When I cycled to Iran - About fear and feeling displaced | Bikepacking documentary

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  • @IlikethingsIdo
    @IlikethingsIdo 6 месяцев назад +279

    Never been to Iran myself but I know several Iranian people. This level of hospitality is just part of their DNA. Honestly, the best people on the planet.

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  6 месяцев назад +31

      Iranians are the queens and kings of hospitality

    • @math-with-afshin
      @math-with-afshin 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks indeed for your kindness and nice words about Iran, 🎉 😊

    • @math-with-afshin
      @math-with-afshin 5 месяцев назад

      ​@giantcheerio thank you, it is very nice of you.

    • @Amirgharache
      @Amirgharache 5 месяцев назад

      You made my day mate❤

    • @ehsanebrahimi4862
      @ehsanebrahimi4862 5 месяцев назад

      داداش هروقت دلت خواست ایران بیای، بیا
      نوکرتم هستم
      راهنماییتم میکنم

  • @Agdjhdhdhh
    @Agdjhdhdhh 5 месяцев назад +245

    Iran is the oldest country in the world, it has a rich history and people that you can be proud of. I am proud to be Iranian

  • @jonam7589
    @jonam7589 6 месяцев назад +215

    Iranians are famous for hospitality! They have a proverb: "Guest is God's blessing!"

    • @mahdiebrahimi9609
      @mahdiebrahimi9609 6 месяцев назад +15

      That is exactly the truth.
      I wish Iran would become free.❤
      Iran is a nice country.❤

    • @jonam7589
      @jonam7589 6 месяцев назад +9

      @@mahdiebrahimi9609 Regime is the problem!

    • @mehrshadvr4
      @mehrshadvr4 6 месяцев назад

      @@jonam7589 yes they don’t treat their people well, but they wanted to be friendly and do trade with the west. The west on the other hand didn’t want to.

    • @amortalbeing
      @amortalbeing 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@jonam7589 The US and west are the problems for their inhumane sanctions. the Iranian regime is really not that different than any other countries, the difference is the people have been severely sanctioned, and it took a toll on everyone making people suffer.

    • @jonam7589
      @jonam7589 5 месяцев назад +5

      @@amortalbeing blame it on your own Mafia regime which cause all these problems for people.

  • @kevinbleakley5069
    @kevinbleakley5069 6 месяцев назад +212

    I (male, NZ) travelled with a friend (female, FR) for a few weeks in Iran, around 7 years ago. We had all the same fears before arriving, thought we'd be cut off from the internet, etc., etc. I don't think we've ever experienced such kindness as we did in Iran, it was madness (in a good way). It still blows my mind.

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  6 месяцев назад +19

      This is so true. Iranian hospitality is out of this world. Such warm and welcoming people. But still u shouldn’t forget where you are. We had multiple encounters with the police and some of them ended quite strange

    • @mehran55
      @mehran55 5 месяцев назад +3

      The internet has been cut off in Iran for a year, we ourselves use a filter breaker to use the internet, even the Google App Store is a filter.

    • @koorosh2002
      @koorosh2002 5 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@mehran55filter breaker 😂😂

    • @mehran55
      @mehran55 5 месяцев назад

      @@koorosh2002 😂😂😂

    • @ariaspes3842
      @ariaspes3842 5 месяцев назад

      @@giantcheerio Why pay 6 figures if the spy acts like a spy? LMAO When you travel, try to understand that country's citizens' safety against plundering west and spies, not what you would like to see. Again, think Syria Iraq, not you. You accept the disasters in west as normal and expect unrealistic scenario when it comes to Iran

  • @MXB-1980
    @MXB-1980 6 месяцев назад +190

    Iranians are very hospitable and will share their food and anything they have with you. It's part of their culture.

  • @TimTrampar
    @TimTrampar 6 месяцев назад +160

    I cycled through Iran some years back and had a similar reaction to yours. As soon as I crossed the border I was like :Wow! this is so different. The attention could get overwhelming and whenever I was in a city I also spent a lot of time at the hostel. But the friendliness of people and the help I recieved everywhere is what stuck with me the most. Although I spent plenty of time worrying about things, looking back, Iran was possibly the most amazing country I've visited. Hope to return some day.

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  6 месяцев назад +11

      I feel exactly the same !

  • @irfangultekin45
    @irfangultekin45 6 месяцев назад +340

    I am Turkish. I live in Turkey. I have a friend of Iranian origin. I even want to think about the possibility of leaving Turkey. I love him and his family very much. Turks are also very hospitable, but we are very pleased with Iranian people. They are all friendly and trustworthy people.

    • @RossPacino
      @RossPacino 6 месяцев назад +17

      I am thankful for your kind words arkadas but keep in mind that while Iranians in general are kind and hospitable, there are good and bad people everywhere so being wary would be normal

    • @securityoffers
      @securityoffers 6 месяцев назад +10

      Cok tesekor abi. Turk arkadaslar cok mehraban ve ensan ❤

    • @bennyvanilly
      @bennyvanilly 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@securityoffers Cok eshek türklar

    • @Brain_gardening
      @Brain_gardening 5 месяцев назад +9

      ممنون از طرف ایرانی ها . ما هم شما ترکیه ای ها رو خیلی دوست داریم 🤍

    • @Persiatic
      @Persiatic 5 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you my turkish friend ❤

  • @ehsanjoud501
    @ehsanjoud501 5 месяцев назад +67

    Can't wait to see more of Iran. Thanks!

