The real Iran-may different from what you see in the media

[Zakali]

BTW, nice thread anyway.

[Sabzweb]

Azerbaijanis, Taleshs, Gilakis and Mazandaranis?

So u don't know who live in wich parts of your country?

Read my post again, let me know which part of it you have problems understanding.

Who lives in the north of Iran then? If you're talking about Iranian Azeris, they live in the north-west of Iran. Khorasan is Persian, and Gilakis and Mazanadranis are a Persian sub-group, and they all live in north. But who cares? I was talking about Iranians in general, and they're all Iranians of various backgrounds.

[Zakali]

Read my post again, let me know which part of it you have problems understanding.

Anyway, have fun my freind.

[Sabzweb]

Images Courtesy of TrekNature

Mazandaran:

by Saeed Abbasi: "Silent"



Abbasabad Tonkabon, by Saeed Abbasi: Sunset Time



Abbasabad Tonkabon, "Colourful"



"Autumn story"



"Tsunami !"



Kelardasht, "Glorious"



Lavidj, by Farzan Shams, "Green Velvet"



Ardebil

Sobatan village by Ali vakilirad



Gilan

by Ali Vakilirad: Mysterious Jungle



by Saeed Abbasi: "Here is Mazichal"



Golestan

Minodasht, by Reza Samadi: "U..."



Loveh Jungle by Javid Tafazoli



by Mahan Javanpour, "Sunset"

[Sabzweb]

outside Behshahr city:

[Zakali]

Nice pics. But i think i know who is that Arvin guy.

[Sabzweb]

[Sabzweb]

Some shots of 'refrigerator of Iran' Ardebil province.. It gets pretty damn cold but it's so greeenn!

From TrekEarth


zahra S Haghighi


Mohammad Zamani Mehr


Maryam NI


Hamid Bokaie


Mohammad Zamani Mehr


Aref MostafaZadeh


hamid azhari


hamid azhari


Maryam Najafi




Shahab Faghihi

Mt. Sabalan

hamid azhari


Antoni Mysliborski

[Zakali]

Are those last pics from Ardabil? Good too see some pics from Iranian Azerbaijan.

[Sabzweb]

Iran's Provinces and their capitals



Ethnic groups in Iran pic by NIAC



An amazing website for planning your trip to Iran with a huge amount of awesome and useful hints and tips and tour pakcage offers.

http://www.irpedia.com/

It even talks about the dress code as what to wear and when to visit etc.














Below for example is a cool website regarding a tourist agency in the city of Shiraz and their customer review about Iran.

There are hundreds of testimonials in thier website below

http://www.key2persia.com/hospitality.htm

Below is a few of them



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.



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.



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!



Kare and Sarah Sorensen
Location: Denmark
Entrance: 26. aug. 07
Cities: Teheran, Shiraz, Yazd, Esfahan, Qom,
Length: 21 days
Occupation: Photographer
Education:

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.



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 culture is amazing



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



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.



Goran Belic
Location: Slovenia Entrance: 11.5.2007 Cities: Tehran,Ahwaz, 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.



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.



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 fiancé, 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!

You can see pictures of daily life in Tehran in this thread and I'll post some more soon.

There are lots of pictures on each page so please be patient.
Thanks to everyone for taking these pictures.
Enjoy

[Sabzweb]

Are those last pics from Ardabil? Good too see some pics from Iranian Azerbaijan.

Yes.

Here are some videos, just for you.

Azeri lezgi Dance in a a shopping mall in Kish Island, Iran
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYjzbfNd970

Tabriz, East Azerbaijan province of Iran
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lfJsiwiDLw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbWupov5jF0

Two famous Iranian singers singing Heydar Baba in Azeri
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIOsK9QZhX0

[Zakali]

Thank's for vids but ROFL at that dance. They need to learn how to dance Azeri Lezginka from us.

[Sabzweb]

Thank's for vids but ROFL at that dance. They need to learn how to dance Azeri Lezginka from us.

Check 5:50 of the 3rd video, what about that Lezgi?

[Zakali]

Even amatuers here in Azerbaijan dance better then them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GlZG...eature=related

Maybe thats because they don't live in Caucasus?

[Zakali]

Anyway, mate.

Post more pics from different parts of Iran.