Visiting The Desert Cities Of Kashan & Isfahan | Van Life Iran | The Hippie Trail #42

In this episode, we take you to Kashan and Isfahan, perhaps the most beautiful and popular cities in Iran.
We start in Kashan where we visit the old city with its traditional houses and enjoy a nice coffee and the atmosphere in this city.
Before leaving Kashan we are delighted to see our friends Chris and Laura again, we have a quick coffee before sending Boris towards Isfahan!
In Isfahan we check into a hotel, wander around the city and who do we see back here...? Chris and Laura, indeed!!!
Enjoy this one and... be kind, always!
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0:00 Intro
#Iran #overlanding

[@zahrag3466]

Enjoyed every minute of it. I can't wait for the next video 😍 thank you both for taking us along on your journey in Iran. God bless 🙌 and stay safe 🙏 ❤️

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked this one!

[@AmirA-iy2hy]

As iranan wish you all the best and enjoy your holidays...Lots of love from Mashhad iran 👍❤️🇮🇷

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thanks for watching! Maybe we'll visit Mashad on our way back to Europe!

[@Rachel-js5ex]

beautiful city especially Imam Reza shrine ❤ make sure to visit there. it's worth the trouble

[@jasminsalma23]

I loved it too, bcz currently I am not in Iran, my homeland. Thanks for choosing the proper Persian music for the background🙌🙏💯💕👌👍👍as many turists make it mix up with Turkish or Arabic music which are different... Thank gooddness you found vegan restaurant😂 iranian are kind of lamb kabab person😅😊

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We're happy you loved it (and the music 😊)! And you're correct the options are limited for vegans in Iran...

[@user-qi8zk3ir9l]

Welcome to iran. Mother of civilization ❤

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you!

[@mobiiii3238]

So beautiful thank you🩶

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you for watching, happy you liked it!

[@johudson6765]

Hey guys … great vlog… wow beautiful architecture … love the blue tiles .. awesome!! We were surprised to see two vegan restaurants!! And the Felafel did look so good … we did smile at Yves little tired face!! Hotel’ life too… and why not… it looked lovely 🥰

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Unfortunately only fast food in these two restaurants.. Thanks for watching ❤!

[@persian.tennisforeveryone2817]

I love your videos in Iran. Enjoy the rest of your holiday 😊

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thanks for watching, glad you like them!

[@mscatherinelong67]

Biscoff! I’m always so happy when I see those in a hotel room because I know I can eat them!

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We grew up with these biscuits, and still eat them every day 😋😋😋!

[@torkmanzadeh]

I'm happy you guys are enjoying my home country. Thank you for letting me vicariously experience Iran through you guys.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Glad you liked this video, thanks for watching!

[@balconygarden2885]

Those falafels look very nice. Maybe you should sign up for buy-me-a-falafel instead of buymeacoffee 😂

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Oh man, could have falafel for breakfast, lunch and dinner 😇!

[@mortezafakoorrad7443]

@@AFlaneursQuest Try Koko sabzi, Mirza ghasemi, Ash reshte, Ashe toorsh and so many vegan options you will love them.

[@txpgc4867]

Try " kou kou sabzi" کوکو سبزی ، it is mix of vegetables and egg with Barberry and walnut pan fried or " Kou kou Sibzamini" کوکو سیب‌زمینی ، it is mashed potatos egg shaped like culet and fried, or "kashk-e baddemjan" کشک بادمجان ، eggplant. we have lot of choices if you don't eat meat.❤️🤍💚

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We'll have to try these for sure when we travel back to Europe next year! Thank you for the recommendations!

[@johndewey6358]

In Isfahan you can also visit the Armenian quarters that has a beautiful church (built 1606AD) with a nice museum that has the smallest bibles (probably in the world). If you visit the Menar Jonban (shaky minarets) you can have some fun! I believe those were made for entertainment in 1600s. BTW, the Naqsh-i-Jahan square that you visited, I believe it is still the largest square (Meydaan) in the world and it was originally designed as a Polo game square,so the Safavid dynasty kings (in 1600s) they could watch the Polo games from King's quarters in the Ali-Qappo building, and in the same building you can visit the music room were the musicians would play their instruments and to ensure Royal family's privacy the music could be heard in their rooms (since the aquatics of the room would carry the sounds) without musicians being in the same room as the royals.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Yeah, on the square one can still see two poles used during polo games! Thank you for watching!

[@Ben-wl7dx]

I’m an Iranian writing from USA. I’m glad that you’re enjoying yourselves in Iran. Please try Kabab Kobideh.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We had a fabulous time in Iran, unfortunately we can't try the kabab since we're vegan 😉! Thanks for watching!