    • @saeedvahid6079
      @saeedvahid6079 5 месяцев назад +3

      We all hope to take back our country from the strangers dear brother

    • @hesamalizadeh5308
      @hesamalizadeh5308 5 месяцев назад +1

      GOD bless you 🙏✌️im iranian ❤

  • @farzinnasiri1084
    @farzinnasiri1084 6 месяцев назад +283

    welcome to our country, don't let what the media says take a hold on you. Iran is a beautiful country

    • @chris_noswe
      @chris_noswe 6 месяцев назад +6

      I think the mass migration of Iranians since the 70's speaks louder than "what the media says", but sure, mr Islamist.

    • @farzinnasiri1084
      @farzinnasiri1084 6 месяцев назад +33

      @chris_noswe dude😂😂 I'm one of those immigrants, but Iran's government and economic conditions doesn't represent the 90 million Iranians inside the country. the fact that you think I'm Islamist speaks for itself :) we are easily one of the misunderstood people in the world

    • @emanmoba
      @emanmoba 6 месяцев назад +20

      ​@@chris_nosweGet back to playing RDR 2. The reality is too complex for your brain

    • @User184dkcbt62s
      @User184dkcbt62s 6 месяцев назад +16

      ​@@farzinnasiri1084I would love to visit Iran, but as a Brit it doesn't seem advisable at this time. I've travelled to over 40 countries as a solo female, and I'll be going on the Silk Road later this year. I have a few Iranian friends, some of the kindest and most generous people I know. Perhaps one day... 🤞

    • @kr22100
      @kr22100 6 месяцев назад

      @@User184dkcbt62s Arrange your journey through Iran via official channels and you'd be absolutely fine. Ignore western media nonsense about the country. I can guarantee, whether you're a male or female, you'd be almost 100% safer in Tehran that you would ever be in London. Almost guaranteed ("almost" because nothing in life can be classed as guaranteed!) . "Perhaps one day" is neither here nor there. If you consider yourself as adventurous as you'd like us to believe then just go for it. What does " it doesn't seem advisable at this time" mean?!!

  • @bendenisereedy7865
    @bendenisereedy7865 5 месяцев назад +29

    At Grenoble University we British students didn't know any French students but spent our time with a group of Iranian students. They were charming, polite, hospitable and generous.

  • @mahsah83
    @mahsah83 5 месяцев назад +56

    As an Iranian this video hit different. There is no question that there's a huge difference between people and the government and as a foreigner you had the rights to be afraid of all those images the media put in your mind. Hope you enjoyed your stay here and this experience changed your opinion about Iran❤

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  5 месяцев назад +18

      Thank you for this comment. I really appreciate that. I did have a good time in Iran and at the same time had some struggles to overcome. I would come back though as I still can’t believe how welcoming and warm hearted Iranians are.

    • @mahsah83
      @mahsah83 5 месяцев назад

      @@giantcheerio you're always welcome here❤hope to see you again

    • @mahsah83
      @mahsah83 5 месяцев назад

      @AmazingNature-yi1wh yeah that's so true

    • @manchu1172
      @manchu1172 4 месяца назад

      America says only

  • @azinkhodaverdi
    @azinkhodaverdi 5 месяцев назад +31

    The Iranian people are very kind and generous. They will put all their efforts to help you in any way. Your fear is wrong. Do not let the fear ruin one of the best chances of engaging with the kind people. Enjoy the iranian hospitality, tradition, food, culture and history.

  • @mahsudesh
    @mahsudesh 5 месяцев назад +27

    Iran is epitome of extraordinary hospitality even when you face empty-handed Iranians.

  • @sharkmentality9717
    @sharkmentality9717 6 месяцев назад +64

    Iranian people do an incredible job keeping love with nomadic cyclist

  • @paymanmehrabi
    @paymanmehrabi 6 месяцев назад +81

    Welcome to Iran 🇮🇷💚🤍❤️

    • @nastaranhafezi6315
      @nastaranhafezi6315 5 месяцев назад +3

      This is not real flag of my country..the real flag of Iran is lion and Sun

    • @Mohammad.Mehdi.
      @Mohammad.Mehdi. 5 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@nastaranhafezi6315Currently, this is the flag of our country, Iran

    • @Anti_Seyyed
      @Anti_Seyyed 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@Mohammad.Mehdi.so what?! The occupier Islamic regime chose this symbol, it didn't ask us! That symbol has nothing to do with Iran and our history or culture! Occupier regime's flag has nothing to do with us! It's just a sign and reminder of genocide of Iranians and raping and killing Iranian women by Islamic Shia regime. It's not Iran's flag

    • @irpdr4292
      @irpdr4292 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@nastaranhafezi6315
      He threw back the lion and sun flag of Iran, but this flag 🇮🇷❤ was the cause of the country's independence and liberation from the hands of America

  • @raykleiner3151
    @raykleiner3151 6 месяцев назад +45

    Der Wahnsinn!! The hospitality of the Iranian people is legendary, I've wanted to bike in Iran for years, so following you guys and enjoying your experiences. Very real documentary you created. Viele Grūße!

  • @jonam7589
    @jonam7589 6 месяцев назад +555

    Watching the entire video now, I am shocked how frightened you are! I visited Iran a couple of years ago, and I found the people very friendly. Iranians are not their Islamic Arabic regime. In fact, the opposite is true. A number of times I was invited to stay with people , even over night. I was amazed as how genuinely nice they were. Watching too much the western media about the regime makes people think that they represent their people which is not the case. Iranians as a whole are very secular. Millions of Iranians have left the country due to their opposition to the regime and all the restriction and economic problems. People are awesome. I hope, I can visit Iran again, hopefully after the regime is overthrown! Get to know people! The purpose of your travels is to learn about different people and cultures. If you just stay with your friends, you might as well not travel! Iran is safer than most countries, especially here in the US!

