I hope the current travel advice on Iran will encourage more Australians to discover the majestic country that’s full of hidden secretsThe train from Istanbul to Tehran is one of the greatest train rides in the world. Over four days the Trans-Asia express winds across Turkey,and through the mountains to the east. The terrain is rugged, but filled with natural beauty. After stopping to cross lake Van, or a second train takes you all the way into the heart of Tehran.
It was the best possible introduction to a country I had heard so much approximately but understood so itsy-bitsy of when I visited Iran in January 2011. Now more Australians may hopefully take up the opportunity to visit the country,after the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lowered its travel advice to the country. Travellers are now advised to exercise a high degree of caution, rather than to reconsider their need to travel.
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Source: theguardian.com