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As a clever way to avoid traffic congestion, and reduce time, energy and money consumption, public transportation can be more convenient and environment-friendly. Different types of public transportation services in major cities of Iran are available at a low price for everyone. For example, it’s really convenient to travel by subway around the city of Tehran, the capital city of Iran. In fact, using public transportation in Iran is not difficult at all. Here is all about public transportation in Iran that you may find useful as a tourist on your visit to Iran.

Travelling around the country of Iran, using public transportation is as easy as pie for tourists who travel to Iran on their own. Everybody can easily access long-distance transportation system in any of the cities in Iran. There is railway and bus transportation service between the cities all around Iran. There are different options from trains to buses. Intercity bus services are highly appreciated by travelers around Iran. In fact, “VIP” buses are extremely comfortable, flexible, inexpensive and safe! There are always buses available carrying passengers along long-distance routes into and out of the cities especially in main cities. The tickets are easy to book online, too. There are also long-distance passenger train services available in Iran that is more comfortable and safer during the day and night, even if not faster. You can take a train to the destination city and just enjoy the landscape. Another option is flying, although the service is limited to some main cities in Iran.

Nowadays, we are not alone anymore with our smartphones, especially on our trips. They are everywhere with us. We use our cell phones for navigation, banking, shopping, social media and so on. Tourists, in order to have a more comfortable trip, and to get zero roaming fees, inexpensive internet service and cheap phone calls, are recommended to buy a local SIM card in every country they visit, especially if they intend to stay for a while. Iran, as a tourist destination, allows foreigners to buy local SIM cards, too. It’s easy for tourists in Iran to buy and use a local SIM card. If you are considering buying and using an Iranian local SIM card while in Iran, here is some information you need to know.

When you're on vacation, the first thing you want to encounter is warm and friendly people. If you’re looking for a destination where you can expect lots of pleasant interactions, head to Iran that is home to the friendliest and most hospitable people in the world. During your visit in Iran, you will expect friendly locals offering a warm welcome and even inviting you over for a tea or a home-made dinner. As a tourist to Iran, you need to be familiar with greeting etiquettes and phrases in Iran, too make better interactions with people around you. To avoid mistakes, read this article to learn how to greet people in Iran.

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.