This Is The Iran Never Shown By The Media | Is It Really That Bad?

In the fifth and final episode of Is It Really That Bad?, filmmaker Reinier van Oorsouw travels through the beautiful Alborz mountain range. Here he snowboards at Dizin Ski Resort, and explores the Alamut Valley. As happens throughout his trip, he’s warmly invited by local people to dance, to eat, and to learn more about their lives. See for yourself the Iran never shown by the media.
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[@Novice24]

Again going to Iran.. Beautiful country with awesome hospitality.. Love from India 😘

[@smhsmh5179]

Love from Iran ❤️❤️ You are invited to travel Iran the land of 7000-year history, including #Persian_Empire, the cheapest tourist destination w/ the friendliest people Enjoy these videos & more on #Irantravel : kzbin.info/www/bejne/onnFh3t9drd1bNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/on2mlIBmmLuDba8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fHk3yPfr5ssJY

[@timboklolo6347]

I remember my Iranian classmates during my University classes. They are my friends, nice and dignified people. My love and respect from the Philippines. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@rahilzabihi9464]

After each episode, I scroll down to read the comments and all I see is fellow Iranians nagging and complaining about 'how real Iran is' and 'how this video isn't showing real Iran'. Interestingly enough, each person describes 'the real Iran' differently. Can't you see? We are a colorful, paradoxical nation. We have religious people and non-religious ones, some of us drink, some of us don't, some of us hate hijab, some of us believe in it etc. We'll get nowhere and suffer forever (as we do now), if we don't learn to accept each other for what we are. And stop reminding the guy to pronounce 'Iran' correctly! As if you have the best pronunciation for every fucking word yourself.

[@lensenomad8147]

Couldn't say better 👍

[@theonewhoknocks9512]

من موافقم باهات راحل

[@zinknot]

Who is the violin player?

[@rahilzabihi9464]

@@zinknot I don't know dude :)) What made you think I am the person who can answer this question? Unless you thought he is a famous Iranian musician. In that case, the answer is no. He isn't.

[@whatisayoutubehandlebro]

You're right. But I feel I would pronounce the name of the country i'm making videos about correctly, especially since he's stayed for several days.

[@vanzandt35079]

I love Iran and its rich Persian culture! Can't wait to visit again!

[@miladvaziri3]

always welcome ;-)

[@Elsh4n]

Custom Logo Cookies Thank you, but you have to know Iran is not a just Persian country, it’s diverse and ppl lives with the different languages! There is almost 40 million Turks, 10 million Kurdish ppl, 5 million Arabic ppl, Bloch ppl ... Persian are minority, but unfortunately they are in power! That’s why the other population that I named even have no right to learn their own language..

[@miladvaziri3]

why do you separate people? Iran belongs to all of us Turk,Kurdish,Bloch,Arabs and all of us who said iran belongs to just persian language people?!?!?!?!!

[@Elsh4n]

Milad Vaziri I don’t care Iran belongs to whom! I’m Turkish race and have nothing in common with Persian! I don’t want to sacrifice my language and my culture to be united with Persian! We’ll be separate one day, I’m from Ardabil and it’s our dream to fall apart from Persian and join to our brothers. I respect Persian, but it’s my right to defend my heritage, culture, language, and future!

[@miladvaziri3]

;-)

[@AndreaRip]

Well done! I enjoyed this series. 😁

[@smhsmh5179]

Love from Iran ❤️❤️ You are invited to travel Iran the land of 7000-year history, including #Persian_Empire, the cheapest tourist destination w/ the friendliest people Enjoy these videos & more on #Irantravel : kzbin.info/www/bejne/onnFh3t9drd1bNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/on2mlIBmmLuDba8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fHk3yPfr5ssJY

[@indiracamotim2858]

I loved your videos, Rainier. I am Portuguese/Iranian (married to an Iranian) and have lived in Iran since 1988. Of course, working in my country’s embassy has helped me immensely in remaining here. I do think that the media hasn’t been very true in depicting Iran. In this video, I was sorry that you did not show Dizin properly and how the Iranian women ski and how they manage to be creative with their ski clothes. Please make a series on the women in Iran and how they manage to take part in all kinds of sports, even though we have to be covered with the hijab... even bungee jumping. I lost the courage at the last moment and didn’t jump, by the way 😊.

