is trully happy that you are visiting his country and trying to help you make the most of it.

 Adam Cockayne

Location: England

Entrance: 24/08/2007

Cities: Tehran/Kashan/Esfahan/Yadz/Shiraz

Length: 14 days

Occupation: I.T.

Education: Graduate

Comments: I have throughly enjoyed my stay in Iran and have constantly been welcomed to Iran by Iranians everywhere. It is not just the beautiful sites of Iran that I will remember but the hospitality and friendliness of the people. Thank you Iran!

 Richard Rawnsley

Location: Australia

Entrance: 21 August 2007

Cities: Tabriz, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Tehran, Mashad

Length: 1 month

Occupation: Economist

Education: Post graduate diploma

Comments: Iranian hospitality has been good. Especially when we have required assistance we always find people very willing to help. I think Pakistan is more hospitable generally but I think Iran is a very close second to the many countries we have visit

 J. Muysken

Location: The Netherlands

Entrance: 1 September 2007

Cities: Tabriz, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Tehran, Mashad

Length: 25 days

Occupation: Health researcher

Education: University

Comments: We only just arrived in Iran, but so far our visit has been very pleasant. Hopefully in a few weeks we'll know a lot more about Iranian culture and hospitality...

 Kare and Sarah Sorensen

Location: Denmark

Entrance: 26. aug. 07

Cities: Teheran, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Qom,

Length: 21 days

Occupation: Photographer

Education:

Comments: Surprised to see that it is that easy travelling in Iran. People have been very kind and so far - we are on day 8 of 21 - we have had almost no problems.

 Thomas Le Bon

Location: france

Entrance: 18/08/07

Cities: Kashan, Espahan, Shiraz, Kerman, Yazd, Teheran

Length: 24 days

Occupation: student

Education: philosophy

Comments: des mon arrivee a Teheran, les gens se sont montres tres avenants a mon egard. Je voyage seul en Iran et , a vrai dire, je trouve toujours des gens pour combler les moments de solitude excessie mais aussi por m aider dans mes deplacements. La barriere de la langue est toutefois problematique, meme j ai pu rencontrer pas mal de gens qui parlaient anglais, notamment parmi les jeunes. Ainsi j ai pu avoir des echanges frequents et tres interssants avec de jeunes iraniens. ils me posent de tres nombreuses questions sur la France et en retour je recois beaucoup d eclairage sur la vie dans cette Republique islamique. La plupart des iraniens se montrent reellement desireux de dialogues ou font tout simplement preuves de gentillesse et d hspitalite. L une des activites quotidiennes consiste a boire le the avec les gens qui me le proposent dans la rue.

 King Hei, Chu

Location: Hong Kong

Entrance: 20,August.2007

Cities: Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz

Length: 14 days

Occupation: Engineer

Education: University

Comments: I love Iran. The people are kind and very helpful.

 PIOTR MAJOR

Location: POLAND

Entrance: 22 Aug

Cities: Teheran, Kerman, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Qom, Kashan, Hamadan, Kermanshah

Length: 22 Aug - 12 Sep

Occupation: student

Education: during studing

Comments: Iran is very nice country. People are very helpfull. There is a lot of wonderfull places and buildings. Iranian culture is amazing ;-)

 Petra Kremer Driess

Location: Deutschland

Entrance: 23.8.2007

Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Tehran, Tabriz

Length: 3 Wochen

Occupation: Dramaturg

Education: MA Theaterwissenschaft

Comments: Wir habe nur gute Reiseerfahrungen im Iran gemacht. Die Menschen sind immer freundlich und hilfsbereit gewesen, sehr viele sprachen mit uns in Englisch und halfen uns weiter. Wir empfehlen unseren Freunden sicherlich eine Reise in den Iran.

 Stefan Krauss

Location: Belgium

Entrance: 18 August 2007

Cities: Kerman, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan

Length: two weeks

Occupation: civil servant

Education:

Comments: Great organisation, everythig ran smoothly, competent driver and guide. We are entirely satisfied with our stay.

