Hitchhiking IRAQ - IRAN BORDER 🇮🇶(Driver tried to kiss me)

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you for watching guys! Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below, see you in the next video for more adventures! *My photos of Iran:* instagram.com/indigo.traveller/

[@antonioelmurr7731]

This guy is the definition of balls. 😂😂

[@pike796]

11:50 Its an arab thing to kiss on cheeks when they're greeting eachother and abadan and ahwaz peaple are mixed arab persian...not all arabs do that "kiss" but some do Also first he sain "Friends..buddies" Then he said "they will come and pick you up now just stay here".

[@CEOofWalking]

Guy @ 7:23 mentions Johnny Sins, who is one of the top male porn actors and also does vlogs now, and he actually watches Your videos, and tells about that after the eight minute mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2enp4KMZp2Sb6s

[@FTownBear]

quality as always.stay safe.keep up your good work.

[@teabag1165]

It's surprising how everyone is welcoming to visitors except the whiteman in his country..

[@mhsnk905]

11:57 Translation: "Stay here, he will pick you up soon". The kiss is pretty normal in Iran. Don't panic or get flattered!

[@faribaabbasiyan5667]

True

[@MrMehreiran]

Dude, in the Iranian culture, like the Italian and many other cultures, kiss on the cheek is a sign of friendship and respect. 😂😂

[@fabioabalsamo906]

Italian met Italian people kiss not met tourist 🇮🇹 🇮🇹🇮🇹👑

[@Thatboiettouffe]

@Sam Sam no we kiss 3 time

[@Thatboiettouffe]

@Sam Sam and not much gay in here

[@cshelley5658]

Oh yeah completely cultural thing- in Australia for example instead of shaking your hand they hold other areas and shake that. So friendly...scary friendly even invited me to his house. At least that's what Bruce told me. New Zealand not nearly as polite.

[@nastaranzarrin3231]

Exactly👍

[@ronaldogusmao]

I'm Brazilian and I found the flags and football shirts on the Iran-Iraq border amazing. Thank you very much to the Iranians for affection for my country. Nick, your videos are sensational (I felt like eating that falafel sandwich, delicious hahahaha....)

[@wfilippi18]

I'm Brazilian, and it was so nics to see there's a whole city that loves my country. It is very clear how much people love Brazil when travel to some countries. People get really really excited just because I'm Brazilian.

[@Abadani]

Wagner, use key words of "Abadan Brezilete" or Abadan=Brazil and you find lots of videos. We ABadanis love Brazil footbal team and our official colors are those of Brazil flag. Abadan, Brezilete means Abadan the Brazil (of the footbal). Our local Footbal team is called "San'at Naft Abadan" which translates to Abadan Oil Industries. Abadan used to have the largest oil Refinery in the world. ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5rOYaKbjreMjtU ) ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4vNXot5fbdjgKM )

[@Abadani]

@xargs00 loving in general is much better than hating. I hope one day everybody loves everybody else.

[@roz.78]

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[@Kaizuk0hakupac]

You should thank Ronaldo Phenomenon for that, and Pele

[@AssyrianKing209]

Bro as a kid playing soccer in Iran, my favorite team was always Brazil. I always picked Brazil when I played video games too, much respect to all of you. Love the Brazilian people and hope to visit one day.

[@naderyeganeh]

he kissed you and told "refigh/doost" which means mate/friend in Persian. and doesn't want money cause you are his mate and said.stay here, my son will come to drive you around and help you... in Iran its not odd thing two man kiss each other on cheeks(it's pretty common), sign of friendship and respect not homosexuality

[@BreakerOneNine07]

@@pipsmaster1367 Why is it ugly and rude behavior? They do the same thing in a lot of European countries as well.

[@derekwebster8442]

Do they also tell you how handsome you are as well...????

