Traveling to a new country is always accompanied by some concerns. It will be more remarkable when you consider a community that has a different culture from your country. ZhavRoad intends to emphasis some points and makes an unforgettable trip for you without any concern.
1) Iran Dress Code
Traveling to a Muslim country like Iran may have a few small religious limitations. It should be noted that not all the Islamic countries have the same rules and circumstances. As a result, each Islamic country has a various Islamic dress codes. As a foreign tourist, it's necessary to change a little of your dressing behavior in Iran, especially as a woman. Clothing customs aren't so strict in Iran. Just keep a few simple things in mind during Iran trip. You should not wear dresses which make your skin visible. Shirts or dresses should be longer up to your knees. Hands, feet and woman's face can be visible but other body parts such as arms and legs should be covered. It's common to use dresses with sleeves upper than your wrist or pants upper than ankles. You must cover your hair in public but you don’t need to have a tight scarf. Wearing a light tunic with sleeves and a loose headscarf around your head can be the best and comfortable option in Iran. There's no prohibition about the clothes colors. Many tourists are amazed at the way Iranian women dress. They are very stylish and fashionable. The only limit for men is that they can’t wear shorts in public.
2) Exchanging Money
Currency is Iranian Rial (IR) but most places will tell you the prices in Tomans which is the same value divided by 10 (10 IR = 1 Toman). Everyone is using this word instead of Rials except for some individual cases. Exchange offices are available everywhere and €, USD and GBP are always accepted. The most important thing is that Foreign credit cards don’t work in Iran Because of the sanctions. You can’t use your international credit card during your trip. As a result, there are two ways of money exchange for tourists. Having cash in your hand or using tourist cards. Using cash has some problems such as finding an appropriate exchange rate but you have three different ways in this regard. Official exchange offices, Banks and Street dealers are the options you have. Due to various financial dilemmas that tourists have faced, ZhavRoad provided a secure, reliable and useful alternative and solved traveler's issues in exchanging money. With ZhavRoad Tourist Card, you do not need to carry large amounts of cash with yourselves at all times. you can Charge your card using any currency at any time quickly.
3) Internet Access
Nowadays, life and the internet are tied together. It means you need to have internet access everywhere, Especially during your trips. Using social media has doubled the need for internet access. Internet access is available everywhere in Iran and you can use it with no difficulties. Buying a local sim card or using free Wi-Fi in hotels, hostels and some cafes are two ways to access the Internet in Iran. Due to several most-used websites such as Facebook or YouTube are blocked, you need to use VPN to access them. You can easily download an application from your device’s app store just by searching the word “VPN”.
4) Accommodation
Staying in a typical multi-star hotel may not be what you would expect in Iran as a cultural country. Staying in a 400-year-old historic house is a dream that may come true once. Many historical houses renovated and turned into hotels in several historic cities. Boutique hotels give you a chance to embrace the Persian lifestyle and culture. So, you'd better don't miss this opportunity.
5) Transportation
If you are going to move between cities, buses, train and planes are the most popular transportation systems in Iran. Buses are the most affordable way to go everywhere. There are two kinds of buses, the budget one and the VIP. We recommend you to get the VIP bus because they are incredibly comfortable and it's worth paying more. The train is also a suitable choice for some cities that have train stations. For those travelers who are short on time, lots of domestic flights are available and they are connecting most cities in the country. in the cities, you can use taxies or subway. We recommend you to Get Snapp instead of a regular taxi. Snapp is the Iranian Uber version and it works in big cities, as well. You need to download the app from your app store.
6) Foods
Persian foods are considerably varied and many areas have their local specialties. Most meals are based on meat, rice and bread. Usually, Main courses are accompanied by meat like Kebab, that is the most popular meal Iranians eat at the restaurants. Although most of the restaurants define their menu based on different kind of kebabs, Iranians have an entirely various type of food at home. Locals indeed tend to meaty foods and most restaurants do not serve vegetarian meals, but there are lots of vegetarian dishes in Iranian cuisine. If you are a vegetarian, there are two typical vegetarian dishes in restaurants, including eggplant. They're known as Kashk-e Bademjan and Mirza ghasemi. You should add a different kind of Salads, Pickled Vegetables, potato Kuku, vegetable Kuku, omelets, Ash (the vegetable soup), traditional Iranian soups, dolmeh, Falafel and vegetable Pizza to your menu as a vegetarian. As a result, Vegetarians will be OK in Iran. The tea culture is dominant and a symbol of hospitality. Also, the coffee culture is growing. Alcohol is forbidden in Iran. Dough is a traditional Iranian beverage. We recommend you give it a try.
7) Safety
One of the most critical concerns of foreign travelers is Iran’s safety. Generally, Iran is a safe country for traveling. ‘Iran is one of the safest countries I’ve been to, ‘‘Iran is much safer than Europe’ are some of the descriptions that many tourists gave about Iran’s safety. In the case of investigations and statistics, Iran has placed in the category of very secure countries in 2019. That is based on travel risk map, which is one of the most reliable and efficient criteria for assessing the risk of a trip in a particular region or country. Comparisons show that Iran is ranked amongst many safest countries such as Sweden, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany. Crime, kidnapping, terror, security forces, and road safety are other criteria that Iran is in the right place. There are lots of tourists who have hitchhiked across deserts, stayed in strangers' homes, or left their bags in different restaurants and cafes of Iran without any problem. In the other case, we have travelers' opinions that can be proof of our claim about Iran's safety. Besides its safety, it's essential to be as careful as you are in other countries through your journey.
8) Culture
Persian culture is one of the oldest and most magnificent in the region. It has influenced cultures such as Italy, Macedonia, Greece, Russia, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of Asia. Islam is practiced by the majority of Iranians as a Muslim- Shia country and governs their lives. Farsi is the official language of Iran and it's historically one of the most outstanding languages of the Middle East. Iranians are friendly and hospitable people. Don’t be surprised if someone who you just met five minutes ago invites you to his home. They treat you like one of their family members. Iran is a growing country with the most significant number of highly educated people, even in rural and remote areas.