 Karen Mullen

Location: Canada

Entrance: 16 August 2007

Cities: Mashad, Esfahan, Shiraz, Kerman, Yadz, Terehan, Tabriz

Length: 21 days

Occupation: Project Manager

Education:

Comments: Iran is a beautiful country. The people are very friendly and the hospitality overwelming. Iranian food is delicious especially the dizi and the vermecilli ice-cream. There is so much to see and do that there isn't time to see and do everything in 3 weeks.

 Midori Nishijima

Location: Japan

Entrance: 20,August.2007

Cities: Esfan

Length: kowsar

Occupation:

Education:

Comments: I wish i could get Irans Visa easy. I got it in air port. but I can use only one week. I can not Extend it. I want to Stay Iran for long time.

 mickael pineau

Location: france

Entrance: 21 August 2007

Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Tehran, Tabriz

Length: 30 days

Occupation: architect

Education: MA

Comments: Iran is a very beautiful country to visit, i m very gald about iranian hospitality. Just a little disapointed by anormaly increased prices in Shiraz for public places: specially the 40000rials price for the park instead of the 2000rials for iranians...

 Lin Zhemin

Location: Taiwan

Entrance: 10 August 2007

Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Tehran, Tabriz

Length: 30 days

Occupation: Computer Programmer

Education: MA

Comments: I like most parts of Iran, its people and its hospitality. But I am really angry about the discrimitive prices in Shiraz. Only in Shiraz, they ask for different prices between Iranian and foreign people. It is unfair.

 pineau mickael

Location: france

Entrance: 21 august 2007

Cities: shiraz

Length: 2 days

Occupation: architect

Education:

Comments:

 Biddy Yeh

Location: 13 Aug 2007

Entrance: Esfahan, Shiraz, Yazd

Cities: 3 weeks

Length: Travel agency

Occupation: Tour Coordinator

Education: High school

Comments: I've been only one week, I can easily say Iran is the friendliest country I've ben so far. The people are super friendly, helpful and warm. They volunter to help and introduce themselves that make me feel very welcome and warm. And the most important thing is that Never a moment I feel unsafe. I still have 2 weeks here, but somehow I must say I will return here in the future, that's very sure and certain. All the Best for you, Iran! Par Travel is a super helpful agency, Bravo. Best Wishes to all.

 mathieu szeradzki

Location: France

Entrance: 02/08/2007

Cities: Tehran, Tabriz, Esfahan, Yazd

Length: 1 month

Occupation: Student

Education: University

Comments: All iranian people are very friendly, they don't hesitate to invite you at their home. Many wanted to speak english or french with us. We have heard about iranian hospitality before our trip in Iran and we can now confirm it is true. Maybe french people have to learn this kind of hospitality ond follow the iranian example.

 Artur Pietrzyk

Location: poland

Entrance: 28.07.07

Cities: Yazdm Esphahan, Shiraz

Length: 30 days

Occupation: teacher

Education: university degdree

Comments: For mr , nice , exotic country.
 

 Arndt Lange

Location: Germany

Entrance: 08.08.2007

Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Yazd

Length: 2 weeks

Occupation: Student

Education: University

Comments: We were looking for a tour to Persepolis and they were very nice and helpful in trying to help us organizing a minibus for our group

 Kotaro Taki

Location: JAPAN

Entrance: 4.8

Cities: Esfahan

Length: 2weeks

Occupation: student

Education: university

Comments: Iranian people are very kind.They always helps us when we are in trouble. And Iranian historical heritages are great, especially mosq

 ARAKI TAKASHI

Location: JAPANESE

Entrance: `07/`AUG/2007

Cities: SHIRAZ

Length: 3

Occupation: student

Education: economics

Comments: Iranian people are very kind for foreigh people. Many people said to me welcome to iran. now I am enfoying iran. Thanks a lot.
 

 Portell Enric

Location: spain

Entrance: 1 august

Cities: quom, isfqhan,shiraz,yadz

Length: 15 days

Occupation: medicin doctor

Education: university

Comments: we wnoid very much iran. We travel a family togueder, and find very easy to take public transport, hotels, and visit the main mosques and medersas we want. We hope in teh future you will have more tourism , becouse is interesant to change opinions betwen people of all the world.

 Maria Angeles Rubio Herrera

Location: Espana

Entrance: 26/07/2007

Cities: isfahan,Yazd, Shiraz, Kermansah,Orumieh,Khorramabad

Length: 23 days

Occupation: teacher

Education: Licence History

Comments: Very interesting the old and islamic monuments. The people very simpatique, and help us. The buses is ok but dont have in the night. About the hotels I think can to be better.