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  6 месяцев назад +66

      My time in Iran was an experience that definitely changed my perspective on many things. However, it is understandable to be frightened because of everything portrayed in Western media, as well as the numerous messages I received advising me not to go. While my viewpoint has evolved, I disagree with the statement that Iran is safer than most countries. It is not. It may be as safe as other countries, but not safer. Additionally, the authorities (e.g., police) often behave unpredictably. For instance, two of the boys were subjected to an 8-hour investigation despite having done nothing wrong, and they were treated like spies.

    • @Mohsen.Dariush.
      @Mohsen.Dariush. 5 месяцев назад

      شما چرا از نظام جمهوری اسلامی ایران بد میگی. نظام و دولت ایران بهترین دولت جهان است. مردم ایران دولت را دوست دارند، ایران کشور قدرتمند است ، و آمریکا و اسرائیل از ایران ترس دارند چون ایران با فلسطین است.

    • @jonam7589
      @jonam7589 5 месяцев назад

      @@giantcheerio I was talking about people not the government/police! They are the main problem. They arrest people for their political views.

    • @Navid-ts4lb
      @Navid-ts4lb 5 месяцев назад

      Our country is safe & people are nice exactly because of regime which is nicely bounded to Iranian tradition otherwise it was like many other countries controlled by globalists

    • @kratosmenethil212
      @kratosmenethil212 5 месяцев назад +21

      when regime is overthrown? not even in your dream mr.joon

  • @robingood62
    @robingood62 3 месяца назад +2

    This video warms my heart! I am German and I can say, all Iranians I ever met here in Germany were honest and friendly people. And that is not just me. I don't know anyone who don't like Iranians.

  • @jeffdible8171
    @jeffdible8171 6 месяцев назад +66

    The people of Iran are incredibly generous and beautiful humans. The government on the other hand.... Thank you for showing us your experience.

  • @_rakkim
    @_rakkim 6 месяцев назад +75

    Iran is magnificent country and people of Iran are one of the most hospitable people on this planet! I have cycled nore than 3000km through Iran and made many friends and had a great time. I also loved the like on Mars landscape and enjoyed beautiful coast. If you go to Pakistan you are just about to see the next level of hospitality! And start drinking probiotics at least 7 days before Karachi 👌🫣😉😎🚵‍♂️

    • @ema-b1h
      @ema-b1h 6 месяцев назад

      why probaiotics?

    • @EricRandall-n1t
      @EricRandall-n1t 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@ema-b1h to strengthen your stomach!

    • @_rakkim
      @_rakkim 6 месяцев назад

      @@ema-b1h yo fight food poisoning= stomach viruses

    • @hsoderberg6505
      @hsoderberg6505 6 месяцев назад

      Do you think nationality makes a difference or does it not matter?

    • @_rakkim
      @_rakkim 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@hsoderberg6505 it makes a world difference

  • @kuyaburdickdimayuga576
    @kuyaburdickdimayuga576 6 месяцев назад +28

    Iran is a good place for adventure environment,culture,and people. I went there before but it is a job related and I enjoy my job assignment there food and environment. Stay safe in cycling cheers from Isla Filipinas.

  • @Asmrwithshabnam
    @Asmrwithshabnam 5 месяцев назад +11

    Welcome to my beautiful country ❤love you from Iran 🇮🇷 ❤

  • @stevemansouri.5290
    @stevemansouri.5290 5 месяцев назад +4

    This brought tears to my eyes. I haven't seen my country for over 40 years, and seeing you guys going through this beautiful heaven, just, made me feel very happy and, at the same time, sad, missing out so much. I was 18 years old when I had to leave. I didn't think it would be such a long time without seeing my home and my people.
    Thank you for this amazing video. ❤❤❤

    • @NaderDehghani-j7i
      @NaderDehghani-j7i 11 дней назад

      سلام هم وطن شما مگ چ مشکلی داری ک ب کشور خود نمی‌توانی بیایی بیا قدمت روی چشم ما ایران خیییلی آزادی و دوس داشتنی هست گذشته رو فراموش کن ایران از تمامه کشورهایی جهان آزاد تراست✋🌹❤️❤️😊

  • @Nomad962
    @Nomad962 6 месяцев назад +46

    Hello... Fellow bikepacker here. I have been waiting for you to post this vlog about traveling through Iran. I am glad you and your partner made it through without a hitch. I admire your courage to go towards the unknown and genuinely try to understand the countries and cultures you travel through. I especially admire your ability to share your vulnerabilities to help others overcome theirs. I would like to offer you a possible explanation as to why you felt the way you did in your first week in Iran. This is solely based on the commentary you offered in the vlog. Prior to entering Iran, you had built in your mind a certain template on how you think the Iranian people would be. That template is based on preconceived notions seeded by what you had been reading, hearing, and watching on Iran and Islam in general. The negative template that you constructed in your mind over a long period of time (could be years) generated a lot of fear, pent-up negative energy that those of us who watch your videos of your ride to the Iranian border and once you entered the country could feel in your voice. The reality you encountered once you started interacting with the Iranian people did not match the template you had in your subconscious; the Iranians were helpful, kind, smiling. It didn't make sense. The fear you felt is real, the pent-up energy almost has a physical presence in your body, but you can not justify it; it is incongruous with your current experience of the Iranian people and it does not make sense. Consequently, you started feeling withdrawn. Because the fear is in you and you can not get rid of it, you get rid of the interaction with the Iranian people and instead, turn towards what is familiar, i.e. the group of European cyclists you met at the hostel. My recommendation to you, if I may, is to embrace the opportunities to interact with the Iranian people, especially women of your age, to try to understand the culture and the religion and to deconstruct your negative template you carried as you crossed the border. It is only then that the fear will dissipate and you will start feeling more in harmony with your environment. I look forward to your future vlogs biking through Iran. Good luck.

