The Real Iran

Middle East
November 16th 2009

Published: November 16th 2009

For more of my blogs about Iran, please visit Tourist Iran and Fundamentalist Iran In the Islamic tradition, guests are considered a gift from God, and must be treated accordingly. This might sound like yet another religion-based principle that sounds good on paper, but in the country of Iran, belief in this regard is put into practice. In the two weeks that I spent traveling across the nation,... Read Full Entry

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16th November 2009

AnnaAdventuring
Anna Louise

Another fascinating blog! I loved hearing all about the wedding. It's a shame you were not able to see the bride's side of the wedding at all, it would be interesting to hear what either side of the wedding was like. Lovely portrait photography as always too.

16th November 2009

Brian Reynolds
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Thanks
Nick, Read through your last article. Excellent. You inspired me to travel around the world also. I will mostly travel as a link between my undergraduate and graduate studies. It would be nice to figure out a route and hear some suggestions from you. As a Chinese major, I am interested in traveling and learning more about Chinese culture outside of China. As you know there are Chinatowns in almost every country. I have not planned a route yet but am anticipating on visiting 30 or so countries. All the best, Brian

16th November 2009

Korinn
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joy
Your blog brings me so much joy, this one actually brought tears to my eyes...you are truly talented on many levels my friend.

17th November 2009

liliram
liliram

What an insight into Iran!
i know nothing from Adam about Iran, yet I do have a Lonely Planet book on the country which I never bothered to read. Perhaps because i think i will never get the chance to visit this country. Your blog is most interesting. The culture of hospitality is pleasant news to me. Your insight, most helpful, in planning a trip to that side of the world. As always, very well done blog. and btw, that lady friend in Esfahan looks very very lovely.

17th November 2009

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

nicely written :) ... and beautiful photos

17th November 2009

Tiziana Stupia
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Wonderful!
Thank you for another wonderful blog about Iran. I've been planning a trip there for a while now and your evocative writing fuels my anticipation of travelling to this wonderful country. I have made very similar experiences in Pakistan - a country everybody advised me to stay away from - where the hospitality and kindness of the people is overwhelming.

17th November 2009

NomadAdrift
Raymond

your words and photos are mesmerizing and so telling. i have heard from two other travelers i met in nepal who were biking across asia and they spoke of iran as the most beautiful place and most hospitable they have ever experienced in the world. your account greatly reinforces theirs. continue to travel well my brother.

29th November 2009

CatBrook
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An amazing travel experience and a thoughtful and thought-provoking blog. Fantastic!

13th January 2010

Shakirah
Shakirah

This is amazing!
Even travel guide books don't tell you anything like this. This entry is truly a wonderful one, and amazing potrait photography!

13th January 2010

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deleted_49612

Blog of the year 2009, in the Middle East/photography category
Check this out. :) http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/22180-1.html

18th January 2010

anonymous
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You have a gift! You portrayed the humanity of the Iranians which is hardly found in news coverage these days. But in another sense history will always prevail. http://anatolia.tk/

8th May 2010

Hossein Esfahani
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Great
Well-written. I'm an Iranian and it was pretty much accurate. But to tell you the truth I laughed my ass off the way you put that wedding, yeah you are right if the wedding is traditional, but not all weddings are traditonal and even if they are there is mostly a reception after the sex segragated party that actually includes some real dancing.

18th September 2010

eurack
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such a grate blog . a good advanture from iranian society .

8th January 2012

Ati
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As I was browsing the site, I came across your weblog. Since I am an Iranian (Esfahanian!) myself, it is interesting for me to read the other people views about my country especially at the time which there is not much tourist around and there are negative news about Iran. It seems that you had a unique experience in Iran. I should confess that although I am an Iranian, I never had your experiences (living with a traditional, low income family or attending a wedding like this!). It is the best way to understand the new culture. I hope one day we become part of the global village with fast internet connection and no filtering and no restrictions! All the best.

23rd August 2013

Iraj
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Hi nick How are you are you remember me ? This Is Iraj from Iran I miss you so much come back for visit of Iran well I like see your face please put your phone number that I can call you love from Iraj

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