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Gay Iran: How safe is it for LGBTQ travelers?

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Published : Jun, 2023

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Gay Iran simply does not exist! For gay travelers wishing to visit, we strongly recommend you follow these simple rules to make your trip SAFE and fun.

This post was co-written with the awesome gay travel blogger Michael Demmons of TheRTWGuys who visited Iran as a solo LGBTQ traveler and shares his first-hand experience in this blog post.

Iran's human rights record is dire. There's no sugar-coating that. When it comes to LGBTQ rights, Iran is as bad as it can get! Most people who follow the news will have heard about the terrible punishments that Iran has imposed for people even suspected of being gay!

Group Tour in Iran: A Solo Traveler’s Dream Trip

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Published : Oct, 2020

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“Why?”

“Is that safe?”

These two questions and blank stares were the three most common reactions I received when I told people I was traveling to Iran on holiday.

It was obvious that most of my friends and family did not share the same excitement I felt when an email arrived from my Turkish friend to say he was leading a tour to Iran.

I signed up immediately. Immediately everyone questioned my sanity.
I have wanted to visit Iran for a long time. I majored in art in university and have always been fascinated by the beauty and history of ancient Islamic lands. Turkey is my favorite country, so Iran was the obvious next step for me...

A Dream Fulfilled on a Group Tour in Iran
As for the big concerns my friends and family had around safety, I found Iran perfectly safe to visit. I think a tour is great for an introduction to a country that is very different from one’s own, with customs and a culture that visitors must adhere to. I found it easier and more fun with a group. It is a special place, and it was nice to have people to share that with. The biggest danger I encountered in the country was the traffic, but even then, as you nervously cross the road, you’ll receive a warm smile and a wave as the locals zoom around you.

My group tour in Iran definitely fulfilled a dream for me. The only complaint I have is that it wasn’t long enough. Twelve days offered a great introduction to this incredible country, but it is a place that demands and deserves so much more time. Oh, well. I have a good excuse to go back!
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