    • @jonam7589
      @jonam7589 6 месяцев назад +4

      I don't know who you are and this is the first time this site popped out on my laptop! However, I must command you for your wisdom. I am shocked how frightened this poor lady is!

    • @mahdiebrahimi9609
      @mahdiebrahimi9609 6 месяцев назад +1

      Your explanations are beneficial.

    • @MaryamHashemiAhmadi
      @MaryamHashemiAhmadi 5 месяцев назад +4

      Nicely put! frightened herself to death before entering the country, waiting for something bad to happen! and then justifying it as it's normal to be frightened given the media portrayals! This level of concern, is NOT normal. You did not travel to a war zone!

    • @fato9583
      @fato9583 5 месяцев назад

      @@Nomad962 but you forgot this! Some people get paid to spread lies and fear about Iran! Political agenda!

    • @AtefehMovaffaghi
      @AtefehMovaffaghi 3 месяца назад

      Iran is not a war zone. It is a country totally in peace, except that people dislike their dictator government. ​@@MaryamHashemiAhmadi

  • @FB-mz8gq
    @FB-mz8gq 6 месяцев назад +30

    The people in Iran would love to meet you!
    In 2015 we (father and son) spent three weeks in Iran, just after Nowruz in March.
    The second day in Tehran we went to the Grand Bazar where we met an Iranian young man, Muhammad who invited us for lunch the other day. So we went there and it was fantastic: the whole family (father, mother, aunts, uncles, siblings, nieces and nephews) were there, seated on beautiful rugs on the floor (but of course separated). On the wall portrets of Khomeini and Khamenei. Lunch was wonderful, visually attractive and very tasty.
    Later in Shiraz we had lunch with a more modern family, seated around a table. The ladies there did not wear a scarf (in house) until later that afternoon the grandmother and some aunts arrived. On the wall a panorama photo of the skyline of New York.
    Another time we were near the bazar and my son asked some youngsters where to buy telephone cards. They took us to a newsstand, talked to the salesman, got a card, payed for it and handed the card to my son. Both my son and I tried to pay them back but they kept refusing. They didn't speak English except for a few words but wanted to know where we came from: Ah, Ollanda! and spread their arms as if they were the Dutch soccer player van Persie who had shortly before made a remarkable goal (a header) against Spain.
    Later we went to mount Tochal, north of Tehran, by subway to Tajrish and further by taxi. But the last part to the cable car station went by bus. A very crowded bus so we entered through the back door like a lot of people and during the ride I tried to get to the front to be able to pay. I couldn't really get there so I asked a man standing in front of me how much for the fare, waving with a few banknotes. He turned round to the driver, handed him some money out of his own pocket and when he turned back to me he steadfastly refused my money, all the while saying: Your welcome!
    We have been to Shiraz, Persepolis, Kerman, Mahan, Yazd, Esfahan and some smaller places. But everywhere we went people were glad to meet us.
    With only one exception: a hotel manager who scolded a woman who wanted to give me (a man!) her phone number in case we were to visit the town where she lived. He reacted as if she were a prostitute offering her services ...
    The woman just looked at me, shrugged her shoulders and said: This is Iran!
    I surely hope you will be able to enjoy Iran and its people to the fullest.

  • @Gabischmidtttttt
    @Gabischmidtttttt 6 месяцев назад +21

    I love this country. Beautiful, good food, fabuous history and very hospitable people

  • @thecinamo
    @thecinamo 6 месяцев назад +14

    A warm and deep welcome for coming to our country🥰

  • @royaaryan1898
    @royaaryan1898 5 месяцев назад +2

    I am watching your video from Canada, and I should add that I am Iranian. When I saw your video and saw your concern, before entering Iran, I knew that when you go to my dear country, all your worries will be solved. Iranian people are the most hospitable and generous people. I am glad that you got to know our hospitality culture during your trip. Have a nice trip, dear ones❤

    • @ytc257
      @ytc257 5 месяцев назад

      Tun Tuni

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  5 месяцев назад +1

      I didn’t hide my fear when I went to Iran. Even though I talked to many people who went Iran and a couple of Iranians I still felt uncomfortable but I knew that this was just in my mind. Iranian people were so super welcoming and their hospitality is out of this world. But I still fear the authorities as we had some unpleasant experiences with the police.

    • @amirbahmanasadi6858
      @amirbahmanasadi6858 4 месяца назад

      @@giantcheerio even me as Iranian I had bad experience with the authorities without any reason and I understand the amount of fear that your face with the authorities as a foreigner . fun fact : it is my first time that I coming to Germany , I’m here as student and I was surprised about how German people are kind to me 😅 hit me up whenever you come to Berlin

  • @klausmusterfau3087
    @klausmusterfau3087 6 месяцев назад +9

    Vielen Dank! Ich finde es ist eine grosse Bereicherung so entfernte Länder und deren Menschen so ungekünstelt zu sehen.