 Kazuhiro Sugizaki

Location: Japan

Entrance: 06/08/2007

Cities: Shiraz

Length: 2 dasy

Occupation: Office Worker

Education: Graduate Course

Comments: I fully appreciate irenian hospitality. Everyone is pretty kind and it is safe and clean in Iran. Iran is good to visit and to feel the wind of exsotic world!!

 begona garcia

Location: spain

Entrance: 27/07/07

Cities: kashan, yazd, shiraz, esfahan, kerman, solimane

Length: 22 days

Occupation: engineer

Education: engineer

Comments: iran is a very hospitable country. a bit estrange to see some people will not talk to me but to my boyfriend, and that i can not go into some mosques, even with chador. scenary is magic, and i hope to finish my trip climbing mt damavand and seeing all iran from there!

Lachavanne Anne-Valerie
Location: France   Entrance: 06/17/2007  Cities: Tabriz,Qazvin,Esfahan,Shiraz,Yazd
Length: 3 weeks   Occupation: teacher    Education: University
Comments:  People in France think that Iran is a dangerous country to go to, mainly because of the international context. Unfortunately they don't have the opportunity to talk to real Iranian people living in this country. We discovered very friendly people in the touristy areas, people willing to improve their language skills or to chat with foreigners about their own customs. Discussions were always of high interest to us because it enabled us to know better local habits. We've also had the chance to get invited for some diners and tasted Iranian food out of the restaurants. it's great value and we really enjoyed it. Persian culture is very ancient and it would be nice for people abroad to be able to discover it and be aware that Iranians are no fundamentalists but open-minded persons. And I hope you will always remain as curious about foreigners as today ! Anne-Valerie and Matthias

Hogil Leej
Location: korea   Entrance: 28/05/07  Cities: shiras espahan  Length: 30days
Occupation: teacher  Education: university for history
Comments:  Iranians are very kind and generous, because they often say hello to me, and helped to find out something, and even paid autobus fee for me. anyway, I think they are very interested in foreigners as they liked to talk to me, freely asked me about personal questions and my country. so, I hope the the relationship between iran and korea intensitied more than ever.
 

Grasset
Location: France  Entrance: 03 juin 2007  Cities: Orumiyeh - Hamadan - Isfahan - Shiraz
Length: 1 mois   Occupation: Retraite   Education: Etudes secondaires
Comments:  Nous sommes partis a trois - Yves, Francoise et Gerard avec un Camping car pour passer 1 mois en Iran apres avoir traverse la Turquie. Nous y avons trouve un accueil extraordinaire. Sur la route tout le monde nous dit bonjour et nous avons ete invite plusieurs fois a prendre le The le Diner et le Petit Dejeunner. Nous n avons pas hesite a prendre les petites routes au milieu de paysages magnifiques. Au niveau Securite : Aucun probleme Nous ne pouvons que vous conseiller a tenter l experience

Helen Pickard
Location: UK       Entrance: 23/05/07  Cities: Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Tehran
Length: 3 weeks   Occupation: Student   Education: Degree
Comments:  I have only been in Iran 4 days and have visited Tehran and just arrived in Shiraz. The people are very friendly, helpful and hospitable and I have been made to feel very welcome. The scenery in Iran is also stunning and the buildings and history is fascinating.

LLaurador
Location: Catalonia (Spain)    Entrance: 16.05.07  Cities: Isfahan, Kerman, Shiraz
Length: 20 days    Occupation: Psychologist   Education: Psychology
Comments:  Iran is a beautiful country with many monuments and traditions to show. But, as we visit Iran, we realize that the best thing are Iranians, because they are very open people, with a great will to know other people from abroad and share their traditions, language, and points of view. We really enjoy our stay in Iran.

Tom Willetts
Location: Britian     Entrance: 15 May 2007     Cities: Yazd, Esfahan, Rayan, Bam
Length: 15 days    Occupation: Youth Worker   Education: BA Politics Philosophy
Comments:  Iran is a pleasure to visit. The people are friendly and open, there is both impressive architecture and natural beauty. As a modern country Iran has a road and air transport networks of a similar standard to Europe making travel easy. I would recommend a visit to Iran to experienced and inexperienced travelers alike.

