Hitchhiking IRAQ - IRAN BORDER 🇮🇶(Driver tried to kiss me)

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  • @IndigoTraveller
    @IndigoTraveller  5 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Thank you for watching guys! Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below, see you in the next video for more adventures!
    *My photos of Iran:* instagram.com/indigo.traveller/

    • @antonioelmurr7731
      @antonioelmurr7731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      This guy is the definition of balls. 😂😂

    • @pike796
      @pike796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      11:50
      Its an arab thing to kiss on cheeks when they're greeting eachother and abadan and ahwaz peaple are mixed arab persian...not all arabs do that "kiss" but some do
      Also first he sain
      "Friends..buddies"
      Then he said "they will come and pick you up now just stay here".

    • @CEOofWalking
      @CEOofWalking 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Guy @ 7:23 mentions Johnny Sins, who is one of the top male porn actors and also does vlogs now, and he actually watches Your videos, and tells about that after the eight minute mark th-cam.com/video/Q6DvOV18_9I/w-d-xo.html

    • @FTownBear
      @FTownBear 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      quality as always.stay safe.keep up your good work.

    • @teabag1165
      @teabag1165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's surprising how everyone is welcoming to visitors except the whiteman in his country..

  • @ronaldogusmao
    @ronaldogusmao 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm Brazilian and I found the flags and football shirts on the Iran-Iraq border amazing. Thank you very much to the Iranians for affection for my country. Nick, your videos are sensational (I felt like eating that falafel sandwich, delicious hahahaha....)

  • @mhsnk905
    @mhsnk905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    11:57 Translation: "Stay here, he will pick you up soon". The kiss is pretty normal in Iran. Don't panic or get flattered!

  • @MrMehreiran
    @MrMehreiran 5 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Dude, in the Iranian culture, like the Italian and many other cultures, kiss on the cheek is a sign of friendship and respect. 😂😂

    • @fabioabalsamo906
      @fabioabalsamo906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Italian met Italian people kiss not met tourist 🇮🇹 🇮🇹🇮🇹👑

    • @Thatboiettouffe
      @Thatboiettouffe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sam Sam no we kiss 3 time

    • @Thatboiettouffe
      @Thatboiettouffe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sam Sam and not much gay in here

    • @cshelley5658
      @cshelley5658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh yeah completely cultural thing- in Australia for example instead of shaking your hand they hold other areas and shake that. So friendly...scary friendly even invited me to his house. At least that's what Bruce told me. New Zealand not nearly as polite.

    • @nastaranzarrin3231
      @nastaranzarrin3231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly👍

  • @wfilippi18
    @wfilippi18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I'm Brazilian, and it was so nics to see there's a whole city that loves my country. It is very clear how much people love Brazil when travel to some countries. People get really really excited just because I'm Brazilian.

    • @Abadani
      @Abadani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wagner, use key words of "Abadan Brezilete" or Abadan=Brazil and you find lots of videos. We ABadanis love Brazil footbal team and our official colors are those of Brazil flag.
      Abadan, Brezilete means Abadan the Brazil (of the footbal). Our local Footbal team is called "San'at Naft Abadan" which translates to Abadan Oil Industries. Abadan used to have the largest oil Refinery in the world. ( th-cam.com/video/1ik0oeYRYXs/w-d-xo.html ) ( th-cam.com/video/EZj-XCHR0JA/w-d-xo.html )

    • @Abadani
      @Abadani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @xargs00 loving in general is much better than hating.
      I hope one day everybody loves everybody else.

    • @roz.78
      @roz.78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/S0TKvUTbrwU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/epMuy94Pt2g/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/yPw-bEOUgn8/w-d-xo.html

    • @Kaizuk0hakupac
      @Kaizuk0hakupac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should thank Ronaldo Phenomenon for that, and Pele

    • @AssyrianKing209
      @AssyrianKing209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bro as a kid playing soccer in Iran, my favorite team was always Brazil. I always picked Brazil when I played video games too, much respect to all of you. Love the Brazilian people and hope to visit one day.

  • @naderyeganeh
    @naderyeganeh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +415

    he kissed you and told "refigh/doost" which means mate/friend in Persian. and doesn't want money cause you are his mate and said.stay here, my son will come to drive you around and help you...
    in Iran its not odd thing two man kiss each other on cheeks(it's pretty common), sign of friendship and respect not homosexuality

    • @BreakerOneNine07
      @BreakerOneNine07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@pipsmaster1367 Why is it ugly and rude behavior? They do the same thing in a lot of European countries as well.