  • @samthescientist5790
    @samthescientist5790 5 месяцев назад

    Welcome to Iran, You guys are just amazing! watched your videos multiple time.Wish you a safe and happy journey along Iran and rest of countries

  • @maryammohammadnezhad7235
    @maryammohammadnezhad7235 5 месяцев назад +3

    I'm from tabriz city but now far from home , seeing these scenes made me so emotional.

  • @hamzamrd2396
    @hamzamrd2396 21 день назад

    This the hospitality of our beautiful culture and our nice neighbour Iran. Not the middle east media show to the world. Proud of you Iran✌️❤️🇦🇫🇮🇷

  • @mohsenbarati3960
    @mohsenbarati3960 5 месяцев назад +5

    Iranians are the most hospitable people in the world specially specially towards tourists!

  • @furkanunlu4472
    @furkanunlu4472 5 месяцев назад +2

    I was about the say that you guys have nothing to be scared when you are traveling in Iran but I just saw that video posted a month ago so you guys probably have so much experience now I'm a Turkish guy who traveled in Iran more than eight months in the last two years my time in Iran was allways amazing I suggest everyone to visit Iran amazing people amazing culture have a nice journey in Iran be safe and have fun guys

  • @dmb9532
    @dmb9532 5 месяцев назад +2

    i am very happy that you chose my country to visit. We the people only want peace and friendship for the whole world. I love you from Iran❤

  • @nghiamedia
    @nghiamedia 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks!

  • @lawlietl-6836
    @lawlietl-6836 6 месяцев назад +55

    It's such amazing how 100% of the videos about Iran, everyone get impressed with the kindness of the people.
    Regardless our midia make them look like monsters
    I prefere believe on normal people from RUclips

    • @3niknicholson
      @3niknicholson 6 месяцев назад

      I think it's just the crazy governments that are monsters, Iranian people are warm and open.

    • @jonam7589
      @jonam7589 6 месяцев назад +4

      media reflects more the fascist Islamic Arabic regime. People hate the regime and are very secular and that's the reason millions have emigrated from Iran! When visitors go to Iran they face the Iranisans and Persian culture not the forced Isalmic regime. It is a cultural hospitality towards the guests, especially those coming from far places!

    • @lokihammerfall7781
      @lokihammerfall7781 6 месяцев назад

      @@jonam7589 Islam (Shia) is part of Iran which you can not get rid of it and actually it is not a bad thing in its own essence. What you need in Iran is a secular political system and thus you will find peace.

    • @360degreeswrestling9
      @360degreeswrestling9 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@jonam7589 Do not lie and do not spoil the minds of the people of the world. This hospitality of Iranians originates from Islamic and Iranian culture. There is migration everywhere in the world and it is not unique to Iran. Every tourist who has come to Iran has understood this very well and understood that what the world's media say about Iran is nothing more than a lie. Be fair and enjoy Iranian culture and hospitality.

    • @trollboy1054
      @trollboy1054 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@lokihammerfall7781u have no idea, being muslim is not a bad thing, but using it as an emblem of fear and dictatorism is a very bad thing

  • @eliiii1995
    @eliiii1995 5 месяцев назад +2

    Iranian people care about each other and of course about tourists. They're so kind and welcoming❤

  • @pereirarfc
    @pereirarfc 6 месяцев назад +31

    The way you share your feelings with us is really special.
    Thanks!

  • @AA-rc4zr
    @AA-rc4zr 15 дней назад

    Iran has gotten bad press for over 45 years. I am an Iranian American. The first time I visited Iran after 29 years absence I was nervous as you were. With each subsequent visit, several in the course of 5 years, I rediscovered and fell in love with the culture and the people. Glad you got matched with a group to feel more comfortable and confident in your journey. I wish you could experience Iran the way I did.

  • @golden220student7
    @golden220student7 6 месяцев назад +3

    God bless you and your companions. Don't take social media too seriously when it comes to news. I hope you had a wonderful time in Iran and made some great memories. Iranians are good people with hospitality and are friendly.

  • @rosegreen9488
    @rosegreen9488 9 дней назад

    Iran/ Persia is a beautiful country with many different tourist destinations from North to South , with beautiful nature, mountains, jungles, sea side, islands and historical sites. Persian people are very friendly and hospitable too. Great content mate, keep up the good work!

  • @karinkoch8443
    @karinkoch8443 6 месяцев назад +17

    Your capability to tell a good story in words and pictures is outstanding.

  • @pooya130
    @pooya130 5 месяцев назад +16

    I'm from Iran and I've been living in a western country for a couple of decades now. It is understandably awkward for you facing the intense hospitality from strangers, but watching your experience made me cry hard. I am not sure why. Probably because I have been living in a society with clear / strict personal boundaries, and watching your experience brought back memories of my childhood.
    Iran is by no means the best country to live in (for various reasons), or people would not be immigrating away from it. But there is certainly something magical about the culture.

    • @fato9583
      @fato9583 5 месяцев назад +1

      @pooya130 people of Iran immigrate for many reasons but the most popular reason for Iranians is when they don't like their own families anymore so they leave them to meet strangers.

    • @abtinnavid6903
      @abtinnavid6903 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@fato9583
      What are you talking about? Are you Iranian? We love our family, but not the regime. That is why Iranians leave! You don’t like your family? That’s just you, not Iranians.

