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Re: Iran Visa Application - filling in your profession
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Apr 13, 2013
I am an American who recently visited Iran. While I am not an expert on Iranian visa application...

Re: What social websites are blocked in Iran?
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 12, 2013
Facebook can't be completely blocked in Iran, as I have many Iranian FB friends. Besides, even ...

Re: Good Iran Tours for less than $1000? what do u recommened?
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Jan 8, 2013
I am an American who recently visited Iran. I am not aware of any tour to Iran for less than $...

Re: American planning to travel to Iran (Questions)
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 5, 2013
I am an American who visited Iran in 2011. U.S. citizens can only visit Iran as part of an offi...

Re: just a (dumb) question?
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 5, 2013
I am an American who recently travelled to Iran. Iranians for the most part distinguish between ...

Re: Carrying money
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 5, 2013
You can carry your cash in $50 and $100 notes in a money belt worn underneath your shirt.

Re: 2 day overstay? Should I get visa extension or pay fine at airport?
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 5, 2013
I would advise that you apply for an extension. You could be detained for questioning at the air...

Re: Persepolis: conservation works and sunset
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 5, 2013
I visited Persepolis in May, 2011. I was able to walk around a fair bit of the ruins, and only ...

Re: Travel to Iran and Impending "war"
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 5, 2013
I am an American who visited Iran recently. If I were you, I would travel to Iran if you have th...

Re: UK government increase their negative rating of visiting Iran
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 5, 2013
I am an American who visited Iran recently and had no problems whatsoever traveling around the co...

Re: Iran Visa Application Form
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 5, 2013
I am an American who visited Iran last year. Do not indicate that you visited either Israel or t...

Re: Visa wait for American going to Iran?
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 20, 2013
I am an American who visited Iran last year. It does take a while for the Iranian Interests sect...

Re: Travel in Iran with children
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 20, 2013
I am an American who visited Iran recently. Don't worry about Iran being "risky"; it's quite sa...

Re: Any other US Citizen waiting on visa for next week?
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 20, 2013
I am an American who visited Iran last year and also had to wait a while for my Iranian visa. I ...

Re: My Iran experience...
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 20, 2013
I am an American who recently visited in Iran and I agree with everything you've said. I love Ir...

Re: money
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 20, 2013
You should only bring cash to Iran; you can not use credit cards nor traveller's cheques due to ...

Re: Iran- crazy to go or crazy not to go?
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 20, 2013
I am an American who recently visited Iran for 2 weeks and had no problems whatsoever. As a Bri...

Re: Prolonged visit in Iran?
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 20, 2013
I am an American who visited Iran last May with a peace group. On a person-to-person level, Ira...

Re: Sigh, the Iranian safety situation
in Departure Lounge » Middle East, Mar 20, 2013
As New Zealanders, you will be completely safe while in Iran. I am an American who visited Iran ...