    • @derekwebster8442
      @derekwebster8442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Do they also tell you how handsome you are as well...????

    • @BreakerOneNine07
      @BreakerOneNine07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@derekwebster8442 I guess if that is their opinion of him? LOL

    • @davoodkamali
      @davoodkamali 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      رفته کلی غذای ارزون خورده بهش حال دادند حالا ما شدیم بد. هر چی میکشیم از خوبی ه خودمون ه و غریب پرستی. باید بذاریم اینجا دهنشون سرویس شه آیا؟؟

    • @davoodkamali
      @davoodkamali 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@derekwebster8442 nice joke ever 😁 😁 😁 😁

  • @deni7457
    @deni7457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Respect you for being positive and supportive for the local people and culture regardless of the country and despite improvised lifestyle

  • @freddymarcolarsen
    @freddymarcolarsen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    I am LOVING your videos of IRAN, I am flying there in a few days for a 20day long trip around the country... Super excited!

    • @SubzizGamesStudio
      @SubzizGamesStudio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Welcome Already Fred

    • @alighanavati7639
      @alighanavati7639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If you ever came to ahvaz and needed a free tour , just contact me brother. I hope you have a fun time in Iran

    • @matin653
      @matin653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fred Larsen If you would like you can visit The Tehran International Book Festival cuz when you're in Iran this event is going on

    • @BeyondWithAlireza
      @BeyondWithAlireza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Document it Fred

    • @freddymarcolarsen
      @freddymarcolarsen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Martin Khadem that sounds amazing! Love Hafez! Contact me on insta we can chat! @fredlarsen_

  • @Naniz90
    @Naniz90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am from Iran, currently living in London and the good thing about your Iran series videos is that I have never had the chance to visit the cities that you have visited on the south coast. So a huge thank you for that🙏 . On that note, Im surprised that you never got to visit bigger cities such as shiraz or Esfahan during your stay as these two cities are "must to visit" with lots of history and range of culture.
    In addition, I have to admit that Persian gulf has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
    God bless and good luck with the rest of your journey!

  • @awd2272
    @awd2272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +627

    He said:
    " wait here and he's gonna come here to get you there "
    Probably he arranged with someone to give you a ride to your destination.
    BTW he said " friend, buddy" just the moment he kissed you 3 TIMES.
    😂😂😂😂😂
    Don't worry about it. When we really like a dude we kiss him 3 times.
    It a custom here.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Thanks!

    • @DaftPunkSkittle
      @DaftPunkSkittle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      sounds suspect af bro

    • @lionking7741
      @lionking7741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@DaftPunkSkittle 😂😂

    • @rkerr2
      @rkerr2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yup, totally legit. Same as Iraq.

    • @begobolehsjwjangan2359
      @begobolehsjwjangan2359 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It is a custom in the west to say "no homo" after you kiss a bro

  • @rossmorebaz
    @rossmorebaz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    man you got balls of steel to be going to the iraq border !.. must be such an amazing feeling to be in a place where you are the only tourist ...love this Iran series of videos .. Stay safe and happy travels

  • @WheresJalex
    @WheresJalex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Love all the local interactions you're having bro (especially that kiss 😘)

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you, what a highlight!

    • @tommykarate5126
      @tommykarate5126 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saddam Hussain would let this guy stay in his spare room he's that sound!

    • @mitchellbarnow1709
      @mitchellbarnow1709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IndigoTraveller Nick, I bet that a man with your looks might look very exotic and if you met a gay man, he'd have a very hard time respecting boundaries, unless it was consensual. You are a beautiful man, Nick, respecting boundaries, always.

    • @mitchellbarnow1709
      @mitchellbarnow1709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BurrowingBunny Nick has been traveling this world for years making videos, he’s more well traveled than most of us will ever be. He’s not inviting anything by looking like an attractive man from New Zealand. We don’t blame his parents for passing down good genes 🧬?

    • @11shah
      @11shah 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Be careful many gays around there, im serious i know it im iranian

  • @BJH-fm1pf
    @BJH-fm1pf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The kissing on the cheeks was a gesture of friendship and nothing else. He said he didn't want to charge you for the ride and he wanted to give you a ride again.

  • @beatrizmacri4562
    @beatrizmacri4562 5 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    I'm brazillian and i'm so so surprised to see the brazillian flag there, how unexpected!!! Wow!!

    • @surajkhanal2370
      @surajkhanal2370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      That might be because Iranian are fan of Brazillian football..

