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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Iran Itinerary and a couple of questions in the Middle East Branch

    Hi Matt, we just did a similar trip in October, but spent a bit longer in each place as we don't like to rush from place to place. ...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Quick visa question in the Middle East Branch

    Fraser,...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Persuade my Dad that Iran is safe... in the Middle East Branch

    http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_tot_cri-crime-total-crimes...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A couple of questions in the Middle East Branch

    Matt, the 50,000 rial travellers cheque looks just like a regular banknote in a 50,000 denomination, only it has "travellers cheque"...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A couple of questions in the Middle East Branch

    I would book first nights accomodation if arriving in Tehran at 2:00am. You don't need to book anything elsewhere, this gives you an...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called October Trip to Iran - travel tips/ experiences in the Middle East Branch

    Hi,...
    about 1 year ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called October Trip to Iran - travel tips/ experiences in the Middle East Branch

    Hi, my wife and I just finished a 24 day trip to Iran in October, our first visit to this wonderful country, so here’s my somewhat lengthy...
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycling through Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan in the Middle East Branch

    You need to be very aware of the traffic dangers too. Proper safety gear is essential. Reflective jackets, flags, helmets etc. ...
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called On-line booking air within Iran in the Middle East Branch

    Yes, we did the same thing. they take about 24 hours tp process the eticket. Saves a lot of hassle. Glad it worked for you:) Oldbackpack
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called On-line booking air within Iran in the Middle East Branch

    You can purchase etickets online with your visa card through Alternative Airlines in UK. They sell flights in and out of Iran and also...
    over 1 year ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Canadian - Visa success !!! in the Middle East Branch

    Some good news...... despite the new sanctions from our Canadian politicians, we finally got our Visa's for Iran....
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called London Consulate Visa Code Validity in the Middle East Branch

    I was just told by my agent that the visa code is valid for 1 month only in order to get your visa. Visa is then valid for 3 months for...
    over 1 year ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Rome Airport - TRAIN TICKET SCAM AT THE TICKET BOOTH in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    Just returned from a week in Rome. When you arrive at Rome airport, you can catch the train into the main Termini station in central Rome...
    over 2 years ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Just returned - a few thoughts in the Africa Branch

    Thanks for this post Trentend. We had the same trip booked but were denied entry, no visa's for Canadians. After reading your post I am...
    over 2 years ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Canadians denied Visas or entry? in the Africa Branch

    No, we did not have a deposit with the tour operator, this is the normal practise in most of Africa. ...
    over 2 years ago

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