Iran (Persia)

[vogriphach]

i'm considering iran to replace our new zealand trip (due to air asia's cancellation). safe ba talaga dito?

waterwell: i was there for around 9 days last year. i didn't feel in danger at any time during my stay there. the locals were all very welcoming and hospitable. in fact, i thought it was a lot safer than manila... or even san francisco for that matter.

i can't vouch for safety in the neighboring countries (i.e. afghanistan, iraq and pakistan) however

[huntfan02]

Ang lapit lang ng Iran sa Qatar. Isang langoy lang. heheheh..Interesting yung pics ni vogripach. I really really like Persepolis. Parang ang sarap mag-weekend trip dyan.

[granslime_28]

granslime in persia
(solo backpacking continues on my 18th journey)

[granslime_28]

may ferry po from kuwait to iran (persian gulf voyage)...
http://www.theviewingdeck.com/2012/0...erry-trip.html

visa-on-arrival po tayong mga pinoys sa IRAN regardless of work..
http://www.theviewingdeck.com/2011/1...-filipino.html

[walk810]

we're going to iran next year april, balak din namin mag-side trip sa dubai!

[doolfreak_bige]

This may be a bimbotic question driven by my wrong perception, sorry. Is it safe for a single, female solo traveler to explore Iran? Am very interested but I dont want to stick out like a sore thumb. Or maybe easier for me to 'blend in' to the locals since mag isa lang ako if ever? Advice appreciated.

[gbrew]

Iran is very safe even for female travelers, I've seen many. Just wear the head cover (or hijab) which actually can be very trendy. Wear loose clothes- not body-hugging.

Iranians are very friendly and accommodating- except maybe in very conservative areas (don't take it as being rude though). There's nothing to be afraid of.

[josaidamaer08]

we're going to iran next year april, balak din namin mag-side trip sa dubai!

might also go there next summer.. my bf is persian/iranian.... together for almost a year na. dapat i'll go with him last april kaso di na-approve leave ko sa work so we're hoping na next year matuloy nako.. kahit 10-20 days, okay na sakin yun

[magnabash]

How about Tehran? Maganda sa Tehran?

Naguguluhan ako sa visa. Visa on arrival, or bago umalis papuntang Iran?

[Mike Chester]

Morr stories naman diyan about Iran, I am really fascinated by this country....hopefully maka apak ako dito in the nearfuture

[jeune_fille]

Iran is not Visa on Arrival anymore. You need a pre-arranged visa to go there.