Samuel Phelps
Location: Australia
Entrance: 14 October 2007
Cities: tehran shiraz esfahan yazd
Length: 30 days
Occupation: Photographer
Education: BFA BDM
Comments: Enjoyed a great overnight tour staying with a nomad family one hour drive from Shiraz. Our guide Kazem was also a funny character who kept us entertained. Gave a good preview into doing a longer tour next time.
Kim Godbold
Location: Australia
Entrance: 20/11/07
Cities: tehran shiraz kashan esfahan yazd
Length: 3 WEEKS
Occupation: Airline Staff
Education: DEGREE
Comments: Iran has been one of the safest,easiest and most interesting countries I have visited and I have travelled alot. The Iranian people are one of the most polite and friendiest people in the world. People here are geniunely interested in meeting you as a guest to their country. The women are very educated and liberated in the fact that they work and are able to walk in the streets after dark in safety. Iran truely has been a wonderful surprise and a pleasure to travel. I will certainly spread the word about the misconceptions people hold in Australia concerning the Iranian people and their culture.
Michael Harris
Location: Australia
Entrance: 2007.10.24
Cities: Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan
Length: 2 weeks
Occupation: computer scientist
Education: Masters of IT
Comments: It may take some time to get used to ta'arof, and to get used to the traffic, and to find the delicious food that you know is out there, but you'll be helped along the way by the incredibly generous and friendly Iranians. The rewards of travelling in Iran are enormous, and the difficulties exaggerated. I found it one of the easiest places to travel, mostly because of the people, and I would recommend it to anyone.
beatriz montes
Location: spain
Entrance: 23/10/07
Cities: yazd,shiraz.isfahan
Length: 20-25days
Occupation: air traffic controller
Education: university degree
Comments: i enjoy this country very much due to its beautiful cities with amaizing mosques and persian culture.but the most extraordinary of all is the iranian people,they are kind and friendly and ready to help,and their hospitality is a great asset.thank you very much!!!
Bas Hiemstra
Location: Netherlands, the
Entrance: 14-10-2007
Cities: Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Kashan
Length: 21 days
Occupation: IT and Software Consultant
Education: Communication Sciences
Comments: Iranians certainly roam amongst the friendliest people on this planet. Helpful, forward coming and gentle! I had no idea the country would be such a great place to travel in The country is splendid in its variation and I hope that Iran will attract a lot more travellers after me. And be warned: I might come back too ;-)
Florijn Folmer
Location: The Netherlands
Entrance: 14 October 2007
Cities: Teheran, Masuleh, Ardabil, Tabriz, Kandovan, Orumiyeh, Kashan, Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz
Length: 21 days
Occupation: Personnel Advisor
Education: International Business Studies;Poltechnical level
Comments: Iran: Wonderful country with large variety in climate and nature; Woods, mountains, desserts, lakes and seas. I have enjoyed looking around a lot while traveling, hiking and sightseeng. Iranians: Wonderful, gentle, helpful and generous people. I believe there is no people like the Iranians; there is a lot that many can learn on that behalf. Vacation: I was quite unaware what Iran was all about before deciding to go. I did do some reading to familiar myself to know what to expect. That actually led me to quite some expectations. So far my expectations have been endlessly surpassed.
sharifov roland
Location: russia
Entrance: 25/10/2207
Cities: tehran shiraz booshehr esfahan yazd
Length: 2 or 3 weeks
Occupation: institute of economic
Education: teacher
Comments: i like middle east i want to see this contry before bosh destroyeeing iran becouse iran is the center of anciant culture.
Takashi Kohara
Location: Japan
Entrance: 18th Oct 2007
Cities: Mashhad
Length: about 2weeks
Occupation: Firm Director
Education: Univercity
Comments: Now, I've seen only Mashhad. Emam Lather was very interesting for me, and also beautiful place. I recomend this place. From now, I'll see other interest places.
Nishimura Shnji
Location: Japan
Entrance: 11 Oct 2007
Cities: Esfahan, Yazd, Mahan, Rayen, Bam, Shiraz, etc.
Length: c.a. 3 weeks
Occupation: Doctor
Comments: Iran was a so mysterious country before I had been there, because in Japan there is not so many up-to-date information about this country. Of course we have much information about ancient & historical one, but nawadays politicaly we are out of the exact one. Peaple are so freindly, security is so nice for turist. I would like to you to keep peace for ever. I am looking forward to visiting this lovely country again in near future.
Martin Sedivy
Location: Czech Republic
Entrance: 8 oct 2007
Cities: Tehran, Masouleh, Kashan, Esfahan, Yazd, Kish
Length: 20 days
Occupation: Software ingeneer
Education: Business High School
Comments: Sweet country with sweet people. A must see!
stano kostka
Location: slovakia
Entrance: 8.10.2007
Cities: all
Length: 20 days
Occupation: softwar engineer
Education: university
Comments: before the arrival, i was bit affraid of what ahead of me in Iran, did not know what exactly to expect. now i can say, so far i met only nice helpfull people, on the streets, at the hotels, in the offices, everywhere. nice coutry, as any other, it might have some problems but nobody is 100% perfect, right? :-)
take mizuno
Location: Japan
Entrance: 2007.10.19
Cities: ALL
Length: 10 days
Occupation: Office Worker
Education: university
Comments: good! many,many,peple! I hope you like lran.
Toni
Location: Catalonia
Entrance: 6.10.2007
Cities: Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz
Length: 2 weeks
Occupation: public service
Education: busines
Comments: Quan vaig decidir venir a Iran molta gent em va dir que estava boig, pero ara que ja porto 10 dies voltant per aquest pais de gent super amable i conductors bojos, puc dir que ha estat una de les millors decisions que he pogut prendre darrerament. Iran es un pais hospitalari, ple de mil perles arquitectoniques que ningu hauria de deixar de veure en algun moment de la seva vida.
sylvia marcos
Location: mexico
Entrance: 4oct 2007
Cities: yazd,shiraz,esfahan,kerman
Length: 3weeks
Occupation: sociology professor university
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
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
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 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 GIORNALIOCCIDENTALI.. 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 athttp://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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Marcel Ausloos
Location: Belgium Entrance: may ,27 Cities: shiraz, tabriz, ispahanm, yazd,,
Length: two weeks Occupation: professor univ of liege Education: physics
Comments: up to now i have always met nice people but car traffic is awful; what serve the rules if they are not respected?
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 fianc�, 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.