[@smhsmh5179]

Lovely comments سپاسگذارم

[@indiracamotim2858]

@@smhsmh5179 - khahesh mikonam 🌹

[@diegomarquez1299]

When I saw the first part of documentary I was curious about how it goes then I loved it and completed all part.You changed my mind complety about İran and iranian people.Soo nice 👍🏼 I wanna visit these beautiful counrty as soon as posibble

[@boyaria]

I Proud to Welcome To You From Iran.Be Sure It Would Be A Unique Experience. Do Not Forget To Come To My City YAZD The Second Biggest Historical City In The World

[@smhsmh5179]

Love from Iran ❤️❤️ You are invited to travel Iran the land of 7000-year history, including #Persian_Empire, the cheapest tourist destination w/ the friendliest people Enjoy these videos & more on #Irantravel : kzbin.info/www/bejne/onnFh3t9drd1bNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/on2mlIBmmLuDba8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fHk3yPfr5ssJY

[@npnhy1860]

so we are waiting for u to come here🥂

[@sandervanhulsenbeek]

Nice. But next time: please do not say "ai-ran". It is ee-ran, phonetically. Airan is so American :(

[@m.m.4609]

hahaha bedankt, Sander...!

[@xxxpersia198]

who cares? iran is the land of aryans anyway

[@minaa9399]

who cares how he said it

[@seanwalker4868]

Ai-ran and Ai-raq! lol :)

[@miss55apple]

This is the smartest dutchie! He’s right why did he said it like airan even Dutch people say IEEEEEERAN SIGH and it does Matter how you pronounce a name you can’t say niederlend instead of Nederland or aindia instead of India sigh!!! The western world shows us propaganda unless all y’all stop watching tv and travel things will get worse! The west is turning into a jailhouse you are being followed from within your house and from the moment you go outside! A Dutch man who’s a lawyer btw said he never felt so free when he went to Iran! When he went back to Holland he sold all his apple devices and purchased Asian one lol! So this one time he filed for his tax km he was making for work! he got a letter back from the irs ( Belastingdienst) and they said we digged up your license plate number and 5 out of 30 days you wasn’t driving there on that particular highway so we’re definitely not giving you your tax 💰 he was so pissed off because he used his sisters car for a week because his car was at the dealership! Anyways the west is turning into jail we have no freedom over here

[@cvsop7338]

Oh man... your work was awesome... watched all 5 episodes back to back & I really enjoyed it... regards from Iran

[@ThinkAbstract]

What an amazing piece; great illustration of editing skills and good journalism all through the video.

[@MichaelJohnson-mh7mp]

Thank you Reinier, for an introduction to a beautiful people, culture, and country.

[@danmyself5341]

I thought Iran was a well chosen name, I RAN away from there as fast as I could, lol. Now I want to visit, and if I like, I will pass that onto my people, just need to make friends will people from Iran :)

[@13thxenos]

It is more of an Electronic Run than I Ran. You know, E-run.

[@smhsmh5179]

Love from Iran ❤️❤️ You are invited to travel Iran the land of 7000-year history, including #Persian_Empire, the cheapest tourist destination w/ the friendliest people Enjoy these videos & more on #Irantravel : kzbin.info/www/bejne/onnFh3t9drd1bNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/on2mlIBmmLuDba8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fHk3yPfr5ssJY

[@matrix1262]

If you ever want to visit just comment here

[@i_ased_i3705]

to the face of those who say Iranians live like 7th century

[@coplin3060]

Lovely series. Great to see new cultures and people smiling. Maybe one day I can visit beautiful Iran. Peace, love and respect from England/Barbados.

[@lullu9805]

I was born in Iran and have not been there in years. These episodes are amazing. It was like going back home for me. When I went there about 15 years ago (as a visitor this time) I also noticed how nice everyone was. So yes living there can be hard especially if you don't have money. But then living in any country has its own issues. If you have a chance to visit don't pass it up. Nobody bites! Great job Reinier!

[@alirazi9198]

Thank you for using proper music

[@mostafakaab9336]

Ali Razi 😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@alexanderausten226]

You are amazing! I wanna go to Iran in January and I am absolutely excited about it! Your videos are such a great inspiration for people all over the world to see that this place is not bad❤️

[@amirmasoodjafari3207]

I hope U have a great time in my country friend

[@itsmoebra8976]

So how was your trip? Was it enjoyable?