[@mortazadaneshmand123]

I ncredible visitors to my city, Big regards from London Thank you for your beautiful presentation

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Our pleasure! Thanks for tuning in!

[@marklucas8795]

Nice video .

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you 😊!

[@jeerjeeeees]

Very nice😊❤❤❤ good van life in iran👍✌ You are a great and lovely team. Have fun traveling and living in Iran... The coincidence of your trip to Iran and the bad events in the Middle East will definitely have a negative effect on the views of your videos... but I hope you have experienced happy moments and your videos will get the most views. 👈☝

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We had a great time in Iran, looking forward to return! Thank you for watching!

[@jeerjeeeees]

@@AFlaneursQuest Thank you for your sincerity in your speech and praise of Iran and its people.. Looking forward to your return💞💋

[@user-bd2ts3oj7g]

But wait Iran has forests too in the North of country. This is where most people go to visit. Caspian coast in Iran is very nice.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Probably going to visit the North and the Caspian Sea next year on the way back to Europe!

[@user-so7bz9wy9d]

From Iranian brother to lady: please let your man to enjoy the good meat food in Iran not just flafel and coffee, I can see the desire on his face but he is shy to tell to you, you can make him vegetarian again when you are back to Europe and its fine.Thanks and enjoy the Eternal Iran.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

I think you've misread his face, it's maybe over twenty years we had a piece of meat 😉! Thanks for watching!

[@h.schikhan5850]

Shishlig kebab😋

[@ashvazdanghe]

​@@AFlaneursQuest Hi a tipfor next time visit to Iran which you could find many different veggie dishes in Iran just by doing a simple search likewise "koko Sabzi "" cooked eggplant likewise Mirza Qasemi & "Kalam polo (cabbage with rice in Shiraz"

[@Ben45x]

Ah kobideh kabab and Barg😋

[@TravelWithNazanin]

Welcome to my country ❤and kashan.Did you go to the underground city and desert of Abu Zaid Abad? In the video, I introduced the underground city in Kashan

[@Hermesborugerdian]

You use the Metro system in Esfahan, Shiraz and other cities. It’s a great for tourists.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We used the metro in Tabriz, you're correct it's a convenient and cheap way to move around the busy cities! Thanks for watching!

[@Hermesborugerdian]

@@AFlaneursQuest Great! Also pay a visit to the Persian Jewish synagogues and mausoleums if you had time. The ethnocultural diversity is amazing there.

[@friendsshahinss3205]

Welcome

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thanks 🙏!

[@aligolestaneh4369]

Esfahan ( isfahan ) is called ; half of the world because there are many interesting things ( like; ancient monuments, dishes, sweets,( like ; Gaz ) handicrafts) in this city . The handicrafts of esfahan is equal of all of Iran.🥂🍻🎂🍩🍭 have a good travel

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you for watching!

[@shahram12]

Thank you guys for your video from IRAN, hope you guys enjoy IRAN.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

This is our second visit to Iran, enjoyed it every time! Thank you for watching!

[@m.damon.zhakav.41]

good time .wellcom to iran 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you!

[@balconygarden2885]

Early one today :)

[@AFlaneursQuest]

The early bird catches the worm 😉!

[@mozzaffarkhazaee8943]

fantastic report -- as always have fun in Iran

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you! This was out second to Iran, we love the country! Will be back next year!

[@maziar1401]

Hey. Welcome to iran امیدوارم اینجا روزهای خوبی داشته باشین و باخاطرات خوب‌.و اگر برنامه ای داشتین برای رفتن به خوزستان حتما بگید👍🏼

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you for watching! Maybe next year when we return to Europe!

[@maziar1401]

@AFlaneursQuest your welcome .maybe

[@carolinedevos102]

O, koekskes…. Leer ze dat daar maar dat bij n koffie altijd n koekje hoort ❤

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Altijd koekjes bij de koffie, en tussendoor ook 😇!

[@mbeida4974]

Very nice 🎉

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thanks for watching 😊!

[@zapataa33]

wonderful

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you!

[@fatemeh733]

Remember, you could not find vegetables and fruits at a merchant bazar you need to go to special Bazar which called Tarehbar square.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you!

[@samhawking4606]

I grew up in Qom, and there is a huge market very close to the holy shrine. I am wondering how you missed that one to buy your veggies😂

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Yeah, as an outsider it's sometimes difficult to locate the right section in the markets 😆! Thanks for watching!

[@MrCanadianplayer]

I love your production!! Keep it up

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you! Will do!

[@hosseinsa5208]

Thank you for what you do 🙏❤

[@AFlaneursQuest]

You're welcome!