Kota Haguma
Location: Japan      Entrance: 17may2007    Cities: shiras   Length: 2   Occupation: teacher
Education: university
Comments:  I had traveled 60 countries, but Iran is one of the most safety and nice country. taxi is useful. but tourism is not developed enough. difficult to find English sign and English speaker even in tourist office in country side. I hope it will getting better and invite many tourist here.

Tim Flaherty
Location: New Zealand   Entrance: 12 MAY 2007     Cities: Tehran, Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz
Length: 14 days   Occupation: Lawyer  Education: University (NZ) - 2 bachelor degrees
Comments:  I come from apart of the world where the knowledge of Iran is limited and fixed in terms of the political situation in the Middle East. Those friends of mine who have traveled in Iran had spoken in glowing terms about the hospitality of the Iranian people that they met. My experience has been the same. I have found the Iranian people that I have met to be approachable, friendly and knowledgeable about the world. It has been a truly pleasurable experience to travel in Iran.

MADELEINE
Location: FRANCE   Entrance: 17/05/2007   Cities: SHIRAZ    Length: 2 days
Occupation: Finance   Education: Finance
Comments:  Iranian people are very happy to speak with foreigners and are really friendly. They are curious about our job, how we feel about the country and the visits that we made. They are always ready to give help.

Cornelis Vroonland
Location: Netherlands    Entrance: 2nd May   Cities: Tehran, Yazd, Esfahan
Length: 25 days    Occupation: Software developer

Comments:  The Iranians are a welcoming people, treating the visitor with both respect and curiosity. The cities and the landscape are well worth a visit. A country of contrasts, Iran makes for some beautiful experiences.

Goran Belic
Location: Slovenia    Entrance: 11.5.2007   Cities: Tehran,Ahway, Kerman, Bam, Shiraz, Esfahan
Occupation: Economist Education: Economist
Comments:  We like to travel thru Iran that is the reason we came back for the second time. People are very nice and friendly. It is also one of the safest countries. Come and taste it on your own.

Vianney Auzou
Location: France Entrance: 4 May Cities: Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Hormuz, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Tehran, Tabriz, Maku   Length: 30 days   Occupation: Student  Education: Business school
Comments:  Iran has a bad image in western countries and that's a shame. In fact Iran is a wonderful country with very very nice people. It is really easy to have a discussion with Iranian people and the hospitality of them makes the travel easy for foreigners. I wish i can come back one day.

DAVID PIN
Location: France  Entrance: 12-05-2007  Cities: Isfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Kashan, Masouleh
Length: 17 days   Occupation: Finance  Education: Business School in Reims
Comments:  I just started this trip in Iran 3 days ago so there is still a lot to come before it comes to an end. I will see for sure many other friendly people and visit many other nice places...

Andre Scherphof

Location: The Netherlands   Entrance: 13-05-2007  Cities: Tabriz, Ardabill, Astara, Rasht, Teheran, Shiraz,  Length: 6 weeks   Occupation: Teacher
Comments: We crossed the border with Turkey on the 25th of April. We cycle for 6 weeks through Iran on our way to Central Asia. Till so far our cycle trip in Iran is excellent. The people are more than friendly, helpful and offer us daily food and water. There is just one comment: the roads are to busy for cycling. Leonie ( at this moment scared ) and Andre on the way to China by bicycle.

Libellule
Location: FRANCE    Entrance: 29 avril 2007 Cities: mashad, esfahan, gazvin, masuleh, yazd, garmeh, shiraz   Length: 18 jours   Occupation: routard    Education: Universite
Comments: Pour mon 2eme sejour en Iran, en provenance de Pekin cette annee, j'ai retrouve avec plaisir le meme accueil chaleureux et la meme hospitalite que l'an dernier (j'arrivais alors de Lyon...). Ce pays a en outre beaucoup de choses a montrer au voyageur. Merci l'Iran !

Nerb Helmut
Location: Germany   Entrance: 3.5.07  Cities: Tehran,Esfahan,Shiraz,Kerman  Length: 26 Days
Occupation: Floortiler   Education: Privat school
Comments: Iranian People are very friendly and helpfully, they have always a solution. Nice to stay here.