[@BreakerOneNine07]

@@derekwebster8442 I guess if that is their opinion of him? LOL

[@davoodkamali]

رفته کلی غذای ارزون خورده بهش حال دادند حالا ما شدیم بد. هر چی میکشیم از خوبی ه خودمون ه و غریب پرستی. باید بذاریم اینجا دهنشون سرویس شه آیا؟؟

[@davoodkamali]

@@derekwebster8442 nice joke ever 😁 😁 😁 😁

[@liam7903]

7:18 LMAO DID THAT GUY JUST CALL HIM JOHNNY SINS

[@jahinakhyar]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AmmanShehzad]

He said to that bald guy

[@arashfro5956]

He did just joking XD

[@YOitzBrandon]

Lmao I caught that too. I was looking in the comments bcuz I knew someone else would too 😂🤣

[@saifmahmud7083]

Just searching for this comment

[@awd2272]

He said: " wait here and he's gonna come here to get you there " Probably he arranged with someone to give you a ride to your destination. BTW he said " friend, buddy" just the moment he kissed you 3 TIMES. 😂😂😂😂😂 Don't worry about it. When we really like a dude we kiss him 3 times. It a custom here.

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thanks!

[@DaftPunkSkittle]

sounds suspect af bro

[@lionking7741]

@@DaftPunkSkittle 😂😂

[@rkerr2]

Yup, totally legit. Same as Iraq.

[@begobolehsjwjangan2359]

It is a custom in the west to say "no homo" after you kiss a bro

[@deni7457]

Respect you for being positive and supportive for the local people and culture regardless of the country and despite improvised lifestyle

[@freddymarcolarsen]

I am LOVING your videos of IRAN, I am flying there in a few days for a 20day long trip around the country... Super excited!

[@SubzizGamesStudio]

Welcome Already Fred

[@alighanavati7639]

If you ever came to ahvaz and needed a free tour , just contact me brother. I hope you have a fun time in Iran

[@matin653]

Fred Larsen If you would like you can visit The Tehran International Book Festival cuz when you're in Iran this event is going on

[@BeyondWithAlireza]

Document it Fred

[@freddymarcolarsen]

Martin Khadem that sounds amazing! Love Hafez! Contact me on insta we can chat! @fredlarsen_

[@rossmorebaz]

man you got balls of steel to be going to the iraq border !.. must be such an amazing feeling to be in a place where you are the only tourist ...love this Iran series of videos .. Stay safe and happy travels

[@beatrizmacri4562]

I'm brazillian and i'm so so surprised to see the brazillian flag there, how unexpected!!! Wow!!

[@surajkhanal2370]

That might be because Iranian are fan of Brazillian football..

[@AlexR-ej6jx]

Yeah , they have this saying ; " abadan is the second brazil " , people LOVE football ( soccer ) and they love Brazil :D .

[@reasonableguy8132]

@@AlexR-ej6jx there is a city in iran named abadan, they are IN LOVE with brazil football.

[@soheil2930]

@@reasonableguy8132 haha Abadan is literally the Iranian city they're all talking about. That's also the city Nick visited in this video.

[@zico3239]

Just google brazil abadan you would be surprized 😄😃

[@BJH-fm1pf]

The kissing on the cheeks was a gesture of friendship and nothing else. He said he didn't want to charge you for the ride and he wanted to give you a ride again.

[@kyliekulinski3856]

Hey man, I’m a Persian-American and I love your vlogs! I left Iran when I was 6 years old and you’ve seen way more of Iran than I ever will. It’s really sad because I do want to go back one day but, as it stands, I would have to serve in the military since I’m a 25 year old male. Also, I want to recommend that you visit the northern provinces as well!

[@amirabbasalilou]

No need to serve in military cause you are considered half foreign now ! You can come in iran up to 3 months a year :)) I'd be glad to help mate :))

[@Sigismund-von-Luxembourg]

I want to try the food a lot of it looks tasty

[@keepmeoutofit6899]

@@amirabbasalilou Very kind of you.

