Don't go to Iran for less than ten days, you won't have time to see everything, and ten euros a day is enough

(Patria) - World traveler and travel writer Robert Dacešin from Bosnia and Herzegovina travels with all his senses.

His adventures, explorations, unusual encounters, and interesting interlocutors on YouTube and his blog RIO travel stories are followed by over 150,000 people.

A few months ago, he visited Iran and in twelve days visited the cities of Tehran, Kashan, Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan, and Persepolis, writes Punkufer.hr.


Photo: Robert Dacešin

In a video that is almost feature-length, he offers a view of the country "as it really is," from the inside, from everyday life, from the perspective of a foreigner, but also from the perspective of the locals. And every frame in the film shatters the common prejudices the West has about Iran.

- One of my great travel desires for many years was to visit Iran and ancient Persia, one of the cradles of our civilization.

I had heard a lot about this country before, and my expectations were quite high, but only when you step here and experience all of this do you realize how truly special this place is.

Now, looking back at this journey from a distance, I can't decide whether I was more enchanted by the rich history, the delicious food, or the wonderful people - Robert doesn't hide his enthusiasm for this country.

He recommends that anyone considering traveling to Iran not go for less than ten days, simply because less time won't be enough. Because in Iran, a vast country with 87 million inhabitants, there is a lot to see.

Here you will enjoy history and antiquities, fascinating architecture, and nature that dramatically changes from desert to icy mountains up to five thousand meters high.

Robert, however, was most won over by the people. He believes that few countries in the world are subject to as many prejudices as Iran.

From his experience, although the country's name is "Islamic Republic," freedom of speech still exists, and religious laws confine people much less than one might think.


Photo: Robert Dacešin

Ordinary people are much more open, friendly, and modern than one might think, eager for fun and entertainment, but also for - the West.

Women cover their heads because the law requires it, but quite "nonchalantly," and although dress codes don't apply to tourists, men who want to show respect will wear long pants, and women will at least cover their hair with a scarf and wear long clothing.

- Generally, the population wants to live a modern and European lifestyle. On the streets, I saw groups of young people breakdancing and skateboarding, I met a girl who does tattoos, and there are many underground parties that young people organize, thus expressing their rebellion and desire to live a modern life.

Although forbidden by law, alcohol can be found, but admittedly in a slightly different way than we are used to. If you order wine, you can get it in a bottle of various other drinks, like olive oil, and beer in a bottle of non-alcoholic beer - Robert points out.

In Iran, you will feel like a millionaire. For fifty euros, you can get two million and three hundred thousand rials, and ten euros a day will be enough for you.

However, be careful, there's a trick with calculations - one zero is counted less, but you will still carry millions in your pocket, without worry.

- Iran is probably one of the cheapest countries you can visit. It's enough to say that you can spend ten euros a day, and it will be quite enough for food and other small things.

Iran also has some of the cheapest fuel in the world, and I've never paid for a taxi as cheaply as here, and I've had rides of about ten kilometers that cost around one euro - says the travel writer.


Photo: Robert Dacešin

Internet access in Iran is limited, so Robert advises installing a VPN so you don't feel it.

For traveling around the country, given the vast distances between cities, he recommends flying, especially since local flight prices are very affordable, and you can also consider renting a car, which is also a very affordable option.

As for safety, his experience was the opposite of the perception we have of Iran as an unsafe and dangerous country.

Besides the culture, Robert was also delighted by the diverse food in Iran, vegetables, stews, and fresh pomegranate juice that you can buy at every step. But most of all, he liked the people.

- Iranians are, I would say, one of the most cultured peoples I have met in this part of the world, very refined, clean, dignified, after all, just like their former empire was.

People are very friendly and pleasant, they are happy to see tourists and meet new people. This is one of those countries where stories are one thing, and reality is another - concludes Robert his review of this special and still quite unknown country.