    • @مهردادپیروز
      @مهردادپیروز 5 месяцев назад +1

      It has nothing to do with the regim .it has many things to do with economy and the consequences from it period.

    • @abtinnavid6903
      @abtinnavid6903 5 месяцев назад

      @@مهردادپیروز
      Period!!! Where have you been kid over the past 45 year?! Probably not born! It has nothing to do with the regime. Are you kidding?!

    • @AbtinB-zr2qr
      @AbtinB-zr2qr 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@fato9583what the fuck even does that mean?

  • @EricRandall-n1t
    @EricRandall-n1t 6 месяцев назад +5

    I just love your videos and i think your reaction to being there is very human, and I get it - you name awkwardly magical perfectly. And I saw another video of a couple who cycled through Iran, and their approach was different, they just embraced the difference and went with it, ending up at wedding parties and being taken on tours of the country. There is something about completely letting go of judgement and strangeness, of others and yourself. But hey, I'm in Ireland and the furthest I got to was Spain! Go well, with love.

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for your words. I guess everyone has a different approach. I would have loved to just go with the flow but there were some personal thing that didn’t let me plus having the puppy didn’t allow us to just do whatever

  • @adelsahranavard2205
    @adelsahranavard2205 2 месяца назад

    im so happy you visited our country and felt real Iranian social vibe, we iraninans, might not be proud of our government, but I am proud of our people ! I'm so touched and feel such deep feelings watching this video , happy for you and our people !

  • @user-uu1qc2du9b
    @user-uu1qc2du9b 6 месяцев назад +3

    You are so incredibly brave and adventurous! Thank you for showing us this beautifull country. Kudo's for actually care about the dog and taking him, he is one lucky canine.

  • @mehdisalehi3057
    @mehdisalehi3057 5 месяцев назад

    I accidentally came across your video of the trip to Iran today and it made me very happy. I hope your trip was safe and full of amazing memories.

  • @Dampflanze
    @Dampflanze 6 месяцев назад +7

    Meinen Opa Oma und meine Tanten hab ich als Kind so erlebt. Damals fand ich es unangenehm und aufdringlich wenn sie mir immer wieder Essen anboten und uns das Auto mit Essen vollluden. Mich hat dein Bericht aufgewühlt und mir kamen die Tränen. We fckn lost it. Wir haben keine Erzählung mehr die uns gemeinsam ist, wissen nicht was uns als Menschen ausmacht. Ach keine Ahnung. Das Fremde und Widersprüchliche zu erleben dürfte sich als wertvolle Erfahrung zeigen. Gute Reise weiterhin

  • @MahsaK-eo1sl
    @MahsaK-eo1sl 5 месяцев назад +1

    Ich bin eine iranische Frau, die fast 30 Jahre im Iran gelebt hat. Ich habe durch ganzes Video nur geweint. Total verstehe ich dich mit meinem ganzen Herz, weil wir immer auch so “timid” sind wenn wir draußen gehen. Es tut mir Leid, dass Sie diese Gefühle hatten. Ja, die Leute sind echt nett und das Land ist wirklich wunderbar. Danke fürs VISIT❤️

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  5 месяцев назад

      Danke für deine ehrlichen Worte ✨🙏mamnoon!

  • @SheykhBozorg
    @SheykhBozorg 5 месяцев назад +2

    We're pleased to be coming to our country ❤️❤️

  • @onemorecyclist
    @onemorecyclist 6 месяцев назад +2

    What a fantastic watch and such a well-edited and put together video too! Experiencing the kindness and hospitality of strangers, far from home and familiar surroundings, is a life-experience to treasure (and to 'pay forward' with others whenever you can). Look forward to the next instalments and happy cycling!

  • @mariocouture1596
    @mariocouture1596 6 месяцев назад +5

    Wow! So amazing!! What a great episode!! 🤩👏🙏

  • @alishahbazian7906
    @alishahbazian7906 5 месяцев назад

    What an amazing journey, remember that you have our full support in Iran, i understand the fear of unknown, but it's natural and sometimes magnified by our survival instinct and media as well, i wish an amazing experience from my country.

  • @kathleenhart707
    @kathleenhart707 6 месяцев назад +6

    Now that was special, and magical too. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

    • @ytc257
      @ytc257 5 месяцев назад

      ❤Do you know Jesus is a messenger of God

  • @sinaastian1056
    @sinaastian1056 5 месяцев назад +1

    I wish i knew u were coming so that i can have the honour of having some photos with you two wonderful guys ! Wish all the safe and sweet travels

  • @rezakhademi2891
    @rezakhademi2891 5 месяцев назад +6

    We Iranian know the negative view foreigners hold about our country unfortunately, but this level of fear and negativity was completely new for me. I guess you didn't watched other traveller's videos before your trip.

  • @AceAku
    @AceAku 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful land, beautiful people. Iran is one the cradles of civilization and steeped in a culture older and more open than any I have ever encountered. I would wholeheartedly recommend going there.

  • @sinatravel1802
    @sinatravel1802 5 месяцев назад +2

    Welcome to Iran, from 🇮🇷 Iran ❤😊

  • @AcfLavertyy
    @AcfLavertyy 4 месяца назад +1

    Cant wait to hear/see more

  • @MahdiAlizade021
    @MahdiAlizade021 5 месяцев назад +2

    wlc to TABRIZ.hope you are satisfied with every thing.wish you best of luck

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  5 месяцев назад

      Tabriz was impressive. Especially that giant market! I have never seen something like that in my life before!