[@aminsaghazadeh1361]

تا 2020 دووم بیاره ایران ترامپ با این اسکل بازیاش به گامون نده میتونی بیای بزودی

[@nickanzohrevand7547]

Actually you can pay to not go to the military service, my parents are going to do this for my brother

[@Naniz90]

I am from Iran, currently living in London and the good thing about your Iran series videos is that I have never had the chance to visit the cities that you have visited on the south coast. So a huge thank you for that🙏 . On that note, Im surprised that you never got to visit bigger cities such as shiraz or Esfahan during your stay as these two cities are "must to visit" with lots of history and range of culture. In addition, I have to admit that Persian gulf has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. God bless and good luck with the rest of your journey!

[@WheresJalex]

Love all the local interactions you're having bro (especially that kiss 😘)

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you, what a highlight!

[@tommykarate5126]

Saddam Hussain would let this guy stay in his spare room he's that sound!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@IndigoTraveller Nick, I bet that a man with your looks might look very exotic and if you met a gay man, he'd have a very hard time respecting boundaries, unless it was consensual. You are a beautiful man, Nick, respecting boundaries, always.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

BurrowingBunny Nick has been traveling this world for years making videos, he’s more well traveled than most of us will ever be. He’s not inviting anything by looking like an attractive man from New Zealand. We don’t blame his parents for passing down good genes 🧬?

[@11shah]

Be careful many gays around there, im serious i know it im iranian

[@sarahkupka5017]

I have to say...I think you are pretty brave, travelling to all the places you do (and this is coming from a fellow western foreigner living and travelling in East Asia). I am jealous, as a female and an American, that I can't go and do everything that you do. Safe Travels! I love your videos!

[@carriepadgett2743]

that's what I was thinking! I have to live vicariously through his videos lol. Much more difficult as women to travel.

[@michelleperry7774]

Ditto! As a woman I feel this… and I’ve done solo travels but only in the US:-P

[@TheTilaB]

So true! I’m American and lived abroad for 20 years in 9 countries but as a female and American we definitely couldn’t have his experience in Yemen or Iran 😢 I lived in Haiti in 2014 but now it’s too dangerous to go back.

[@redtail212]

Whoa! The production is amazing. You've outdone yourself.

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you!

[@accussednerfherder]

It so cool that your going to all these countries that don’t typically get illustrated as tourist locations. Keep doing your thing, it’s awesome watching and stay safe

[@BamdadSky]

Man, you have been travelling through the most strange regions for an international visitor in Iran. I'm from Shiraz and I'm surprised that you are going to skip Shiraz!!! Shiraz is one of the most visited tourist detonations in Iran. I have never been to those regions myself. I greatly admire the adventurous soul you are! By the way, don't worry about the man tried to kiss you, kissing 3 times on the chick is common between men and women (who are intimate) in Iran, though, I do believe the driver was rude as you are not familiar with the culture here meaning he should have kept the distance. But it's OK, some people are just weirdos :)

[@Coccelo]

Lol'd at "tourist detonation"

[@billyskittles1036]

That’s exactly the point, dude. He is travelling to the non-“tourist” sections of countries. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@passaroquetemasanaovoa]

I’m Brazilian, and it’s crazy that my country is so loved in different parts of the world. It’s super cool but very intriguing at the same time; it’s just like: why? :)

[@roozbehnematzadeh2905]

it`s because your football national`s team.

[@celaineklop1]

I love your videos so much man! I was a fulltime traveler myself for the last 3 years just came back home for some time. Because of your videos it feels like im on the road again. And I love your way of traveling, so humble and down to earth. Cant wait to see more of you! I also decided to go to Iran next in a few months. All the best my friend!

[@GianVersace]

How do y’all afford to travel?

[@-NEWS-DUVAL]

Not everything is bad like the news tells us !! IRAN 🇮🇷 is a beautiful country and they have real nice people ..

[@dc76384]

I'd like to visit Iran, if anything to help destroy stereotypes. But I'd taking a big risk

[@Burnintrees384]

Yea. It only takes a few people to ruin the opinion of a place. Most people are good but you have to be careful of the few. Beautiful country

[@alcazar123456]

To be honest, it doesn't seem that beautiful. It seems dry, arid, and desolate.

[@pedrolucena9984]

i am brazilian and i hope one day to visit your country

[@tristesskartoffel8677]

I am from Germany and hopefully in near future I can visit you're country. A lot of "western" people didn't trust the "News" anymore ;) I am feeling bad fore what some "western countrys" hade done to the "arrab world"- we are all Humans!