[@hnaj4412]

I wish long life for you and your family and you enjoy your trip in Iran and other’s country 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌺🌺🌺🌺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you so much!

[@behzadsolhi3457]

ایران بهترین جای دنیا ❤❤❤❤

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you for watching!

[@LittleJerry-kr8il]

Good video, fantastic trip

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you!

[@farhadfarhadian1111]

Fin garden is one of the famous places to visit in Kashan

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We didn't visit this garden because we're not a huge fan of these gardens, you know, sorry...

[@jalilbazyar5501]

Thank you for sharing your visit to the beautiful Iran!!

[@AFlaneursQuest]

You're welcome, we had an amazing time!

[@mohammad.shokrolahi]

If you get invited by a family tell them to use soya instead of meat and you can try some real iranian food! loved your vlogs :) 0:43 🤣🤣🤣

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Yeah, we noticed soy chunks are widely available in Iran! Thanks for watching!

[@YHWHkingdom]

Dears, You should try real Persian food . Falafel is not even Iranian food.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We're vegan, so options are very limited in meat loving countries... We always try to look for vegan restaurants who offer veganised versions of local food, unfortunately in Isfahan these vegan restaurants offered only fast food... Thanks for watching!

[@mertsi1340]

@@AFlaneursQuest You do not necessarily need to go to a vegetarian restaurant in order to get vegetarian food. Iranian cuisine has some great vegetarian dishes. Each town or region has its own dishes but, some universally well-known dishes are: - Mirza Ghasemi - Kashk-e-Bademjun - Borani - Dolmeh barg (the meatless version) - Aash (many varieties available, most are without meat) - Kuku sabzi - Kuku bademjan - Kaleh joosh - Kuku sib-zamini Those a few of the better known ones. I hope you can find them in the restaurants and enjoy them. There maybe many other vegetarian dishes that are particular to a certain region, and I am not aware of. So ask around, and I am sure you will find vegetarian dishes in regular restaurants too. As someone else mentioned, Falafel is not even an Iranian dish by origin.

[@YHWHkingdom]

@@AFlaneursQuest got it!❤️

[@Ben45x]

​@@AFlaneursQuest😢 can't handle it😅

[@ellieahmadi7279]

You must try Iranian foods one the best, specially Thier Kabab. Have fun

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We tried several Persian dishes, but since we're vegan we can't eat any kebab... Thank you for watching!

[@gunzooo0]

Hi next time you should visit Rasht in north of iran 🙌🏻❤

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We will, on our way back to Europe 😃!

[@Mozhgan-kt6dz]

Isfahan❤❤❤❤❤

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Yeah, an awesome city with an astonishing square!

[@2good2mention]

Oh, so nice to see you both happy and relaxed here in Iran. I hope by now you have left Pakistan after such a stressful time, and i am sure your next journey will have a wonderful time in beautiful India. ❤

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Indeed, we are already in India, after some fantastic weeks in Islamabad! Thanks for watching!

[@alkiani9109]

What's up with eating so much falafel? I lived in Iran for 24 years and I had never eaten falafel. I am glad that you are enjoying your visit to Iran.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We love falafel 😜! Thanks for watching!

[@farhadfarhadian1111]

Inhabitants of Abyaneh follow Zoroastrian tradition they wear colorful dress and paint their houses

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Yeah, we noticed the colourful dresses, great to see!

[@sixtyplus1]

Good luck

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you!

[@aesfan2513]

❤❤

[@AFlaneursQuest]

😊

[@erfanhumble6240]

welcome to iran my brother :D . come to mashhad

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you! Probably going to visit Mashad on the way back to Europe!

[@h.schikhan5850]

Hi bro iranian have a variety dishes for vegetarians such gheeme or fesenjan ..please try once

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We had a few Persian homecooked dishes and we loved them!!!

[@Alex_19956]

All tourists feel fear when they enter Iran, but after staying in Iran, they are shocked, because there is a lot of negative propaganda in the western media about Iran. This country has problems, but it is not the worst place in the world. I hope you enjoy your trip.🥰

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We never felt fear when entering Iran (was our second visit), felt very safe as tourists!

[@maysam_7807]

البته بزرگترین مشکل ما رژیم است که بزودی سرنگون میشود و ایران برمیگردد به کشوری که باید باشدموفق باشید✌️❤️💚🤍

[@user-221i]

negative propaganda? Ever heard of arresting women for hijab. Yes you can see non hijabis. But they are starting to enforce the laws again.

[@mr_nima_m9332]

Come to jiroft

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Maybe next time, on the way back to Europe!

