The Amateur Traveler talks to Friedel from TravellingTwo.com about a bike trip around the world. This episode focuses on the most hospitable country that have come to so far: Iran. Learn about ancient ruins, Tehran picnics, where to find kabobs and how to find something else when you get tired of them.
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Show Notes
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TravellingTwo.com - Friedel and Andrew’s travel journal
map of their trip
Iran
Shiraz, Iran
Yazd, Iran
Zoroastrian
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9 Responses to “Travel to Iran by Bike - Episode 134”
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Tags: bicycle travel, biking, cycle tours, cycling tours, iran, middle east, tehran
April 28th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
i like the bike photo. Iran by bike’s must have been awesome…esp the ancient ruins.
April 28th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I had the same reaction, listening to Friedel I was ready to book a plane ticket.
April 30th, 2008 at 6:56 am
This was a fascinating episode Chris. Hope you have Friedl back to talk more about their adventures in the future. I was inspired hearing of the warm reception they received while traveling in Iran after being bombarded in the American media with constant negativity about Iran. I know the goverment does not = the people but we just don’t get to hear enough of the good things about the real people. I don’t think I would have the courage to do a trip on bike through Iran so it is nice to live vicariously through people like Friedl & Andrew. Anyhow, thanks and keep up the great work. Congrats on the mention in Best Life Magazine!
May 7th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Great interview! It’s always good to hear from people who are actually in some of those “hot spots” we always hear bad things about.
I was just talking with someone today about Colombia - about how so many bicyclists skip Colombia because of the things they’ve heard on the news. And yet, all the reports I’m hearing from people actually there indicate it’s a great country to travel in - and I can’t wait to get there!
(We will be leaving in June to ride from Alaska to Argentina, so won’t get to Colombia for a year or so… You can read about our journey at http://www.familyonbikes.org)
May 9th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Thank you for your report on Iran. I am an iranian student who study here in the United States. I personally believe that Iran is among the best country for turists to visit there. Iran is an ancient country with a cultural backgroud of more than 7 thousands years, with many ancient place that you can visit them. As you mentioned everybody who arrives Iran get surprised from the hospitality of Iranian people. I invite you to visit beatiful and safe Iran. Thanks
May 9th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I’m glad to see people enjoyed the show. Just wanted to add that while we don’t check in online too often, if anyone wants to email us through our site we’d be happy to help with any questions on Iran. Happy travels everyone.
June 28th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Must be a really awesome experience to travel in bike.
Cheers
July 29th, 2008 at 4:57 am
I really love biking and it must have been a great trip with wicked location, but is it really save in iran?
February 7th, 2009 at 8:01 am
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