[@RibasFilms]

Going in September back to Iran. Really looking forward. Feel so bad tho for all the people suffering because of the sanctions. Keep up the amazing work Nick!

[@AA-pk5xq]

Iranian cities like Shiraz, Isfahan are very historic and supposed to be very beautiful. Hoping that you would be making a vlog about them too.

[@ShortStuff0000]

Very inspirational channel. I have only been to Iraq as part of the military and it was hard because we were wearing uniforms and there was always the "you might be the enemy" mindset. Seeing you walk around in plain clothes by yourself making conversation is just amazing. Good work, subscribed!

[@sorooshab]

WOW you went to my Hometown !! Haven't been there for so long (13 Years specifically).... Thanks for all the amazing shots and great editing. In Middle East its normal for friends and close buddies to kiss on chicks, in the end the guy said friends , good friends.

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you!

[@alexmsibert]

One of my new favorite KZbin channels !!

[@randomhub3164]

at 7:20 the guy calls his bald friend Jonny Sins 😂😂😂😂

[@Billy-wg9pz]

Brilliant 😂

[@littlebean95an]

hahaha funny

[@mortzow9565]

@@peregrino9154 Off course we do but we need to use VPN. Johnny Sins has a huge fan base in Iran like that bald guy 🤣, we even use him in our memes.

[@shahinweed]

@@peregrino9154 more than any other country you can not believe it xD

[@nickh.5301]

I barely caught that lmao! Hilarious lol

[@cagri1921]

THIS IS THE WAY TO DO TRAVELLING VIDEOS..NOT LIKE OTHER GOES TO NY OR MIAMI ..THIS IS THE PARTS OF THE WORLD WE WANNA SEE ..GO TO PALESTINE TOO REALLY WONDERING..THANK YOU MAN KEEP IT COMINN

[@LifeMoves]

Domes of Mosques 🕌 in Iran 🇮🇷 are Turquoise Blue but when you were closer to Iraq 🇮🇶 border, the Domes were Golden coloured. Interesting.

[@noujaadw]

In the Middle East blue is a protective color

[@sparklyytwice6658]

Life Moves is that a bad thing?

[@mohammedaljaberi2366]

In "Sheaa Islam" when they use a golden domes means the mosque also has a grave of a holy Sheaa charecter. Or not a grave just a confirmed visited place by a holy Sheaa charecter.

[@LifeMoves]

“I ship NaJeoMoSaJiMiDaChaeTzu” - No, just stating my observation.

[@LifeMoves]

Mohammed Aljaberi - Thank you for the explanation.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

You are a true adventurer and traveller. This is a superb series of videos!

[@thecarbonprop]

Really enjoying your series on Iran. I can’t imagine how stressful that situation with the hotel must have been. Good thing the police weren’t called.

[@qwertyismymom]

Iranians are a kissy group, used to be three alternating cheek kisses, but sometimes it's four? I don't know, usually you just follow their lead haha! It's used as a "hello" and a "goodbye". After the driver gave his regards haha, he said "Friends, we've become friends!" Then cab driver also said "Just wait here they are going to take you to your destination" You: "huh" Driver: "They're going to take you now!"

[@LimaAvelino]

So proud to see a brazilian flag in Iran. And you, Nick, when will you be coming to my country?!

[@KamramBehzad]

Hi Lima. I'm originally from Abadan. Living in Sydney, Australia for 26 years now. People of my town are crazy about football and on top of everything Brazilian football. A famous saying for the city's football team is "Abadan berezilete", which means Abadan is your Brazil! Knowing this, last year (2018) the Brazilian ambassador to Iran actually went down and visited Abadan.

[@LimaAvelino]

@@KamramBehzad lovely!!!

[@MikeBoucher]

Idk how I landed on your videos but now I'm hooked. Can't wait for your next one.

[@BreakerOneNine07]

I started watching while he was in N. Korea. After watching all of those, I went back to his first video and have watched them all. The best travel vlogger on KZbin, in my opinion.