    • @MahdiAlizade021
      @MahdiAlizade021 5 месяцев назад

      @@giantcheerio thank you for all your positive energy..what a pitty that we didnt know your here ...when ever you came here again we are here for you..feel comfortable❤️

  • @bobboby2914
    @bobboby2914 5 месяцев назад +1

    ❤❤Hello, welcome to Tabriz, I saw you at the Shahnaz intersection and I knew for sure that you would have RUclips. I really wanted to watch your video. I found it by chance today. I enjoyed watching it. I liked it. I wish you a good and safe journey. I wish all the passengers. Babak - Tabriz

  • @user1.ab.8
    @user1.ab.8 5 месяцев назад +4

    8:39 - This is how mainstream media can confuse people by just picking and showing the negative parts of a country. Myself, as an Iranian who has lived outside of Iran for a long time, was affected by these negative clips from Iran by Iranians outside of Iran and foreign media. Then I stopped watching and listening to them. Instead, I follow RUclipsrs from Iran who walk in the streets and show raw footage. Now I want to go back to my country and visit it.

  • @bayliner6296
    @bayliner6296 5 месяцев назад +1

    Furthermore, you two and the others on bike that you meet are very lucky to go freely to bike Iran when we are not able. I can a cross your video accidentally and right as start seeing it, felt very jealous and tears filled my eyes. People Iran and their deep Hospitality is know around the world. Not only inside but also outside where they have call it home not by choice but by force. With the HOPE that one day before this short life ends, we return and enjoy the land like you two do. Our own land.

  • @rs-ld1lj
    @rs-ld1lj 5 месяцев назад +4

    You better go sit inside your house. I can not believe someone receives this amount of hospitality and feels unsecure again. From Italy.

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  5 месяцев назад +3

      You clearly didn’t leave your own couch that often.

  • @steveelkins52
    @steveelkins52 3 месяца назад

    that was a wonderful , atmospheric bit of filming, you are so clever to be able to achieve that. i am scared for your safety, I hope it all goes well.

  • @amir_aj2974
    @amir_aj2974 6 месяцев назад +4

    thanks a ton for showing iran

  • @farzan000
    @farzan000 4 месяца назад +1

    As a middle-aged man, I assure you that the majority of Iranians are hospitable towards foreigners especially those from Western countries, and this is just a part of Iranian culture, so feel free to visit Iran more often, especially in bigger groups. You are always welcome to Iran.

  • @arashahmadi3137
    @arashahmadi3137 5 месяцев назад +4

    Hello ❤❤❤
    Welcome to Iran. I live in Tehran and if you are still in Iran and have traveled to Tehran, I would be happy to come to our house so that I can get to know you better and show you the beautiful places of Tehran.

  • @rahelehheydari1276
    @rahelehheydari1276 5 месяцев назад +1

    Welcome to my country. I hope you will come back to our country again and have beautiful moments. Thank you for introducing Iran to others. I appreciate you.❤🇮🇷

    • @ytc257
      @ytc257 5 месяцев назад

      🧕🤗

  • @Sfereshth
    @Sfereshth 6 месяцев назад +10

    مردم ایران مهمان‌ پذیرترین مردم دنیا هستند welcome to iran

  • @Alireza.Akhlaghi.Official
    @Alireza.Akhlaghi.Official 4 месяца назад

    I saw your video. I am very happy that you traveled to Iran. How I loved your sense of confusion before entering Iran. And how much happier I was to see that your opinion improved. I wish you would take a picture of those who helped you and broadcast it. The world needs these people more and more. People who help without receiving profit. And how interesting you described complimenting.
    I will follow your videos. Hoping for success.

  • @rossfishy
    @rossfishy 6 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing as always. What are journey to have traveled so far to suddenly feel so foreign. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mariacamilaramirezportela4198
    @mariacamilaramirezportela4198 5 месяцев назад

    girl you are so awesome, i feel everything you say and show on your videos are real, you dont pretend you just are! Very entertaining

  • @tomsitzman3952
    @tomsitzman3952 6 месяцев назад +3

    When losing your rear derailer, put the chain in the middle chain ring on the rear cluster and use the two or three front chain rings. Now you have a three speed bike. Over the years done it several times. If there are a lot of hills put the chain in a larger chain ring on the rear cluster.

  • @henkmans7549
    @henkmans7549 3 месяца назад

    These are your experiences and interpretations of events, and I don’t want to argue about that. My current perspective has been shaped differently, admittedly far less complete than yours. I’ve watched many many videos of Westerners traveling through Iran by bike, car, or public transport, and they were warmly welcomed everywhere. I’ve experienced this same hospitality from Iranians I’ve tutored in my own country. With them, I quickly found myself enjoying meals and engaging in interesting and entertaining conversations rather than just working. My experiences with Iranians have been consistently positive, and I’m eager to experience that warmth firsthand in Iran soon.

  • @essi85360
    @essi85360 6 месяцев назад +7

    Thanks for the great video.✨

  • @thinshadow
    @thinshadow 5 месяцев назад +1

    You have a very poetic and engaging way of storytelling. As always, I very much enjoyed this video and have a tremendous respect for your adventuring spirit.

  • @SudeshKusumsiri
    @SudeshKusumsiri 6 месяцев назад +4

    I will come to Iran one day to go cycling.