CHAMBON celia
Location: FRANCE   Entrance: 26/04/2007  Cities: Tabriz-Teheran-Ispahan-Shiraz-Mashad
Length: 30 days   Occupation: Electrical Engineer   Education: Electrical Engineer
Comments: We arrived from Turkey and visited first the north-est of the country : Tabriz, Ardabil, Masuleh and Alamut region (splendid landscape where you can do trekking) Then, we spend some times in the capital .. with so many traffic ..and pollution before discovering the marvelous architecture treasures in Ispahan . When you visit the Persepolis site you are like in a dream. The people in Iran are very hospitable and so happy to practice their English or French and exchange ideas about our two countries. Iran is a very nice country ... do not hesitate to come !

Jan and Geioff Brown
Location: Australia     Entrance: May 4 2007   Cities: Tehran Isfahan Shiraz Mashad
Length: one month    Occupation: retired    Education: university degrees
Comments: This is our third trip to Iran in 7 years. We like this country and its people very much. We like their sense of humor in particular. The sights of Iran are magnificent and full of history and beauty. The music is very enjoyable also. We find always that everybody is very friendly and helpful and honest, which is not the case at home always.

matevz pezdirc
Location: Slovenia   Entrance: 06.05.2007  Cities: Teheran, shush, shiraz, yazd, esfahan
Length: 2 weeks   Occupation: lawyer   Education: university
Comments: Before I came to Iran a lot of my friends have been already traveling here, therefore I was aware with the openness and friendliness of Iranians. But I was still surprised to notice hospitability and approach that Iranians have. Iran is very beautiful country, with rich history and with friendly people. It has a lot to offer to a tourist, especially on the human touch side. I will definitely recommend Iran as a tourist destination to my friends.

simona smolej
Location: Slovenia   Entrance: 30.04.2007  Cities: esfahan, shiraz, yazd, mount damavand,kashan, mashuleh    Length: 3 weeks   Occupation: social worker  Education: master of sociology
Comments: Iranian people are very hospital, kind and very friendly. they always help if you need it.i am very glad to be here.

Aljosa Ivanovic
Comments: We really enjoy our trip to Iran. Country is great, with a lot to offer. It has very rich history and beautiful nature. We were really astonished by the hospitality of Iranian people. It is the sort of hospitality you can hardly find in the world. We really recommend everyone to visit Iran. Aljosa Ivanovic Branka Korosec

Geurt Visser
Location: Netherlands   Entrance: 01-05-2007   Cities: Tehran, Yazd, Shraz and Esfehan
Length: 2 weeks   Occupation: manager    Education: university
Comments: We like the people in Iran very much. They are very friendly and open to us. We visited Tehran, Yazd and Shiraz and there were a lot of interesting places and a lot of interesting and friendly people (men and women) to talk to. People in Europe thought Iran may be dangerous. But only the traffic seems dangerous to us.

Antoinette van den Steenhoven
Location: Netherlands   Entrance: 22 April 2007 Cities: Tehran, Kashan, Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Tabriz, Rasht, Masuleh    Length: 1 month   Occupation: Psychologist   Education: university
Comments: Together with my fiancé, I am traveling through Iran. We are not with a group, just the two of us. Therefore, we are very dependent of the help and hospitality of the Iranian people to show and help us around. Our experience is that the Iranian people are extremely helpful. Even if we do not ask them directeley, if they see us looking around, they come to us and ask if they can help. This is our experience with all the people, no matter grade of education or age. Another feature we have noticed is the curiosity of the Iranian people. They ask a lot of questions, want to know a lot about our country, our lives and habits in Europe. They combine this with their wish to practice their foreign languages which leads to nice conversations. Sometimes however, they are SO helpful, that they give an answer, even if they don't know. We are enjoying our stay very much!

Alary
Location: France   Entrance: 27/04/07   Cities: ESFAHAN chiraz   Length: 2 weeks
Occupation: teacher of physics    Education: third degree
Comments: Iranian are really friendly, and all I met try to help me. Try friendly to speak English and make contact with me. Beautiful country. Easy to travel.