[@naomiemoore5725]

Love this series! People are people no matter where in the world you travel to. Everyone has hopes, dreams and aspirations. Thanks for this inspiring series.

[@highlander4773]

Thank you for showing other countries that my country is not that bad

[@mackdesigns4930]

I know why people leave Afghanistan. Why people live this wonderful and peaceful country? something is fishy about this documentary.

[@kyleyoakum9383]

I enjoyed this series. The Persian people seem really cool. I find in travels most people are friendly no matter where you travel. It’s often the governments that spoil things.

[@smhsmh5179]

Love from Iran ❤️❤️ You are invited to travel Iran the land of 7000-year history, including #Persian_Empire, the cheapest tourist destination w/ the friendliest people Enjoy these videos & more on #Irantravel : kzbin.info/www/bejne/onnFh3t9drd1bNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/on2mlIBmmLuDba8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fHk3yPfr5ssJY

[@nicolarollinson4381]

Is Iran really that bad? This question must be based on what the media feeds American's. As bad as what? This is all a bit vague. A holiday for the presenter, perhaps. Evidently the Iranians aren't generally religious extremists, otherwise these guys wouldn't be allowed to film, unsupervised. There are free spirits there, like me, I'm a free spirit. There is no open religious freedom, which is suffocating, but the spirits are, nevertheless, roaming free, in Iran, as they are also in every other country in the world. As a free spirited, hobo traveller, I wanted to travel to Iran but the British embassy strongly recommends against a female travelling there alone, and listening carefully to this, I see I was right to heed this advice. In my mind, Iran is still the culturally rich Persia of old. The hanging gardens of Babylon. Too much talk about nothing of any true significance (babbling and gossiping), and no self control, was the downfall of the empire, maybe. There seems to be no happy medium for this obviously beautiful country.

[@foogod97]

The series was MEH. He can’t even pronounce the name of the country and really didn’t show much of the country. As for the locals he talked to it seemed if most of them didn’t have much to say. Kind of a lame duck as far as a travel documentary goes. Two thumbs down.👎🏼👎🏿

[@ardie554]

I am from the Netherlands and travelled Iran exactly one year ago. Went there with an Iranian friend of mine who lives in Alkmaar also. Had such a great time, meeting his friends in Iran, having to eat at every visit.. Planning to visit Iran again this year..

[@jeremiahkerry]

Iran is the most interesting country that I have ever visited. Visa on arrival for all Europeans; no hassle at immigration! I was allowed to roam freely and at no time was I asked for ID. People are super friendly and helpful and the food is mouth watering good.

[@rezafa9947]

I'm surprised, why do not tourists come to North West Side of Iran, in Asarbaijan and where I live. All visit only Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd. actually in north west there are beautiful nature and culture and history (places of long history, churches & mountains & castles, ....) I mean (Ardebil, Tabriz, Urumie and Zanjan especially, with different language (Turkish), there are still nomads with their own culture and way of life, .... Tourists really miss a Great Adventure in Iran That's a big thing that most tourists miss.

[@mohammadm4984]

I watched all 5 episodes. I have some comments regarding your videos. Hopefully you'll read them. As an Iranian who loves his country, and having lived 3 years in Europe and 4.5 years in the US, here are what I have to say: 1) The title is misleading, and your final answer, "I don't think so!" is giving the impression to viewers from other countries that "I could be wrong", or "I'm not sure about my answer". Honestly, you tried to be politically on the safe side which is unfortunate. You enjoyed your entire trip (and I'm sure tourists from Western countries will love Iran), so it would have more honest to have a title like: "My wonderful trip to Iran - Don't let the Western media dictate their opinion" or something along those lines. 2) The way that you explained "open-minded" or "conservative" in your whole episodes is completely wrong. According to your videos, it seems that you think "open-mindedness" is equivalent to accepting information and ideas from western countries uncritically. This is very closed-minded in itself. An open-minded person is one who considers different ideas and tries to understand all of them. For example, there is no reason that you call whomever disagrees with the hijab open-minded and label people who wear the hijab conservative or vice versa. This is showing that you: 1) may not understand the definition of words, which I suggest you to look up their meaning before using it in your videos, or 2) you again are using these words in a political sense. 3) It is unfortunate that several people from my country are continuously nagging in front of a tourist. Our country as you already observed has lots of beautiful scenery, where you can have a desert with hot weather and mountains with snow at the same time. Our people again as you already saw are some of the kindest and warmest people in the world. Our economical problems which can make people anxious and angry are mainly due to sanctions imposed by Western countries. I hope that next time you can tell these things to your viewers since you have a relatively large platform, so your people at least can understand that the sanctions implemented by your government(s) are not just affecting our government but most importantly the Iranian people. This is a nice example of honest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKnOeZ-boLCnhrs

