Is Iran safe to travel in? It certainly is and we did not have any issues what so ever Iran and North Korea are the two countries where we have felt the safest and most welcomed.
Are Iranians all violent or terrorists? Totally US, Israel and UK (CNN and BBC) driven propaganda. From south to north and east to west we have met nothing but normal peace loving people who want a good life for their family and friends same like us.
Are all Muslims bad? Are all Christians or Catholics bad...! Yes there are bad apples everywhere but the vast majority of people are just normal people who want to freely practice their religion while detesting violence and war.
Do all women wear black chadors with a tiny hole to see through? Hell no...these are govt imposed restrictions on tight clothing and head scarf’s but other than that Iranians are extremely fashionable people.
Do all Iranians detest the west for the imposed sanctions on the nuclear debate? Absolutely not...!!!! In fact every single Iranian whom we had this conversation with totally agrees with the sanctions imposed by the international community. Quoting an Iranian: "put an arrow in the hands of a crazy man and he has the ability to do crazy things, put the same arrow in the hands of a same man and he will use the arrows material for good".
Will there be a war? The people hope not but as many people have said to us this is totally in the hands of one person. I got the feeling that most Iranians actual see war as a way to break the supreme leader's shackles on the population.
Do the police bother westerners? Absolutely not, unless you are doing the wrong thing. Our bags were searched once and the very kind policeman then apologized and proceeded to say have a wonderful trip in Iran.
Do Iranians treat westerners with suspicion? Absolutely not! They are very open, friendly and highly educated people who are naturally intrigued by the world outside of Iran. They loved seeing photos of our family, friends, country and home town. They are very hospitable people and if you are holding a map expect someone to immediately help you.
Travelling in Iran as an devout atheist? No issues at all and the people, although intrigued as to my religious beliefs or lack thereof, don't try to convert you.
Would I come back to Iran? Absolutely, the first opportunity we get we will be back in this land of endless smiles.
By: Kane and Narelle's
Source: http://kandn-iran2013.blogspot.com
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