ITABASHI NORIE
Location: JAPAN    Entrance: 28,Apr,2007   Cities: Esfahan  Length: 15Days
Occupation: student   Education: accountment
Comments: エスファハーンのエマーム広場は最高です。 広場でアイスクリームを食べ、チャイハネでチャイと水タバコを楽 しんでいるうちにあっという間に一日が過ぎていってしまいます。 いくらでものんびりする事ができるので、3日滞在の予定がついつ い6日間もいてしまいました。

Graham askey
Location: england   Entrance: 4/4/07  Cities: Lots    Length: 6 weeks  Occupation: builder
Education: Bsc construction
Comments: The Iranian people are the countries' greatest asset, being very friendly I have lost count of the small acts of kindness they have done for me. Unlike the reputation in the west the country is very safe. Iran has lots of great culture and history to see. If I had one complaint it is that sometimes there can be a lot of rubbish that needs clearing up.

Laborie Yannick
Location: Hong Kong   Entrance: 27/04/2007   Cities: Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan
Length: 7 days    Occupation: analyst
Education: university degree

Jumpei Yokoyama
Location: Japan   Entrance: 22/04/07   Cities: Bam,Yazd,Esfahan, Shiraz,  Length: 20days
Occupation: No   Education: university
Comments: almost of Iran people are very kind. I like them. But sometimes I meet people who are not good. They like to make funny. I am interested in Iran history. It is very old & cool. I'm looking forward to going to Persepolis!!

Maria Antonia Delissen
Location: the Netherlands    Entrance: april 11th 2007  Cities: different cities throughout Iran
Length: 3 weeks   Occupation: train driver    Education: high school-business courses
Comments: We came by train from Istanbul to Tehran and for 10 days we hired a car and driver to visit the countryside. For exemple via Ramsar to Masuleh, Kandovan, Tabriz, Marivan, Eslamabad Gharb. In those 10 days we saw how beautiful nature is and we met friendly people everywhere. We continued by public transport to Esfahan, Yazd en Shiraz. Beautiful in its own way. After we will fly to Mashad and then return home Tehran-Amsterdam. We had a wonderful time in your beautiful country!!!

Daria Mashkina
Location: Russia    Entrance: April, 27th   Cities: Esfahan, Shiraz, Tehran
Length: 5 days   Occupation: Marketing manager    Education: Business
Comments: Iran is a wonderful country: people are extremely open, hospitable and educated. The country is full of places of interest describing its long and legendary history. We are three travelers from Russia (Moscow and Saint-Petersburg) and what we know for sure now after spending our first five days in Iran is that we will definitely come back. Hopefully next year!=))

Jennifer O'Brien
Location: Australia   Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Yazd  Length: 20 days   Occupation: Admin
Education: Bachelor of Science
Comments: We used Pars Travel to visit Persepolis and other sites. We found them to be very efficient, helpful and value for money. We also used them to book our bus tickets onwards, and they even rang ahead and reserved rooms at our next destination. We would recommend their service to all travelers as they have a range of tour options.

Daisuke Suzuki
Location: Japan   Entrance: 2007 April 29th   Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Tehran
Length: 10days  Occupation: Manager  Education: MBA, Masters
Comments: Despite the fact that I was upset when my whiskey bottle was taken away by a security-check officer at the airport arrival gate, so far my experience with most Iranian people has been great! Not only hotel people and travel agents, but ordinary people walking down on the street are also helpful and kind. Compared to many cities in other Middle Eastern countries at the same economy level, I have found that most Iranian cities (streets and touristy areas) were cleaner. This is same for most restaurants and hotel rooms. So, I think that I have had a good value from traveling in Iran. I hope my opinion of this memo will help you to decide making a trip to Iran someday.

Taiji Hayakawa
Location: Japan   Entrance: 29Apr2007  Cities: Shiraz  Length: 7Days
Occupation: Company Clark  Education: University
Comments: Good information! enjoy travel ! We just arrive from Tehran by Air. Here, I will take good photo and make good memory !

Kirill Kubantsev
Location: Russia  Entrance: April, 7th 2007  Cities: Yazd, Shiraz, Esfahan, Teheran
Length: 7 days  Occupation: sales  Education: MS
Comments: A must-see country very different from one city to another inhabited with beautiful kind people. Should have stayed longer there.