[@Elsa.Diamond]

Old iranian man said: you are welcome then two kisses... then said we are friends...then he said wait here and he will take you where you want to go

[@arrash4388]

he'll* or he will*

[@IndigoTraveller]

Wow, thank you Saman, what a legend!

[@sinaaaw]

well the guy was talking about a third person was willing to take you

[@aminsaghazadeh1361]

گفت بچه ش میاد یا خودش؟

[@matinsalsa425]

@@aminsaghazadeh1361 fekonam faghat goft miyad, nagoft ki

[@alexandwhite]

Can't wait to visit there! Hopefully soon 👏🏼

[@alishaabani83]

I'm from Abadan. Good thing you visited Amiri Street and Bazaar markazi, those are some of the best parts in Abadan. Great video👍

[@frootsnackism]

If I've learned anything about Iran in the past couple of years, it's that a heck ton of the people go out of their way trying to win the "let's be the nicest" competition. wholesome tbh

[@maryama5791]

Love your videos!!! This is my favorite thing to do at night after work, checking to see if you have a new video. Why you are coming back without visiting historical cities like Yazd, Kashan, Hamedan, kermanshah, Shoshtar, Tabriz and Shiraz. I wish you would explore more exciting places. Keep up the good work!!

[@sy.f.243]

And Isfahan.

[@Content465]

Your travels restore my faith in the world and that maybe some day we can realize that we are all brothers and sisters.god bless you

[@sinasht7332]

kissing on the cheeks is like a normal hug in Iranian culture :D (usually 3 kisses, swapping between left and right cheek :D ) and the old man told you "wait here, somebody is coming to take you where you want" (not sure who he was referring to :/)

[@IndigoTraveller]

Yeah, that is true, but kissing on the lips and leg grabbing isn't, he was a lovely man regardless :)

[@zico3239]

@@IndigoTraveller i know a bit of cultur shock .specially with a sweaty and threeday shave can be very annoying 😋😩

[@FlyingElvis]

The greatest part of this is seeing areas that none of us would see other wise. Also seeing everyday folks. People are just people no matter where you go. Thanks again for submitting. Oh I’m in Texas, So a big Howdy!

[@maxzak5310]

i live 500m from your hotel watching this .... so weird btw if you want to go to tehran train is the best option ... there's a travel agency right under the hotel you prob can buy ticket there the western part of the country is not that interesting to see , maybe kurdistan region

[@jcwat]

I'm from Iraq, who moved to New Zealand in 1996, who is now in Japan and then Hong kong on holiday watching your videos. Thank you for all your work.

[@chickennuggets6688]

7:19 the guy points on his bald friend "Jhonny seenz" hahahaha

[@MeoWooff_01]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JoeOracoy]

Hahahahaahah! I never thought thats what exactly he was saying but damn hahah!

[@fa7842]

The slow motion with the music is just goood!

[@thomascoleman3540]

U got nuts of stones man. No way I travel that area especially hitchhiking mad props

[@shafaghb]

We are good. Stay in your cave. It's like we have a racist repellent.

[@BDMEDIAUK]

This vlog shows how we all can get along on a human to human level.

[@ubiased23]

I like the way of how the locals pronounce New Zealand. Where are you from? Oh I am from New Zealand Oh Newzland!

[@13thxenos]

Yeah, it is a faraway land that has all the news. News Land.

[@deeppocketz5487]

@@13thxenos dot dot dot...

[@Ali-AbuTurab]

Michael Firecracker You are right

[@dankulousmemeulous9803]

Yeah even people from India pronounce it that way

[@redimade]

we all know new zealand doesnt exist

[@eva-nr2bs]

The beginning of this video is "epic". I have to digest everything . You are awesome Indigo Traveller. Be safe,good travels. Thank you.

