Salt and sugar look the same.” No, this is no “alarming” shocking expose. You know the kind: “I was shocked about this when I found out!” We don’t write or publish that kind of rubbish. Rather, it’s focused on being careful about what you see, what you consume and the ramifications. The internet is not always a safe place to be.
Here’s an example. One of our favourite YouTube publishers is Yan, from Little Chinese Everywhere. If anyone deserves a Nobel prize, it is her and her ever-ready German partner, Flo. We would imagine that you know them. If not, check them out. Citizens of the world, they make friends left, right and centre, simply by being open-minded, curious, friendly and kind.
To wit, the internet is saturated with misinformation. And what does that do? It stirs the pot. The next thing you know, anger, hatred and mistrust bubble up to the top and things go south very quickly. We – all of us travelers – have the power and the will to topple this kind of activity. Some governments (you can guess who) are expert at generating falsehoods, outright lies and even some forms of brainwashing. It’s up to the rest of us to quash this at every step, every turn. Watch this hopeful, happy and open-minded video above.
Visiting Iran is best achieved by flying into major hubs like Tehran via Turkey or the UAE, as direct flights from many Western nations are unavailable. For the best experience, arrange a visa well in advance (3–6 months) and consider traveling with a guided tour, which simplifies logistics, or independently using apps like Snapp for transport.
Major airlines operating flights to Iran (primarily Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran) include Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, flydubai, Pegasus Airlines, and Azerbaijan Airlines. Connections from Canada are often served by carriers like Air Canada and Turkish Airlines.
Non-stop traveler, Rick Steves has tours , so when the winds are positive. Learn more about him. Click here
Our travel partner, Emirates, have flights to Iran. Luxury and good value, too. To book, click here