[@techsolutions69]

Well said. I agree with you, but I'm still grateful that this dude went to go see for himself if Iran is "really that bad". Although he was clearly shown the beauty of the people and country, he was unfortunately not able to understand our people and certainly not the real culture. I have mentioned this in my comments a few times now, but he implies that the people who hate their own country and ways are the good/open minded Iranians. Similar to what you noticed. I guess as Iranians, what we learned from these videos is that although some people are trying to see for themselves what we are really like, they are still not able to fully understand that their ways are not the only ways in the world (of course I don't mean this for everyone, just a unfortunate large amount of the population). Racism and discrimination is a very real thing we face as Iranians, but I pray that little by little people will stop treating us so differently. I like to think of this series of videos, and other attempts of understanding as baby steps toward equality for our people around the world.

[@BARKAT06]

I Love the way +Peter Santenello *An* *American* *Observing* *Sanctions* *in* *Iran* expresses his opinion and wasn't biased about it!! Only the mid-class experience the hardship while the rich kept getting richer Am Just a *Nigerian* Observing the *Iranian* Sanctions

[@chun1310]

Well said Mohammad but thanks to this guy cos atleast he showex courage to visit iran and disagree with the negative media...

[@itsjustalireza545]

Rafiq Paxomni ,

[@BouncealongInf]

Replying to Mohammed M. The filmmaker clearly made it for a western audience and so used language which westerners would understand/interpret/appreciate. In the west, there was anti-Iran propaganda for years just as there was anti-west propaganda in Iran. In the west whether you wear a hijab or not is seen as a woman's choice rather than something that must be strictly followed and observed because of a law. In the west women that show a lot of skin are seen as "liberal" and women which show very little skin are seen as "conservative". This is the language which westerners understand.

[@sepehrbagheri2963]

Loved this video bud, such joy full time

[@ElahehPooyandeh]

It's really nice that you tried to see and explore for yourself, rather than just believing what is told by media. But to be honest, as an Iranian woman who has studied abroad and travelled and loves her country, I should say you haven't seen much! Is Iran that bad? The series shows no. But to see its beauty, you need to work more. You should have had an Iranian guide to give you the context for things. Like the flower in Isfahan, it was just a welcome gift. You just approached the some of the ones that could speake English and they were not happy with anything in Iran. They should be respected ofcourse, but what about others? Any way, thank you for the work and I hope one day, you get a more balanced realistic picture of Iran (which is pronounced /eeraan/, not / I ran/)!

[@mz3361]

He just spent couple of days in each city, would you expect him to interview the entire population of Iran? His job is fantastic expressing what he absorbed from those he met.

[@ElahehPooyandeh]

@@mz3361 That definitely would have not been possible and obviously not what I meant. But even if you just simply search visiting Iran in KZbin, you'll see videos of other travelers who have been in exactly same position, but did it differently. The question is: could the resources available been used better? If you ask me, I say yes.

[@yamamahtayama6985]

At least learn how to pronounce it ...not l ran its iran like e ran

[@razaalee9477]

In Western Media, Pakistan is also portrayed in a negative way although PAK has more positivity than negativity. For Instance, Pakistan has 5 out of 14 8000m mountain peaks. They come with splendid most beautiful valleys having breath-taking views of most magnificent mountains in the World. Going south, you have Islamabad which is the second most beautiful capital in the World. Further down south, there is Lahore the city with 1000 years of heritage and amazing food. Moving further down there is Mohen-jo-Daro the ruins of 5000 years old city. A city that invented the drainage system. We have the World's only fertile Desert THAR, beautiful beaches in Balochistan, amazingly awesome street food in Karachi and above all people that would show hospitality to the level that is absent in other cultures. LOTS OF LOVE FROM PAKISTAN

[@boyaria]

Love Pakistan The Country Of K2 From Iran

[@sezardd3984]

Everyone thinks we are Iranians very fanatical and religious And this is wrong thinking We are very open minded and hospitable I hope you are always happy and good luck✌💓👍

[@avazegar]

So we are non-religious?? are you Iranian???? oh God! ahahahaha , Its your opinion..and I think that its totally wrong

[@marmary5555]

@@avazegar in all fairness, Sourena Jan, Iranians are less religious than Turks and Arabs combined. Unlike Turks and Arabs, Iranian culture and civilization is different from Islam or some vague invented History.