    • @AlexR-ej6jx
      @AlexR-ej6jx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Yeah , they have this saying ; " abadan is the second brazil " , people LOVE football ( soccer ) and they love Brazil :D .

    • @reasonableguy8132
      @reasonableguy8132 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@AlexR-ej6jx there is a city in iran named abadan, they are IN LOVE with brazil football.

    • @soheil2930
      @soheil2930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@reasonableguy8132 haha Abadan is literally the Iranian city they're all talking about. That's also the city Nick visited in this video.

    • @zico3239
      @zico3239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just google brazil abadan you would be surprized 😄😃

  • @accussednerfherder
    @accussednerfherder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It so cool that your going to all these countries that don’t typically get illustrated as tourist locations. Keep doing your thing, it’s awesome watching and stay safe

  • @kyliekulinski3856
    @kyliekulinski3856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Hey man, I’m a Persian-American and I love your vlogs! I left Iran when I was 6 years old and you’ve seen way more of Iran than I ever will. It’s really sad because I do want to go back one day but, as it stands, I would have to serve in the military since I’m a 25 year old male.
    Also, I want to recommend that you visit the northern provinces as well!

    • @amirabbasalilou
      @amirabbasalilou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      No need to serve in military cause you are considered half foreign now !
      You can come in iran up to 3 months a year :))
      I'd be glad to help mate :))

    • @Sigismund-von-Luxembourg
      @Sigismund-von-Luxembourg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I want to try the food a lot of it looks tasty

    • @keepmeoutofit6899
      @keepmeoutofit6899 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@amirabbasalilou Very kind of you.

    • @aminsaghazadeh1361
      @aminsaghazadeh1361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      تا 2020 دووم بیاره ایران ترامپ با این اسکل بازیاش به گامون نده میتونی بیای بزودی

    • @nickanzohrevand7547
      @nickanzohrevand7547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Actually you can pay to not go to the military service, my parents are going to do this for my brother

  • @liam7903
    @liam7903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    7:18 LMAO DID THAT GUY JUST CALL HIM JOHNNY SINS

    • @jahinakhyar
      @jahinakhyar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @AmmanShehzad
      @AmmanShehzad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He said to that bald guy

    • @arashfro5956
      @arashfro5956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He did just joking XD

    • @YOitzBrandon
      @YOitzBrandon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lmao I caught that too. I was looking in the comments bcuz I knew someone else would too 😂🤣

    • @saifmahmud7083
      @saifmahmud7083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Just searching for this comment

  • @redtail212
    @redtail212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Whoa! The production is amazing. You've outdone yourself.

  • @sarahkupka5017
    @sarahkupka5017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have to say...I think you are pretty brave, travelling to all the places you do (and this is coming from a fellow western foreigner living and travelling in East Asia). I am jealous, as a female and an American, that I can't go and do everything that you do. Safe Travels! I love your videos!

    • @carriepadgett2743
      @carriepadgett2743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      that's what I was thinking! I have to live vicariously through his videos lol. Much more difficult as women to travel.

    • @michelleperry7774
      @michelleperry7774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ditto! As a woman I feel this… and I’ve done solo travels but only in the US:-P

    • @TheTilaB
      @TheTilaB ปีที่แล้ว

      So true! I’m American and lived abroad for 20 years in 9 countries but as a female and American we definitely couldn’t have his experience in Yemen or Iran 😢 I lived in Haiti in 2014 but now it’s too dangerous to go back.

  • @BamdadSky
    @BamdadSky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Man, you have been travelling through the most strange regions for an international visitor in Iran. I'm from Shiraz and I'm surprised that you are going to skip Shiraz!!! Shiraz is one of the most visited tourist detonations in Iran. I have never been to those regions myself. I greatly admire the adventurous soul you are!
    By the way, don't worry about the man tried to kiss you, kissing 3 times on the chick is common between men and women (who are intimate) in Iran, though, I do believe the driver was rude as you are not familiar with the culture here meaning he should have kept the distance. But it's OK, some people are just weirdos :)

    • @Coccelo
      @Coccelo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Lol'd at "tourist detonation"

    • @billyskittles1036
      @billyskittles1036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s exactly the point, dude. He is travelling to the non-“tourist” sections of countries. 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @ShortStuff0000
    @ShortStuff0000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very inspirational channel. I have only been to Iraq as part of the military and it was hard because we were wearing uniforms and there was always the "you might be the enemy" mindset. Seeing you walk around in plain clothes by yourself making conversation is just amazing. Good work, subscribed!

