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Using public transportation in Iranian cities can be the smartest way to go around. Tehran is covered by many buses lines, among which the modern and fast BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) lines. Smaller cities usually have minibuses. Finding the right line for the right destination might be tricky, except for the BRT, for which plans are displayed at each stop. Once again, you can count on the kindness of Iranians to indicate you the right direction. Most of the time, tickets must be bought in advance, at the metro stations or at the buses booths. They cost around 10.000 to 15.000 rials. In Tehran, you can pay the bus with your metro card.

Travelling on your own, throughout Iran, with public transportation is a piece of cake! There are many options for trains and buses. Those latter are most appreciated by travellers. Indeed, “VIP” buses are extremely comfortable, cheap, flexible and safe! Tickets are easy to book and buses between main cities are numerous each day. Another option to travel while enjoying the landscape is the train. Even though they are not faster, they offer a highly comfortable trip by day and night. The best companies are Seiro Safar, Ham Safar, and Royal Safar. We recommend taking “VIP buses” because the seats are wide and comfortable, they have snacks and drinks, and sometimes TV screens and USB plugs. If your travel is longer than six hours, taking an overnight VIP bus can be the best choice.

Travelling today has nothing to do with the way it used to be twenty years ago, before mobile internet. Nowadays, our smartphones are the partners of our trips, guiding us in the streets of unknown cities or finding last-minute hotels. Buying and using a local SIM card in Iran is easy, and will make your trip more comfortable. The main mobile phone companies in Iran are MTN-Irancell and MCI (Hamrahe Aval). Tourists and foreigners can buy their SIM card from these operators, which has various and specific offers designed for travellers, and an English language online platform.

Iranian are among the friendliest people in the world. So during your travel, expect to sympathize with many locals, and even be invited over for a tea or a dinner. To avoid making mistakes and show respect to local customs, here are some tips to get familiar with the Persian "etiquette". Read this article if you want to greet people like a true Iranian. Let's start with some words first. The common way to say "Hello" in Farsi, is "Salam". You can say it indifferently in a casual as well as formal context, for any time of the day. In the morning, you can also opt for a nice "Sobh bekheir", which is the equivalent of "Good morning". In the evening, try saying "Shab bekheir" for "Good evening".

Tourism in Iran has blossomed in the recent years and the number of tourists who are eager to explore Iran, a land full of beauties, has increased. There are a variety of attractions in Iran that seduce tourists with any interest, from historical places, beautiful mosques and stunning palaces for architecture lovers, to ancient sites, monuments and museums for history lovers, holy shrines, Sufi monasteries, Armenian churches for those who see beauty in spirituality, lush, green forests and mountains and deserts for eco-tourists and nature lovers, and lots of other attractions that appeal to any visitor to this land.

Wherever you travel to, you need to respect the norms in the country. Before traveling to Iran you need to know what to wear that contributes to your comfort and also it is not contrary to the norms of society in Iran. Indeed, dress code in Iran is far from the misconception among people from other countries. On the contrary to the misconceptions, Iranians are among the most fashionable people in the world.

Iran is a lovely place for couples to travel to. There are many travelers who travel to Iran with their partners every year. If you are interested in making romantic moments for each other on your trip, Iran is the right option for you. But how about traveling to Iran as an unmarried couple. Actually, it doesn't seem to be a big issue, in general.

Iran, the country full of extreme contrasts, with an area of 1,648,195 square kilometers, is the 18th largest country in the world. Conserving biological and landscape diversity in Iran, from mountains to seas, deserts, forests and caves, is both the cause and effect of the diverse climate of this country. That's why there's no specific time that's the best time to visit Iran. In fact, Iran is the country with 4 seasons and this variety satisfies any visitor at any time! Although, Iran is a great place to travel to all year round, the best time recommended for tourists to visit Iran is during spring and autumn because the temperature in different parts of Iran is ideal during these seasons; it is neither too hot, nor too cold. In summer, the temperature, in some parts of Iran, reaches 50 degrees Celsius and in winter, in some parts it reaches minus 32 degrees Celsius. Traveling to Iran in some special months, like Ramadan, Muharam (according to the lunar calendar) needs having some basic knowledge about the observances. For example, during the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims are obligated to fast all day long. As a tourist, you will find plenty of places to eat and drink, though. So check the calendar and the weather forecast before traveling to Iran, to find the right travel time for you.

Contrary to what is said in some media, Iran is known as one of the safest destinations among travelers around the world. It is the same for women and men. Even women who have traveled to Iran on their own say that Iran is the best option in the Middle East for women who like trying solo travel. They all speak highly of their experience in Iran. When women who have traveled to Iran independently share their experience with people around the world, on their blogs, they just say how secured they were feeling on their stay in Iran, and that how this feeling of safety was more than they expected before traveling to Iran. To them, Iran is one of the best solo female travel destinations. The independent women choose Iran as their holiday destination, despite the stereotype that Iran is a dangerous place to visit, and despite whatever others tell them concerning about them and asking them to think over their chosen destination. For example, as mentioned in ‘annaeverywhere.com’ by the famous travel blogger, Anna, about the ill-reputation and misconception about Iran, caused by the media, “In the media, Iran seemed like a place where no one would ever want to visit.. I never once felt physically threatened, unsafe, or at risk, even when I was wandering the streets of Iran. I felt safer in Iran than if I was walking around in NYC. Even the tap water was safe in Iran!" According to Travel Risk Map that provides a comprehensive overview of health and security risks by destination, Iran is rated as safe as Sweden, Germany, Australia, and most Europeans countries. Unlike other countries that are top tourist destinations but can be challenging for solo women, Iran is completely safe! Just have a look at a list of the safest cities in the world and not surprisingly you will see Tehran there.