[@martymcfly5423]

Lots of mountains. Most likely full of Minerals.

[@satarmirjafary1152]

thanks.

[@AKOthePERSIANkiller]

nice :-) IRAN and all other countrys are beautyfull :-)

[@smhsmh5179]

Whats your name?!

[@travesiasemocionales7658]

this is great. we would like to go

[@mohammadreza4413]

Tell me what eaten in iran? خبر نداره چقد گوشت گرون شده ارزونیا سفر کرده والا الان میومد رفته بود درش خخخ

[@amirbahram4742]

You're right. I want Iran to go to back to what it was before 1979.

[@mohammadreza4413]

​@@amirbahram4742 who doesn't want? Poverty . Misery . Poor life … All of them is a gift from islam and iranian theologian to us!

[@razaalee9477]

Is Alamut Valley is where Hassan bin sabah had his fort? if yes I was so disappointed with not being able to have a glimpse of his fort and all!

[@ufo2576]

When Reinier says "Is it really that bad? I don't think so." Try saying that it was bad and see what happens. The regime would not tolerate you talking bad about them, you'd be in prison.

[@meghdadne1651]

you missed the north man, Guilan. would be another world for you

[@warpeace6097]

IS AMERICA IS NOT THAT BAD???WE DO NOT OWE YOU GOOD OR BAD THIS IS OUR COUNTRY WE DO NOT SHOOT EACH OTHER IN SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY

[@PopGoesTheology]

Really interesting and the photography is great. It does leave me wondering, though: is Iran only "not so bad" the more it resembles *western* countries?

[@nikzad2167]

Emmm...No...it wasn't really that bad...! CNN-minded American

[@miyonchees]

😂 so ironic the people most discouraging toward changing the perception of Iran are Iranians in the comment section. If you couldn't tell the man truly had a wonderful time or want to trash him for his pronunciation, then I hope you know the tourists will not be coming to see you. Btw... my Iranian bf pronounces Iran as the host does. Apparently it's not that serious a crime.

[@boyaria]

You Must Travel To Iran And Discover Yourself. Be Sure You Like. Iranian Is So Friendly People Please Watch Other Clips About Us And Research. You Will Surprised How Different Between Real Iran And What You See In Media. No Matter What You Pronounce Iran Name At All.

[@novendrayuza2031]

I watch all the episodes. They have really opened my eyes on how western medias are biased against this beautiful country. I didnt know that people of Iran were that open minded.. One day i would like to visit this country.. Greetings from Indonesia.

[@Saeedhaerifard]

You Showed THE REAL TRUTH! Thank You Man. Hope to see you in Iran again soon ;)

[@MsBloodyguy]

Very nice video! :)

[@zenonalenarczyk5590]

I love your videos. Iran beautiful people and country. Love watching. 🌺🌺🌷😊😊😊💗💗💗👍👌

[@jadejenkins3215]

Conveniently ignored the mass public executes for extremely petty things like homosexuality and atheism. But u don’t care about actual reporting u just need to fit an emotional narrative. Who the fuck cares if it has some of the most oppressive living conditions in the world.

[@KeyhaneBishomar]

We should change our country's name on map from Iran to Eran so people pronounce it right, in farsi its ایران so changing its english name will actually help .

[@AlirezAek]

bruh after all this praise you gave to Iran, after asking "so, is it really that bad?" you say "I don't think so!"?!

[@Bozlee22]

It’s pronounced E-Run

[@howiebaskerville1288]

best to consider: "EE-RAAN" , closer to the open neutral vowels in Persian, and more foolproof!

[@rayfatemi4596]

Just the fact that you have been able to get to the fifth episode of your show and been able to go anywhere and been greeted warmly, proof that Iran is totally safe?

[@noorjehankhan2347]

Never knew Iran had so much natural beauty ,fiendly people.

[@masoomehtanghatari8750]

If you went Iran another time. Talk and go to religious and traditional groups of people then you can say you know Iran.

