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Enjoy the spotlight
There are few foreigners who travel through Iran, so take advantage of the fact that you’ll attract a lot of attention. Ask the caretakers of various shrines what lies ... read more
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Prepare for "death to America!" chants
You’ll probably hear chants of “death to America!” in person in Iran if you witness a rally, march, or celebration, but understand that this is essentially a political statement ... read more
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Remember you’re in the Islamic republic
The “nightlife” section of Lonely Planet Iran is exactly one paragraph for the entire country, and that’s a fair reflection of what’s on offer here. The Islamic Republic ... read more
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Know old street names
There’s a bizarre, time-warped kind of slang that exists in Tehran when it comes to one thing: names. Some streets in Tehran are only referred to by their pre-revolution ... read more
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Get married. Or tell a white lie.
If traveling with your boyfriend or your girlfriend, introduce him/her as your spouse in the Islamic Republic of Iran. You won’t just receive a withering look from the ... read more
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Don’t show skin
You’ll need to wear Islamically acceptable dress if you’re a woman in Iran, which includes a headscarf and some loose-fitting clothing that covers all of your body, from ... read more
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Satellite TV is officially illegal, but...
It’s an open secret that many hotels and private homes all harbor illegal satellite dishes that transmit various foreign channels, including the BBC, CNN, al-Jazeera, and many others. If ... read more
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Watch from afar
Be prepared to visit your embassy in Tehran if you’re a woman and want to watch a live sporting event. If you’re an American woman, forget about watching ... read more
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Know who the supreme leader is
Shia Islam is the official religion of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has been run by clerics since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the supreme ... read more
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Go to the movies to watch the flirting (and maybe the movie)
Instead of watching films about Iran while at home, try going to a cinema in Tehran. The films they show are hit or miss, but you’ll be able to ... read more
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Consider kebab. (Vegetarians, prepare for lots of salad.)
Kebab is ubiquitous in Iran. If you’re a vegetarian and don’t eat any of the many different variations of grilled meat known as kebab, scour your Persian phrasebook ... read more
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Insist on paying
People will say they cannot accept any money for their services and goods in Iran – don’t take this literally. It’s an elaborate form of politeness, known as taa ... read more
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Bear witness to mourning ceremonies
Iran’s Shia Muslims have so many religious commemorations that you’re likely to be able to witness some ceremony, either major or minor, while you’re in Iran. One ... read more
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Fly if you dare
If you’re short on time, don't scare easily, and have good medical insurance that covers evacuations, consider flying within Iran. On the upside, domestic flights are extremely cheap ... read more
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Speak well and travel light -- bring a phrasebook
More mundane but also more useful than the latest book about Iranian society or political Islam is the Lonely Planet Farsi (Persian) Phrasebook. Even if you’ve taken advanced college-level ... read more
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