VIGUIER
Location: France  Entrance: 15/4/2007  Cities: Tehran, Kashan, Yazd, Shiraz, Esfahan
Length: Deux semaines Occupation: Professeur Education: Geographie
Comments: Tres beau pays, l'Iran se distingue egalement par la sympathie de sa population, douee d'un accueil et d'une curiosite tres appreciables et assez rares dans les pays que j'ai traverses. On y rencontre encore peu de touristes bien que les lieux a visiter soient legion. Aucun probleme concernant la securite en general, ambiance plutot decontractee (un bemol toutefois pour les femmes devant imperativement porter le voile).

Szymon Chojnacki
Location: Poland      Entrance: 13 April 2007      Cities: Damavand / Esfahan / Shiraz
Length: 2 weeks    Occupation: graduate    Education: Warsaw School of Economics
Comments: Very nice country to visit ;) ;)

Chris Billington
Location: UK   Entrance: 16th April 2007   Cities: Tabriz, Kashan, Esfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Mashad
Length: 14 days   Occupation: Business Consultant   Education: Masters Degree
Comments: Fantastically intriguing and historically rich country. People mostly curious and hospitable in equal measure. Public transport in the cities can be a headache - taxis are usually the only practical method of travel. Looking forward to exploring more before the less adventurous arrive by the coachload!

Ashok Shah
Location: United Kingdom     Entrance: 14 April 2007     Cities: Yazd, Isfahan, Shiraz, Kashan
Length: 14 days    Occupation: Accountant    Education: BSc, FCA
Comments: I enjoyed my trip. The driver was patient.

Arnoud Zwemmer
Location: Netherlands     Entrance: 12/4/2007    Cities: Esfahan, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd
Length: 15 days    Occupation: Engineer    Education: University
Comments: I had a very good trip today, thanks!

Anna Pieper
Location: Holland       Entrance: 10-04-07     Cities: Yazd, Shiraz, Esphahan    Length: 15 days
Occupation: nurse     Education: HBO-V
Comments: Before I left for Iran, people told me that it is dangerous in Iran. But I knew that this was not true. I feel really safe here in Iran and the Iranian people are so lovely and nice to me. They are welcoming you and ask where you are from. It is wonderful to travel around this beautiful country and to see the old culture and places they have to offer. And I do love the Iranian cuisine. I certain come back but than for some longer period.

osiris ospino
Location: Spain     Entrance: 09-04-07

Cities: Tehran, Esfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Kerman, Masuleh, Abyaneh, Rayen, Bandar-el-Azali, Choqa Zanbil, Mahan, Shahdad, Persepolis, Firuz Abad,
Length: 2 WEEKS   Occupation: Tour leader   Education: Tourism
Comments: It has been a pleasure to me to have chosen Iran as my destination since I have discovered a beautiful country full of friendly and hospitable people that are looking forward to welcoming and taking care of you. The country itself is amazing with lots of historical and cultural places to visit. Do not hesitate and open your heart to this wonderful country, you do not what you are missing.

Fadela
Location: South Africa    Entrance: 10 April   Cities: Tehran,Mashhad,Esfehan,Shiraz    Length: 10

guillaume
Location: France  Entrance: 7TH APRIL 2007   Cities: Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Kermanshah
Length: 2 WEEKS
Comments: Iran is a beautiful country with very kid people. Iranian hospitality is not a myth. We are very often invited to dinner in the street. Our favorite city is Yazd but we don t still go to Kurdistan. We will come back in Iran.

Dickersom
Location: New Zealand   Entrance: 6/4   Cities: Shiraz Isfahan    Length: 21
Comments: The west does not understand Iran!

Ibanay Radija
Location: France    Entrance: 2007/04/20    Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Yazd, Tehran     Length: 12
PARPOUE
Location: FRANCE     Entrance: 15 April 2007   Cities: Isfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Teheran
Length: 2 weeks    Occupation: Teacher
Comments: Very nice country, and very friendly people !!! It is very easy to travel...

Rianne de Groot
Location: Holland      Entrance: April 3, 2007   Cities: Tehran, Qom, Esfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Masshad
Length: 30 days      Occupation: manager     Education: university
Comments: Iran stands out due to the unexpected friendliness and hospitality of the people. We were everywhere given a warm welcome by the Iranian people. It also pays to leave the cities and go into the countryside.