[@alitn588]

You are saying traditional people or religious people in iran are not hospital or kind to their quest???

[@highlander4773]

Bull shit

[@محمدمحمد-ز6ب8ع]

Not true, even religious people are freindly.

[@highlander4773]

@@محمدمحمد-ز6ب8ع did i say sth else

[@highlander4773]

@@محمدمحمد-ز6ب8ع ?

[@yasaminpahlevani7246]

Mext time you should vist shiraz . It's soo much different and soo much cooler than tehran and isfahan. Ill be your tour guide😉😉

[@tanseerhussain1625]

What if i will come over there will you be mine tour guide & how much would you charge

[@SEJI5371]

Alamut valey and assassins castle is the place assassin's creed should have begun :-|

[@rezah336]

The assassins is my favourite part of Persian history...

[@binderchannel9454]

Beautiful four-season country and safest for travelers.

[@nikabayati3855]

It is not bad at all it is a beautiful country with great people that should get more attention

[@fato9583]

there are many beautiful more places in Iran to visit! it takes years to see them. iranians love tourists more than locals! no doubt lol gossip is always there but most of it is just words! love is more than gossip...

[@rowenaespina6843]

yes,tourism needs in iran ,iran is so beautiful,go go Iran

[@PersianBenji16]

Iran isnt some backwards nation. Look at various charts

[@rammmin1]

Thank you for showing and spreading true face of iranian people to the world.

[@rpg7836]

I agree hasan you are so lucky born in that area👌

[@rowenaespina6843]

i hope i can go to Iran one day they are amazing

[@kamaldialektic4829]

Nice. But next time: please do not say "ai-ran". It is ee-ran, phonetically. Airan is so American :(

[@wininspn]

Phonetically, the letter *I is pronounced "I" much more often than it is pronounced "E":* Ireland, Isaac, Ivan, Iowa, Idaho, iron, item, idol, and...wait for it...even Iran! Google Translate recognizes three pronunciations for the *English* name of that country.

[@aliqazvin2976]

Qavin,ya my dear friends are there

[@Quebecoisegal]

Marsh Crocodiles in the south, dense forests in Asalem to Khalkhal, an ever changing landscape.

[@shahriarzeynali7048]

if u have visited Asalem n Khalkhal. I should just congrats u.

[@emilyhutjes]

Go to the forest next time and see the cheetah's , bears and breathtaking nature.

[@alimlki8702]

I don't know why they think Iran is only dust and dirt😂😂 north of Iran there is so much green that your skin color will change to green😂🤦‍♂️

[@aliameer3792]

How you get car how much it cost u

[@VeryScaryBiscuits]

Reinier, and Kristiaan, can't thank you enough for this awesome series! Bless

[@hanygrumpy4873]

god! i really enjoyed watching this series. i feel like you are the only person who captured the real side of Iran almost perfectly! i say almost cause there's a lot to my country and it will take ages to capture all but this is by far the realest, most honest videos i've seen about Iran. Thank you for sharing this journey

[@Mina-ki3iz]

Well, I am Ryne ear and this is what I take from my visit from Iran. If you go open minded anywhere you will see the place as it is. But if you go with an attitude you only see what your perception allows you which will be limited to what is important to you. As it is said in Persian: از کوزه همان تراود که در اوست! Your homework to find the meaning!

[@mardukmazda685]

Thank you MATADOR NETWORK for this amazing episode . Iran sure is one the most peaceful places in middle East (the center of universe). There's no tourism industry as people consider us as terrorists , some don't even know where is the land on the map ; in fact a guy asked me if Iran is in Africa.. 😂 You won't find bars and clubs in Iran, but ull get amazing home made wine , raisin vodka (we call it araq sagi= meaning , dogs drink) and tasty veg as well as non vegetarian food. Iranians love foreigners , hospitality is what'll steal your heart .If any of you fellas ever decide to visit Iran, please do hire a tour guide cuz iran is a historical country you'll find place with over 3 -7 thousand yrs history so it'll be more interesting for you guys to get an idea about the history too. And the last suggestion to yall , plz try going to the forest camps in north , do visit pomegranate gardens in (saveh) and dont forget to visit tomb of the world's ,great poets : haafez and saadi , you're gonna love the vibes there.