  • @celaineklop1
    @celaineklop1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love your videos so much man! I was a fulltime traveler myself for the last 3 years just came back home for some time. Because of your videos it feels like im on the road again. And I love your way of traveling, so humble and down to earth. Cant wait to see more of you! I also decided to go to Iran next in a few months. All the best my friend!

    • @GianVersace
      @GianVersace 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do y’all afford to travel?

  • @RibasFilms
    @RibasFilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Going in September back to Iran. Really looking forward. Feel so bad tho for all the people suffering because of the sanctions. Keep up the amazing work Nick!

  • @passaroquetemasanaovoa
    @passaroquetemasanaovoa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m Brazilian, and it’s crazy that my country is so loved in different parts of the world. It’s super cool but very intriguing at the same time; it’s just like: why? :)

  • @AA-pk5xq
    @AA-pk5xq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Iranian cities like Shiraz, Isfahan are very historic and supposed to be very beautiful. Hoping that you would be making a vlog about them too.

  • @cagri1921
    @cagri1921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THIS IS THE WAY TO DO TRAVELLING VIDEOS..NOT LIKE OTHER GOES TO NY OR MIAMI ..THIS IS THE PARTS OF THE WORLD WE WANNA SEE ..GO TO PALESTINE TOO REALLY WONDERING..THANK YOU MAN KEEP IT COMINN

  • @-NEWS-DUVAL
    @-NEWS-DUVAL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Not everything is bad like the news tells us !! IRAN 🇮🇷 is a beautiful country and they have real nice people ..

    • @dc76384
      @dc76384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd like to visit Iran, if anything to help destroy stereotypes. But I'd taking a big risk

    • @Burnintrees384
      @Burnintrees384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yea. It only takes a few people to ruin the opinion of a place. Most people are good but you have to be careful of the few. Beautiful country

    • @alcazar123456
      @alcazar123456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      To be honest, it doesn't seem that beautiful. It seems dry, arid, and desolate.

    • @pedrolucena9984
      @pedrolucena9984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i am brazilian and i hope one day to visit your country

    • @tristesskartoffel8677
      @tristesskartoffel8677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am from Germany and hopefully in near future I can visit you're country.
      A lot of "western" people didn't trust the "News" anymore ;)
      I am feeling bad fore what some "western countrys" hade done to the "arrab world"- we are all Humans!

  • @FlyingElvis
    @FlyingElvis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The greatest part of this is seeing areas that none of us would see other wise. Also seeing everyday folks. People are just people no matter where you go. Thanks again for submitting. Oh I’m in Texas, So a big Howdy!

  • @randomhub3164
    @randomhub3164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    at 7:20 the guy calls his bald friend Jonny Sins 😂😂😂😂

    • @Billy-wg9pz
      @Billy-wg9pz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Brilliant 😂

    • @littlebean95an
      @littlebean95an 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahaha funny

    • @mortzow9565
      @mortzow9565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@peregrino9154 Off course we do but we need to use VPN. Johnny Sins has a huge fan base in Iran like that bald guy 🤣, we even use him in our memes.

    • @shahinweed
      @shahinweed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@peregrino9154 more than any other country you can not believe it xD

    • @nickh.5301
      @nickh.5301 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I barely caught that lmao! Hilarious lol

  • @fa7842
    @fa7842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The slow motion with the music is just goood!

  • @alexmsibert
    @alexmsibert 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my new favorite TH-cam channels !!

  • @mikemarcott4888
    @mikemarcott4888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm on my 5th video from you! Was down in Brazil and Honduras earlier now I'm up here and Iraq Iran great job! Enjoying the day with a pre-roll Sunday afternoon watching your shows

  • @sorooshab
    @sorooshab 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    WOW you went to my Hometown !! Haven't been there for so long (13 Years specifically).... Thanks for all the amazing shots and great editing. In Middle East its normal for friends and close buddies to kiss on chicks, in the end the guy said friends , good friends.

  • @qwertyismymom
    @qwertyismymom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Iranians are a kissy group, used to be three alternating cheek kisses, but sometimes it's four? I don't know, usually you just follow their lead haha! It's used as a "hello" and a "goodbye".
    After the driver gave his regards haha, he said "Friends, we've become friends!"
    Then cab driver also said "Just wait here they are going to take you to your destination"
    You: "huh"
    Driver: "They're going to take you now!"