  • @hadisjalilian3139
    @hadisjalilian3139 6 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing video. I do hope that your experience in Iran would be nice. Looking forward to your next episodes. 🤞

  • @Armanizadpanah
    @Armanizadpanah 6 месяцев назад +15

    Hope you all have great time in iran , my people are kind and generous and land is very beautifull , but our goverment and rules are awfull , anyway hope make great memory in iran and hope you can see Shiraz (my city ) ❤

  • @serenaleigh8418
    @serenaleigh8418 5 месяцев назад

    Appreciate that you did this journey Iranian are in fact those who were kind to you but the rules currently make difference circumstances. Good luck for your coming journeys.

  • @farhadfarhadian1111
    @farhadfarhadian1111 5 месяцев назад +4

    Aryan hospitality from the ancient time!
    The key to success in spreading the Persian culture language and tradition in the whole region

  • @ohjajohh
    @ohjajohh 5 месяцев назад +1

    Oh wow, RUclips just recommended this video to me! I'm 4 minutes into the video and as I love both dogs and cycling I already know I'm gonna love this vid :)

  • @HarryFenton6124
    @HarryFenton6124 6 месяцев назад +3

    Every time I see Oscar I want to cry. I`m only 64.

  • @DaNy89274
    @DaNy89274 4 месяца назад

    I am glad that you have visited my country 🌹

  • @khmansour1
    @khmansour1 6 месяцев назад +5

    دمعت عيني من طيبة الناس وكرمهم واخلاقهم العالية شعب ايران شعب طيب ومحترم. يا لطيف ماذا يفعل القلق والخوف بالإنسان. الناس طيبين والارض جميله لكن الخوف والقلق حبسك في الفندق. استغربت والله ان مش انتي بس في ايران الصدفة جمعتكم يعني الدنيا امان والشعب تمام.

    • @anzantv
      @anzantv 5 месяцев назад

  • @rkh1718
    @rkh1718 3 месяца назад

    Hi there. Seeing how scared you were while visiting my country just broke my heart. Hopefully, we'll get to fix our country and our image so our children can be better friends. Stay safe & happy

  • @kouroshhakhamanesh852
    @kouroshhakhamanesh852 6 месяцев назад +6

    As an Iranian living in EU I know our hospitality might be overwhelming for you especially Germans. My advice is just get used to be treated differently good because Iranian people are obsessed with showing they are different from their government and we are kind to everyone. When people do "Tarof" just accept it and enjoy it and be sure they don't want anything in return just your happiness and satisfaction.
    Have a fun trip
    #Woman_Life_Freedom for Iran 💚🤍❤️

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  6 месяцев назад +4

      The hospitality was overwhelming. Indeed. Sometimes I really couldn’t believe my eyes. From all the countries I have visited Irans hospitality is something that I will never ever forget

    • @stephenkirk946
      @stephenkirk946 3 месяца назад

      EXACTLY....hospitality might be overwhelming for you especially Germans...HE HE HE... SOUTH AFRICA WOULD BE THE SAME AS IRAN ..COOL VIDEO THANKS...WATCHED IT TWICE NOW...😍

  • @accbecky
    @accbecky 6 месяцев назад +1

    I was waiting for this video ,thank you , watching right now!

  • @sabzsazanarchitecturegroup3269
    @sabzsazanarchitecturegroup3269 6 месяцев назад +27

    Alternative title: "I traveled to a country and everyone has been nice to me so far but it is not exactly like my own country and I'm brainwashed by media so I feel blue"

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  6 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for your sarcasm. This is the wrong place for it. I am sharing an experience and I share my feelings.

    • @dustymadness
      @dustymadness 3 месяца назад

      @@giantcheerio great video by the way loved that how you described every feeling you've felt and experienced through your journey here in Iran THE story telling was beautiful can't wait for further episodes of this supposedly 2 day trip 😅😅

  • @Princes_1985
    @Princes_1985 5 месяцев назад +1

    Iranian people are kind and hospitable, Iranian women have worked hard for freedom. Iranian people love all the people of the world

  • @23Gears
    @23Gears 6 месяцев назад +6

    I'm not crying - you're crying! ❤❤

  • @FarhangMahmoodian
    @FarhangMahmoodian 3 месяца назад

    I love the story line of this video. Looking forward for next video in Iran❤

  • @ogamawab
    @ogamawab 6 месяцев назад +2

    love this...

  • @arashirandost7616
    @arashirandost7616 5 месяцев назад

    We Iranians love to see people like you travel in Our country. We are very kind and warm to other Iranian also.

  • @farshid71
    @farshid71 6 месяцев назад +6

    I think the media really got to your head, although you were in Iran and treated with kindness, you still had doubts which is very sad.

    • @giantcheerio
      @giantcheerio  6 месяцев назад

      You just watched my first 3 days in Iran. Of course I still had doubts and had to acclimatise myself

    • @jojookoko9961
      @jojookoko9961 3 месяца назад

      من نمیدانم ترس شما از چیست؟ از مهربانی مردم؟ یا کمکهای انها؟ قبول کنید ترستان غیر منطقیست.. زیاد رسانه های غربی را قبول دارید

  • @OddlandReview
    @OddlandReview 3 месяца назад

    I went there and the word that i often use to describe Iran is magical

  • @ardetag
    @ardetag 6 месяцев назад +3

    Just relax and enjoy your time in the most amazing country in the world. Also, they love Germans.

  • @_UniCode_
    @_UniCode_ 3 месяца назад

    Welcome to Iran. Hope it make dramatic and good memory for you. Our nation are so kind, Hope you visit this country again by so many other beautiful journy's events and memories♥