[@aryanirani7634]

Bro the kisses doesn’t mean anything no homo they do that is a form of respect

[@parapoliticos52]

yeah but with tongue? 😜

[@goyan4759]

Where is it mentioned

[@aryanirani7634]

PARAPOLITICOS bro its just a kiss in the air to pay respect they don’t kiss u on the lips 😂

[@L-mo]

Ali kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHXSf42Igcqme5Y

[@petep2678]

Actually all men in Muslim countries have sex with other men but they consider it gay

[@mikemarcott4888]

I'm on my 5th video from you! Was down in Brazil and Honduras earlier now I'm up here and Iraq Iran great job! Enjoying the day with a pre-roll Sunday afternoon watching your shows

[@hanighate2096]

They are not so unusual opening hours! this region is a hot one so people tend to stay home when the sun is up in the sky so from morning to afternoon and from evening to night and fun starts after 10 p.m so if u stayed at the hotel u missed some big stuff! it's my home town back in Iran and i know people who can speak eng and show u around if u want.

[@peterdebad1]

Thank you for sharing your journey with the rest of the world. Most of us will never be in the places you travel so thank you!!

[@maxerrixon1267]

this made me tear up. That man was so nice. I have met many great people on my own travels and it makes me so happy to see how friendly some people are, esp since I live in Sweden and people here are so unemotional.

[@DynamoTk]

Mexican in Sweden.. can confirm (:

[@chaotictattoo]

I can't stop watching your videos! I love seeing the other side of what the media lies to everyone about all these countries and the people..

[@skepticabdellah4905]

We still love you from Bangladesh🇧🇩 💕

[@adamtorres109]

I've read so much about the friendliness and hospitality of the Persian people. Would love to visit some day.

[@mediran6694]

Hey my friend... in iran we usually kiss each other for hello and bye... We love you We love life We love music and dance... We are IRANIAN

[@kenkenabarintos4898]

Gay .!.

[@cree8k]

Especially if your from Qazvin!👌🤣

[@jorger4511]

You guys are gay 😆😆😆

[@GreoGreo]

No you are GAYIANS

[@takoreamexicangrill]

@Marky Darky haha!

[@gio1rio4]

Hitchhiking in Iran, WOW! You are a unique world traveler. I’ve been watching your Iran tourist videos and you are the man. Keep these videos coming bro!

[@filipechm]

A Brazilian Flag lost in Iran ! LOL 6:52 Cheers from Brazil guys!

[@alitehran8921]

Mate, you are such a nice guy. I loved your clips

[@ahmadzarrabi8614]

Oh man, you gonna miss it big time if you don't visit Shiraz & Isfahan! if not, hope to see your fantastic vlogs from this cities in your next trip to Iran. PEACE

[@christophervarian9197]

There are a lot of awesome KZbin channels but I think I might have a new favorite here. This is simply incredible and magnificent.

[@ata5915]

wow...what an incredibly interesting journey to watch ! Next time in Iran try the northern provinces by Caspian sea (Gilan). I hear the place is really beautiful and folks up there are chill and totally welcoming...Thanks and keep up the journey.

[@Bwilliams29229]

Definitely enjoying this series! This one looks like your best quality video yet!

[@themurphy6279]

Keep safe and enjoy Iran one beautiful country

[@roaddogg800]

This Iran series is absolutely epic! So amazing to see the entire country from your prospective and interaction with the local people in non tourist cities.

[@chek887]

Its not the entire country at all. He just chose to go to the worst cities!

[@timg3504]

You are either incredibly brave or totally insane. Love it.

[@sanatatic]

Why? Until recently Iran is very safe and the people are friendly. Only now the US is making things worse than ever

[@sethamtsberg2609]

@@sanatatic yeah, just blame the US...yawn

[@sanatatic]

@@sethamtsberg2609 yeah the US never does any wrong as per usual. The US Reality distortion field never fails, does it

[@sethamtsberg2609]

@@sanatatic Not at all...it's always the fault of the US...just ask any mental midget with a chip on their shoulder, they'll be sure to vomit this reprise over and over. No need for substantiation...just put on repeat and press play.