[@mahmoudshoja7511]

You shouldn't leave Kashan withoud visiting the Nushabad underground city

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We left Kashan without visiting any underground city because we were unaware of these... sorry!

[@paymann]

You guys should go to Hormoz Island.

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Unfortunately, it was still way too hot when we were in the region... Thank you for watching!

[@user-pw7nh1pw3c]

💐💕💕💕👍iran

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Iran is a great country to visit!

[@h.schikhan5850]

Hi Are you visiting kish island too?

[@AFlaneursQuest]

No, we skipped this island because it was still too hot when we were there...

[@chanal93]

Don't eat felafel too much brooo. It make gaz😂😂😂😂😂

[@AFlaneursQuest]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@farhadfarhadian1111]

Try shish kabob

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We're vegans ☺...

[@ingilizcekonus8361]

You missed the most delicious melons there. 😮

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We ate a lot of fruit, including melons, but of course we cannot film everything! Thank you for watching!

[@aminsherif9551]

I just give you advice, don't eat sam,boseh everywhere not because material of food bad or not healthy! oil in that big bowl not fresh and temperatures for friyeneoil not standard. I know all people wants you had good time but some of things they don't know or don't believe that, happy traveling everywhere you are

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you for watching!

[@kasramoosavian577]

I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Iran. Just a heads up: 1- the price of essential commodities and energy carriers including gasoline and diesel fuel are heavily subsidized in Iran for Iranian citizens; therefore, prices are artificially kept low I general. 2- The value of Iran's currency has been decimated due to trade and banking sector sanctions and oil embargo imposed by European countries and USA. 3- people's livelihood has been destroyed due to sanctions and economical hardship. Be aware that each time you flaunt your Euro wealth and humiliate low value currency, you are adding insult to injury to the people whom are warm and welcoming. On the other hand when we visit Europe we face discrimination and disrespectful behavior. Enjoy your voyage of third world countries!

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We are certainly aware that many day-to-day things are subsidised by the government to make life a little more comfortable. But to now say that we would offend people by saying that some things are cheap in our western eyes, this still seems a strange reasoning.... Thanks for watching!

[@williammunny3820]

✌️👌🍻💐

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thank you for watching!

[@omidmazlomi7451]

Go to tehran

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Been there during our first visit, this time we wanted to avoid the frantic traffic!

[@omidmazlomi7451]

Please make a video of tehran

[@hamedrahnama2036]

why dont u come to north of iran??

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We probably will on our way back to Europe!

[@ANURAGKUMAR-ef2gl]

wait i saw u u were in amritsarr india around morning 7 45 ist on 15/11/23 u were crossing court in amritsar i saw u there i was waiting for school bus if am i correct can i meet u

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Oh, so sorry, we're leaving Amritsar that time! Maybe next time!!!

[@ANURAGKUMAR-ef2gl]

thats okay it was my pleasure to see u there@@AFlaneursQuest

[@anonhensen]

Has anyone ever confused Yves for a young Jack Nicholson?

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Many people compare Yves to famous men with moustaches but this is the first time he has been compared to Jack Nicholson.😁

[@anonhensen]

@@AFlaneursQuest 😀

[@Rooster812]

My friends please do not camping any place of course iran is safe for traveling but camping alone is a little dangerous please stay near another people beacuse economy condition of iran is so bad now and it isnot safe camping alone far from people's I'm Iranian and this is only for your safety ❤❤

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We're conscious of the potential threats, so we're not taking any risks! Thanks for watching!

[@rezaabed6941]

Hi , Im Reza and I live in Tehran. I would like to invite you to our family home if you come to Tehran...I would be delighted if you accepted my invitation

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Thanks for watching Reza! We already left Iran, but will be back next year on our return trip to Europe!

[@mfailyful]

Perfect pics but less music choice. This music is sounds more Arabic or maybe Turkish but nothing Persian!

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We mainly choose music that is atmospheric, in this vlog, for example, there is also American roots rock, it was never the intention to use only Persian music. Thank you for watching 🙂!

[@rebelmmd]

People offers you free gas but you still eat cheap bad foods in house of luxury foods !

[@AFlaneursQuest]

We never had a 'bad' meal in Iran 😉!

[@cyrusparast]

i never knew you were "vegan" as you didnt mention it enough . even when the hotel provided you with vegan breakfast you downplayed it , say one more time you were vegan , go on .

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Breakfast at the hotel was buffet style, so the options for us were quite limited. Indeed, we do not always say we are vegan because this is not the main focus of our channel....

[@foadkm]

Iran is cheap country for tourists but so expensive for iranians

[@AFlaneursQuest]

Yeah, it's sad this massive inflation... Thank you for watching!