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  1. riptide678 avatar

    Re: Can we give Bam ruined city a miss?

    by riptide678 14 May 2012

    Honestly, I would not make the trip to Bam to visit the site of the earthquake destruction. If you are not going to be in the Kerman…

  2. iranexpert avatar

    RE: Can we give Bam ruined city a miss?

    by iranexpert 08 May 2012

    Even with massive earthquake damage, I think it's worth a visit but it is better to combine it with a visit to Rayen castle, which is…

  3. hurricanebertha avatar

    RE: Budget Iran in September - prices?

    by hurricanebertha 24 April 2012

    It would start to get cold in Tabriz but be hot as h**l in Kerman... I'm not sure about going to Bam, apparently the town was lost in…

  4. sassa82 avatar

    RE: Travelling Through Iran Overland

    by sassa82 15 March 2012

    I would say that there might be some danger after you leave city of Bam, in Kerman province. Altough trouble has not been reported the…

  5. phoggi avatar

    RE: Coolest geographical names

    by phoggi 23 January 2012

    Intercourse, Pa Bam, Iran Tonk, India Tamanrasset, Algeria Iron Knob, South Australia Widgemooltha, Western Australia

  6. riptide678 avatar

    RE: Iran itinerary for 3 weeks

    by riptide678 22 January 2012

    Hi, I think your itinerary should be fine. It will give you enough time to see each place without feeling like you are running from…

  7. travelami avatar

    Re: Iran - 3 or 4 week trip in April - solo backpacker (female)‏

    by travelami 20 January 2012

    As a solo female, always be careful in every country. I recommend checking-in with your embassy upon arrival in Tehran. It all depends…

  8. tchibo55 avatar

    RE: Kerman-Quetta : Iran-Pakistan border overland

    by tchibo55 29 November 2011

    i took the bus from kerman to Bam (stay one night there and visit the old city) the people are very helpfull and friendly in Bam. stay…

  9. Xenslo avatar

    Kerman-Quetta : Iran-Pakistan border overland

    by Xenslo 27 November 2011

    I am looking to travel to Pakistan overland from Iran. Arriving in Kerman on the sleeper train from Tehran and then make my way through…

  10. iranexpert avatar

    RE: Across Iran - which direction?

    by iranexpert 03 November 2011

    Selecting each route doesn’t make a great difference but Turkey-Iran-Pakistan is more usual direction for the people from Europe, covered…

  11. Bloem avatar

    RE: One week in Iran

    by Bloem 02 November 2011

    Thanks Io and moji :) I wasn't planning on any taxis; As said, I'll be on a train to Tehran straight from Istanbul, then just the overnig…

  12. Bloem avatar

    One week in Iran

    by Bloem 02 November 2011

    Hi guys, The LP being almost 4 years old, and inflation apparently rampant, I'm wondering how much money I'll need for one week in Iran.…

  13. Matzoball avatar

    RE: Iran: Kerman or Bam?

    by Matzoball 14 September 2011

    that's my plan! thanks for confirming : )

  14. tchibo55 avatar

    RE: Iran: Kerman or Bam?

    by tchibo55 13 September 2011

    go to Bam, the people are very friendly there. stay at the Akbar's Tourist Guest House, lovely people. Regards Tobi

  15. Matzoball avatar

    Iran: Kerman or Bam?

    by Matzoball 12 September 2011

    Hi, that simple question I'm asking in the subject line would have been easy to answer till 2003 I guess, but now I can't seem to be able…

  16. Gordoosh avatar

    RE: Is safe from Kerman to Bam

    by Gordoosh 06 April 2011

    http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/paradise-lost-persia-from-above-2261928.html?action=Gallery&ino=6 Quite…

  17. fredwang avatar

    Is safe from Kerman to Bam

    by fredwang 28 March 2011

    I plan to travel along Kerman to Bam,resently is safe?

  18. roro avatar

    RE: Bam

    by roro 19 January 2011

    So, it seems difficult to have an opinion about Bam... HAve you some (very) recent pictures to make up our mind (go or not go to Bam)?…

  19. power440 avatar

    Does anyone know how dangerous (if at all) the boarder between Iran and Pak

    by power440 11 January 2011

    I'm planning to travel to India by train and I'll have to go through Iran and Pakistan. On the government website it says about travelling…

  20. heledd avatar

    RE: How can I travel from Zahedan to Tehran

    by heledd 10 January 2011

    I did this route last year. I'd recommend Yazd as my favourite, followed by Esfahan. Would not recommend Kerman, Bam or Kashan due to…

  21. mzelas avatar

    Re: Anyone been in Bam recently?

    by mzelas 01 January 2011

    Hi, I was in Bam in June/July 2010. Visiting is straight forward, with no special arrangements required in advance or upon arrival.…

  22. jabiru avatar

    Anyone been in Bam recently?

    by jabiru 01 January 2011

    Hello I'm travelling to Iran in February. Has anyone travelled to/through Bam recently? Can you report on general security situati…

  23. nowix avatar

    search for fellow travelers from Iran to Pakistan

    by nowix 09 November 2010

    Hey, I am doing an overland trip from Germany to India. In the moment I am in Bam, Iran, and I want to cross the Pakistan border as soon…

  24. nowix avatar

    Search for fellow traveler from Iran to Pakistan

    by nowix 09 November 2010

    Hey, I am doing an overland trip from Germany to India. In the moment I am in Bam, Iran, and I want to cross the Pakistan border as soon…

  25. go_2 avatar

    RE: Bus Schedule from Mirjaveh to Zahedan to Kerman

    by go_2 14 October 2010

    You won't have a problem. When you arrive at the border they'll shoot you through (not literally!) first. Outside the building are minicab…

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