Iran's Incredible RAINBOW ISLAND - Hormuz (Iran Travel Vlog 2022)

In the 9th episode of Paths Less Traveled - Iran, I’m visiting the absolute gem of Iran’s islands in the Persian Gulf - Hormuz (Hormoz).
Hormuz, in the Strait of Hormuz is sparsely developed but with incredible geological features and places that feel like you’re in an alien world!
We’ll travel all around the island, visiting the Silence Valley (دره سکوت), The Salt Goddess/Divine (الهه نمک), Rainbow Valley and the Rainbow Mountains (دره رنگین‌کمان), The Valley of the Statues (دره مجسمه ها), Red beach (Blood Beach) and Turtle Rock.
Of course they’ll be some great local food too, trying Tomshi Bread (made with local soil!) on the street, and the mind-blowingly delicious Ghalye Mahi (local fish stew).
Come and join me for what was always going to be a highlight of my trip around Iran!
#iran #irantravel #iranvlog
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PATHS LESS TRAVELED
In the late summer of 2022 I embarked on an epic road trip around Iran, during a time of unrest as protests escalated across the country.
Covering around 6200km over 24 days, I was able to see this incredible country in a way that many are not fortunate enough to see, and to record my experiences in a way that has not been done before.
Safety concerns meant that I had to limit my filming on occasion, and stay well away from any signs of the troubles going on.
However, what I did see was an incredible insight. Some of the most wonderful and welcoming people, incredible history and culture, and mind blowing food.
Paths Less Traveled - Iran is my story of my experiences, put in an in-depth series of Iran travel vlogs.
Episode 01: Arrival In Tehran
• IRAN: A Side Of The Co...
Episode 02: Kashan
• TEHRAN to beautiful KA...
Episode 03: The Road To Yazd
• The AMAZING JOURNEY To...
Episode 04: Yazd
• The Ancient City of YAZD
Episode 05: The Road To Kerman
• Across the Desert of I...
Episode 06: The Hottest Place on Earth
• The HOTTEST place ON E...
Episode 07: Across Iran to the Persian Gulf
• Across IRAN to the PER...
Episode 08: Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf
• Mangroves? Is this REA...
Episode 09: Hormuz Island - Iran's Alien World
• Iran's Incredible RAIN...
Episode 10: Shiraz
• Shiraz City Iran 🇮🇷 (I...
Episode 11: Bishapur
• Bishapur Iran & AMAZIN...
Episode 12: Even More Shiraz!
• Shiraz City Iran - Ira...
Episode 13: Persepolis
• PERSEPOLIS - The Wonde...
Episode 14: Isfahan
• This is THE REAL IRAN!...
Episode 15: Isfahan - Beyond The Main Square
• Isfahan, Iran... SECR...
Episode 16: Khorramabad
• Khorramabad... But Whe...
Episode 17: Kermanshah
• Into The Heart of Kurd...
Episode 18: Hamedan
• Did You Ever Expect Ha...
Episode 19: Back In Tehran - The End!
• Tajrish & Darband... W...
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My guide, Reza - He's a great guy and I highly recommend you get in touch if you're looking for a guide in Iran. Showed me amazing site, made sure I had incredible experiences and kept me safe in some hard times.
Here's his Instagram:
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[@kr22100]

"Ghaleyeh mahi", the fish stew Chris tried, if prepared traditionally and well is amazing. It's a dish pretty much found only in cities and towns along the Persian Gulf. The ingredients and method of cooking it is so complex that unless the skill is passed down from the elders it is near impossible to replicate even by a seasoned chef. Also seeing the natural beauty of the island I'm surprised there are so few tourists there! Lucky you Chris.

[@ChrisKermis]

There were still quite a few local tourists but nothing like the level of development that Hormuz could have. Sad news on the stew, I was hoping to find a recipe and make it at home! Glad to try it anyway

[@kogbourne]

Only discovered your vlogs a few days ago. I enjoy your editing style. No fillers. Just straight to the point! 👊🏾

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@JustTunes31]

Wow, looks an amazing Island !

[@ChrisKermis]

It’s something special for sure!

[@vahid_kheradmand9312]

Hey chris i live in NW of iran in tabriz city, thanks for showing me the hidden parts of my country which truley i didnt know that exist! Hope next time when you come iran make sure to visit north west part of iran There are many wonderful natural places to see!

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’d love to see the north west some day

[@regatta2k]

👍

[@aryayavari7819]

You should’ve went to Portuguese Castle

[@ChrisKermis]

I didn’t even know about that when I was there

[@zuzman]

Hey bro ! I love your way of travelling and sharing with us. It s really outstanding content. I really enjoyed your Moroccan trip and will enjoy this Iranian one for sure wishing to meet you one of these day on thé road . I also am in a Moroccan road trip with my fruend and i posted the first one of it on my channel :Au Sud De Nulle Part ( Chefchaouen) and thé first Season was in Spain and Portugal, WE are actually on our way to Senegal meeting people playing music together as much as we can and having a lot of fun ! Good trip to you 🙏

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you! Enjoy your trip and good luck with your channel

[@walkwithAsi]

Perfect 👌

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you!

[@Princeofpersia0086]

Beautiful video ! thanks Chris 🙏

[@ChrisKermis]

Thanks for watching! Hormuz was well worth the trip South

[@Princeofpersia0086]

@@ChrisKermis thanks Chris , 🙏

[@user-jp8kj4nu3o]

For the Arab people : it's Persian Gulf😉

[@danielkelly2210]

Very nice! Just wondering, are you perhaps from the midlands or the Liverpool region?

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you! I’m about as much of a Southerner as you can get, grew up on the South Coast