[@sanatatic]

@@sethamtsberg2609 substantiation huh? How about all the coups the US starts, all the elections it meddles in? All the riots and revolutions it incites. Look up Iran 1953 and the US interference there. No it's never the US and the exceptionalism is getting very old

[@MrMehreiran]

To answer our Brazilian friend, it's the city of Abadan. There's a football club in the city with the uniform just like the Brazilian national team. They're all devoted fans of Brazilian national football team and in a way they consider the city a part of Brazil.

[@amirabbasalilou]

The driver was telling you "stand here he shall come and take you .... He shall take you to your destination " No clue what he meant though 😂😂

[@IndigoTraveller]

Haha thanks Amir!

[@amirabbasalilou]

@@IndigoTraveller Don't mention it :))

[@danielj4685]

​@@IndigoTraveller He said "friend, buddy (meaning his friend) will give you a ride. He was trying to help you! :)

[@TitanicSubGoBoom]

I can't think of one thing he might have meant 😂

[@baymalek2446]

This is so cool. As an Iranian, I have never been to south. Luv it.

[@alirezaimani452]

He said: "thank you and you are my friend". Then he said: "wait here and maybe somebody will pick you up". And I'm pretty sure that he was not looking for something more to happen because it's really normal in Iran for men to kiss each other on cheeks for greeting.

[@k.s5889]

I'm obsessed with your videos, I feel like I'm there.

[@kimrushington2443]

‘Ya come check it out!’ ... (me : looks around room)... ‘dude nobody’s coming to the Iran / Iraq border for tourism right now....’

[@Eman-tu9tv]

Dude you really need to go north of iran by the caspian sea. Its truly stunning

[@behradh]

Wow so you basically skipped every major tourist destination? I didn't think Iran was at that level of tourism yet. Apparently that's changed now 😅

[@dougules]

I don't think major tourist attractions are really the main point.

[@Ali-AbuTurab]

Much better to go to places like this, instead of going to places like anyone else does

[@BaBa-lz8no]

“New Zealand. Very great country. Good people” very true. Hello from Auckland

[@MegaOhmylord]

11:50 translation YOU: thank you Driver: My pleasure *kisses* Driver: Is it Good? You like it? You: Thank You Driver: the guy will come now and give you a ride

[@dddf97]

You:thank you Driver:you’re welcome Driver: here you go (kiss ) now we are friends buddies Driver: stay here he’s going to come and give you a ride

[@joheewrx5278]

I wonder if the guy ever showed up and was confused why he wasnt there 😂

[@A25thmix]

I’m Iranian and Thai born in Argentina I am quite curious about Iran. Have never been there and probably will soon. Thank you for your vlog!

[@empirestrikesback7732]

The name of the river is KAAROON not anything else. It's been an Iranian river for many thousands of years.

[@zico3239]

اروند کنار

[@jaceylataire2511]

Wow!!! What an experience!!! I love Iran... thank you so much !!! Good luck for today!!!

[@NickPwnsUTube]

My man Hamid saving the day (sort of)! Although I'm a bit worried that man that gave you a lift was hoping for something a bit more....

[@mohammadrezatashakor5517]

He said "wait here and he'll come take you." It's custom in Iran to kiss three times on the cheek when saying hello and goodbye. The third kiss was him trying to go back to the first cheek. Great videos! Hope you get to visit my hometown Shiraz.

[@KatosNZ]

Did this dude say Johhny Sins at 7:25?

[@TooFrozLy]

Yes and he was referring to you know wha

[@armanrn73]

yeah man, Johnny sins is very famous between young Iranian people , LOL haha :))

[@behnamnikbakhsh9523]

The driver said to stay there and someone will pick you up. Great videos Nick!

[@mahmoodsharifi]

:))))) kiss on the cheeks between men is pretty normal in Iran. Also at the end he said somebody will quickly come by and give you a ride

[@ValentineMoreka]

Major props indigo Traveller. Love, love, love it. Thank you.

[@xerxessonofdarius1969]

What? No falafel? You should try them in Ahwaz bro.Ahwaz is where ethnically Arab, Iranians live. Naturally falafel being an Arabic dish, makes Ahwaz the capital of falafel in Iran, simply the best

[@honkawiman]

Hey Nick, thank you for your videos. You are extremely brave to travel on your own. I sometimes worry about your safety, but I really thank you for showing us your adventures. EXTREMELY AWESOME. Thank you.

