Tag: Why we live in Iran
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Final thoughts on the road trip through northwest Iran
I’ve learned so much more about this complex landThe biggest risk of travel in Iran is not going to jail (or from getting shot or ripped off, as is the case in the streets of Europe and America). Here the risk is getting your gourd smashed in a traffic accident! Or at least think you’re out of your mind after witnessing what Iranian drivers are capable of.…
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Extreme Persian Generosity
My Endearing Experiences with the People of LorestanAs any tourist would attest, Iranians can get extreme with for their hospitality – which is one of the rewards of living in Iran and something I greatly miss when I’m not in Iran. Persians see offers of hospitality as essential to one’s expression of dignity. Someone who does not profusely offer hospitality is seen…
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Tour of Western Iran: Three Days in Lorestan
An Unforgettable Exercise in Alternative TouringTravelogue of our 3-day trip to the Lorestan Province of Western Iran. With its breath-taking nature and legendary hospitality of the Lur people. Lorestan – a short distance from Isfahan – offers incredible untapped tourism potential.