[@thepowerlies]

Nice series

[@hosseinkh389]

Thank you for giving a true image of IRAN🙏🙏🙏

[@rooxanaramsing4895]

Iran is a beautiful country.The.population is like that of Mauritius.Good, kind and warm people.May God bless the country.

[@-VIRUS-.]

It's neither one of those, you're all wrong. It's Iran, just say Iran, looool Slavic languages, we read everything the way it's written. Can you guys guess how I used to read and say the word "THE" before I learned English?

[@SWALAguangzhou]

This is a beautiful country, if you have ever been to Arab countries is when u will appreciate IRAN, beautiful people and nature

[@Idahosuz]

Really great series. Will you discuss the treatment of Baha'i's (a religious minority)? I had friends who escaped Iran and religious persecution. Devout Muslims risked their own lives to help them escape over the mountains. Not everyone agrees with this treatment against the Baha'i's.... but it is a part of their history and current landscape.

[@Ariana-ty2xc]

Next time visit north of Iran. States like our Gillan are the green part of the country. Gillan is the state with the most local food worldwide. Rasht is the city of rain. And it's just the best

[@priscillaroche6610]

Reiner ...you are a male traveling with a male through a male dominated country. Have you watched the documentary on Soyara M. The journalist just about got out of the village alive.

[@laurab.9845]

Parts of Iran look a lot like sw u.s. only bigger mts, different kind of history of course. A lot of the water/drought issues are relateable. I'd super love to see parts of Iran, but back country, old historic places. I can totally understand why that one guy left the insanity america has become. Creepy. Good vids tho!

[@David.87]

Lebanon - is it really that bad? @MatadorNetwork if you think so then you have to come over and get surprised! Unfortunately same as Iran the western media shows a very bad view of Lebanon!

[@Ariana-ty2xc]

Just with a few claps of hand, we can start a dance party. Happiness is in our blood and we manage to never forget it even in hardest of time. With all the different cultures and costumes, there are so many different dance styles, so many different celebrations. Like any other place in the world, life in Iran has 2 side: One colorful ,and one black and white

[@Turkish-with-Atta]

the whole documentary is really good and thanks for showing good faces of Iran to the world. I don't know which episode was that but the Russian lady was right, its just in the beginning that everybody loves to welcome you just for making a lovely image about something, after spending a little time you become usual and they don't even pay attention to you, it's not about tourist or foreign people coming in Iran it's about a lot of first meetings, and surely not just in Iran I think its same in the whole world like this

[@pandaishere9236]

ای وای با قزوینی رفتی کوه ؟

[@parinaz.m8110]

Well yes . We love music and dance every where😂 . But government dont let us... they think we distroy eslam 😂😂😂

[@elcosteno701]

nice series of videos, I can understant your poaint of you and why people dont see this country with other point of view. Like the media always show the bad, same happens with my country what people ask where Im from the only thing they know is the bad thinsg happpens there but there is people culture and different way of life. Great for those showed how beautiful your country is.

[@AliKharl]

Thank you for sharing personal experience and showing the reality of Iranians welcoming gesture...

[@mdsajedi3471]

This series was so interesting to me. And don't forget to visit Sari in the north. It's so rainy and green. We'll be happy to be your host.

[@ThisGuyRocksLikeCrazy]

I'd be very interested to see a similar video made by someone not from Europe, the US or other advanced countries. I bet the video will be totally different if it were made by someone from a developing country in south east Asia or middle east.

[@vixenlo193]

Thank you

[@hediyegholamshahi4035]

As an iranian person, the only thing I can say is "thanks for showing the other side of Iran to the world" Whenever you want to came again, we will warmly welcome you.

[@CaliforniaBrowngrass]

Did you hear much music? I would assume so (as Persian classical music is the bomb) but I could also ask what sort of things you heard on the radio or in public?

[@XMan-zc9lw]

Next do Syria 🇸🇾

[@selesaid4367]

iran is safe very safe the whole world is safe, after traveling the world, find out, most dangerous place is our mind, we judged too much and hate, love the world, no country or colors or religion, we are human all the same, love you

[@David.87]

Iran episodes were really good and I was already planning to visit! Now I'm more excited to go there..

[@PaulHattle]

I'd love to visit Iran. Thank you for showing me the country. I really enjoyed your series of films :)

[@alialiali-ej5yb]

that's good, I'm from Isfahan, Iran.if you come let us know to show you the city