[@MrStangman1]

Talk about being out of your comfort zone 😁. Are the people friendly ?...I must say you have some balls travelling alone 👍....Great entertainment 👊

[@marin4311]

Iran looks safer than any country I've been to.

[@andyhunt7364]

Really enjoyed this video from the Iranian side of the Border. I’ve actually traveled the Iraq side from Al Faw to Basra along the river advising the Iraqi Costal Border Guard units and even spent a night on the island by Abu Al Khasib on the Shatt al Arab.

[@AlexR-ej6jx]

Kissing is a very formal and polite way to say salute , say goodbye or appreciate friendship in iranian culture , specially among elderly , don't worry :D .

[@IndigoTraveller]

Yeah, that is true, but kissing on the lips and leg grabbing isn't, he was a lovely man regardless :)

[@AlexR-ej6jx]

@@IndigoTraveller oh boy . that definitely isn't ok in any ways .sorry if u had a bad experience in my country , some people are just crazy :| , don't know what to say ...

[@soheil2930]

@@IndigoTraveller yeah THAT doesn't sound normal AT ALL. lightly kissing on the cheeks is normal, but nothing around the lips. You may have been dealing with a repressed homosexual, especially since he thought you looked foreign and exotic plus he said you're beautiful. after the weeks of travel and countless number of friendly strangers you've met, you were definitely bound to find at lest one weirdo.

[@frankiejoe]

Iran has ALWAYS interested me...I'll never go, but to be honest your videos offer a plethora of first hand "experiences" for me, thrilling and exciting for you, yet a wonderful way to see Iran for me. Keep on traveling!! I think we should donate for your fantastic voyages 😉😊

[@MahanUSW]

At 11:46 he says "Khahesh mikonam." which means something like "My pleasure"/"You are welcome." Then at 11:52 he says "Khubeh?" which means something like "Is that good?"/"Everything alright?" followed by "Refigh. Dust.", both words mean "friend". At 11:56 he says "Alan vaist. Alan miad miresunatet." which means something like "Now wait. [Someone] is coming now to take/bring you." After you say "What?" he says "Alan miad mibaratet." which means something like "[He] is coming now to take/drive you.". And at the end he says "Merci" a couple of times which means "thanks", as you know. Btw, kissing the cheeks is just a friendly gesture for greeting/saying good bye, maybe he was just very enthusiastic. :D

[@rodmunch69]

Yeah, kissing him and saying he's beautiful as well as pulling over to the side of the road to pick him up when he wasn't even hitchhiking - yeah, totally sounds not gay at all... LOL!

[@rodmunch69]

@@MahanUSW In the video he literally says the guy picked him up while he WASN'T hitchhiking and the guy spent the entire trip saying he's "beautiful" - did you even watch the full thing?

[@MahanUSW]

@@rodmunch69 Well, I watched it 2 months ago. It is normal to check if everything is ok and ask if help is needed if you see someone alone at the side of a road, maybe you just don't know it from your country. How can he say he is beautiful when he doesn't speak a word English? But whatever, I don't care 👋

[@rodmunch69]

@@MahanUSW Well watch the video and he literally says the guy only said two things he kept repeating the entire ride, "it's hot" and "you're so beautiful" and then he tried to kiss him on the mouth....

[@MrRosiesfavorites]

you are breaking down stereotypes. we hear so much bad stuff about the Iranians but they are just like us. it's nice to see what the citizens are really like. great job and I have to say you are much braver than most. glad you are fearlessly adventurous.

[@drtj2066Tube]

Minute 12:30 -> The kisses are normal in Iran, it's not to be GAY or something, is just a way of expressing the friendship. take it easy and don't worry! (I'm from Ahwaz)

[@wanderingspirit7021]

At 7:24 the one Iranian guys points to the other bald Iranian guy and says "Johnny Sins". That was HILARIOUS.! This is the BEST series of Iran that I have ever viewed. Brilliant job.