Backpacking in Iran

[English_Gent]

I have a big interest in Persian history and Iran is somewhere I have wanted to visit for a long time, I think I will finally get the chance to see it next year but I have a few concerns. I have backpacked before through south east Asia and Australia & I have travelled a little in Egypt but Iran is quite different to any other country I have visited.

Probably a silly question but do you believe I would experience any hostility when walking the streets of Tehran, Kermah, Shiraz etc due to me being a westerner?

[Ali_reza]

No.

Have no fear English Gent, you can travel around Iran without meeting any hostility towards westerners, on the contrary. You'll recieve a warm welcome by the Iranians. We're well known for our hospitality.

I know at least 5 french who've travelled to Iran the last 4-5 years ,who've loved it. One of them that works in the same company as me, went to Iran by his own and travelled all around Iran with a back pack, he even went to Bam (it was before the earth quake), which is a risky thing to do for anyone actually, and had no problems.

The only pbs you'll probably have is the visa. It'll take some time. Be patient.

[Mani]

http://travelindependent.info/m_east.htm#Iran

[iKnan]

Iranians are well known for their hostility and a lot of my friends who have traveled to Iran have always emphasized that.

So have fun, and don't worry...no problems.

[ali2006]

iran is not dangerous

[Caliguy]

Iranians are well known for their hostility and a lot of my friends who have traveled to Iran have always emphasized that.

So have fun, and don't worry...no problems.

Freudian slip?

Assuming you meant to say “hospitality”.

[iKnan]

lol yes I meant hospitality, my bad.