Claivaz Pierre- Andre
Location: Switzerland    Entrance: 13 avril 2007    Cities: THERAN shiraz kerman ispahan
Length: 15 days     Occupation: teacher     Education: university
Comments: until now we only met friendly people , with a great interest for us, as foreign visitors. Iran is a wonderful country.

clinton Wadsworth
Location: new Zealand     Entrance: 5 April 2006    Cities: shiraz, yazd, kelardasht
Length: 30 days     Occupation: bus driver    Education: university

Marcella Marr
Location: Hong Kong, China     Entrance: 31 Mar 2007   Cities: Yazd, Isfahan, Shiraz, Kashan
Length: 16 days    Occupation: Clerk    Education: University
Comments: People in Iran are nice, friendly and welcoming! It's a very good place for traveling. Highly recommended!

Luisa Dalla Costa
Location: Italy
Comments: Very beautiful! The excursion to Persepolis has been enchanting and highly recommended.

Malek-Madani
Location: Switzerland     Entrance: 6.4.2007     Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Tehran, Kish
Length: 3 weeks     Occupation: Television reporter   Education: Language studies

LYNNETTE KEYS
Location: Australia    Entrance: 03 April 2007 Cities: Persepolis, Bishapur, Hamadan Yazd, etc
Length: 30 days    Occupation: Archaeologist   Education: University - BA (hons)
Comments: Iran is very friendly and the people kind a helpful. It is very safe here - contrary to the belief of many people who have not visited the country.

Gustavo Sant Anna
Location: Spain    Entrance: 5th April     Cities: Shiraz, Esfahan, Tehran   Length: 1 week
Occupation: Economist:
Comments: Iran is a really safe place to travel. People are helpful and lovely. Great cities to visit and food is superb. Everybody should come one day.

Mark Weenink
Location: The Netherlands     Entrance: 1st of April 2007Cities: Mashad, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Tabriz, Tehran
Length: 1 month   Occupation: bookseller    Education: University
Comments: Iran is a country you have to get used to. It's very different from what I'm used to. The Iranian people are very friendly but because of my lack of knowledge of Farsi, communicating can be quite difficult. Until now I have enjoyed Iran, its cities with beautiful monuments and nice teahouses. Hope to come back sometime in the future. Inshaala.

alex le cleve
Location: france       Entrance: 8 april 2007        Cities: shiraz yazd     Length: 15 days
Comments: les prix sont plus chers qu'annonces sur le guide sinon c'est sympa.

joaquim iglesias
Location: spain     Entrance: 4.04.07   Cities: Bam, Bandar-e-Abbas, Minab   Length: 1 month
Occupation: bookseller   Education: degree in law

STUART SMEETON
Location: ENGLAND       Entrance: 28/03/2007  Cities: Tabriz, Tehran, Esfahan, Shiraz, Yazd
Length: 30 days    Occupation: electrician    Education: c&g electrical engineer
Comments: Visit Iran ,the people are the most hospitable you are likely to meet anywhere in the world.Always friendly ad willing to help. Excellent places to stay and visit. Great food and very cheap.

roussel
Location: france    Entrance: 2007/07/04    Cities: Teheran, Shiraz, Esfahan    Length: 15 days
Occupation: Traveler   Education: EXECUTIVE
Comments: VERY FRIENDLY PEOPLE NICE FOOD EXCELLENT DRIVERS

BOUVIER
Location: France   Entrance: 7TH APRIL 2007  Cities: TEHRAN SHIRAZ YAZD ESFAHAN KASHAN
Length: 2 WEEKS   Occupation: Teachers, employers    Education: doctor, diploma
Comments: The people are very helpful in Iran where some usual practices are quite difficult due to the language. It s a pleaure, of course to see the museums and the famous places, but also to meet iranian people.The Pars Tourist Agency in Shiraz was very nice with us.

Gary White
Location: UK     Entrance: 7TH APRIL 2007    Cities: TEHRAN SHIRAZ YAZD ESFAHAN
Length: 2 WEEKS     Occupation: ACCOUNTANT    Education: COLLEGE

Comments: I've had a lot of fun in the time I have been in Iran, and