  • @thecarbonprop
    @thecarbonprop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really enjoying your series on Iran. I can’t imagine how stressful that situation with the hotel must have been. Good thing the police weren’t called.

  • @eva-nr2bs
    @eva-nr2bs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The beginning of this video is "epic". I have to digest everything . You are awesome Indigo Traveller. Be safe,good travels. Thank you.

  • @Elsa.Diamond
    @Elsa.Diamond 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Old iranian man said: you are welcome then two kisses... then said we are friends...then he said wait here and he will take you where you want to go

    • @arrash4388
      @arrash4388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      he'll* or he will*

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow, thank you Saman, what a legend!

    • @sinaaaw
      @sinaaaw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      well the guy was talking about a third person was willing to take you

    • @aminsaghazadeh1361
      @aminsaghazadeh1361 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      گفت بچه ش میاد یا خودش؟

    • @matinsalsa425
      @matinsalsa425 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aminsaghazadeh1361 fekonam faghat goft miyad, nagoft ki

  • @gio1rio4
    @gio1rio4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hitchhiking in Iran, WOW! You are a unique world traveler. I’ve been watching your Iran tourist videos and you are the man. Keep these videos coming bro!

  • @maxerrixon1267
    @maxerrixon1267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this made me tear up. That man was so nice. I have met many great people on my own travels and it makes me so happy to see how friendly some people are, esp since I live in Sweden and people here are so unemotional.

    • @DynamoTk
      @DynamoTk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mexican in Sweden.. can confirm (:

  • @Content465
    @Content465 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your travels restore my faith in the world and that maybe some day we can realize that we are all brothers and sisters.god bless you

  • @LimaAvelino
    @LimaAvelino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So proud to see a brazilian flag in Iran. And you, Nick, when will you be coming to my country?!

    • @KamramBehzad
      @KamramBehzad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Lima. I'm originally from Abadan. Living in Sydney, Australia for 26 years now. People of my town are crazy about football and on top of everything Brazilian football. A famous saying for the city's football team is "Abadan berezilete", which means Abadan is your Brazil! Knowing this, last year (2018) the Brazilian ambassador to Iran actually went down and visited Abadan.

    • @LimaAvelino
      @LimaAvelino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KamramBehzad lovely!!!

  • @jcwat
    @jcwat 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm from Iraq, who moved to New Zealand in 1996, who is now in Japan and then Hong kong on holiday watching your videos. Thank you for all your work.

  • @MikeBoucher
    @MikeBoucher 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Idk how I landed on your videos but now I'm hooked. Can't wait for your next one.

    • @BreakerOneNine07
      @BreakerOneNine07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I started watching while he was in N. Korea. After watching all of those, I went back to his first video and have watched them all. The best travel vlogger on TH-cam, in my opinion.

  • @alexandwhite
    @alexandwhite 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to visit there! Hopefully soon 👏🏼

  • @themurphy6279
    @themurphy6279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keep safe and enjoy Iran one beautiful country

  • @chaotictattoo
    @chaotictattoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't stop watching your videos! I love seeing the other side of what the media lies to everyone about all these countries and the people..

  • @aryanirani7634
    @aryanirani7634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Bro the kisses doesn’t mean anything no homo they do that is a form of respect

    • @parapoliticos52
      @parapoliticos52 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yeah but with tongue? 😜

    • @goyan4759
      @goyan4759 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where is it mentioned

    • @aryanirani7634
      @aryanirani7634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      PARAPOLITICOS bro its just a kiss in the air to pay respect they don’t kiss u on the lips 😂

    • @L-mo
      @L-mo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ali th-cam.com/video/2DoNZRLesE4/w-d-xo.html

    • @petep2678
      @petep2678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually all men in Muslim countries have sex with other men but they consider it gay

  • @ihaveseverefrootsnackism
    @ihaveseverefrootsnackism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I've learned anything about Iran in the past couple of years, it's that a heck ton of the people go out of their way trying to win the "let's be the nicest" competition.
    wholesome tbh

  • @LifeMoves
    @LifeMoves 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Domes of Mosques 🕌 in Iran 🇮🇷 are Turquoise Blue but when you were closer to Iraq 🇮🇶 border, the Domes were Golden coloured. Interesting.

    • @noujaadw
      @noujaadw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the Middle East blue is a protective color

    • @sparklyytwice6658
      @sparklyytwice6658 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Life Moves is that a bad thing?

    • @mohammedaljaberi2366
      @mohammedaljaberi2366 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In "Sheaa Islam" when they use a golden domes means the mosque also has a grave of a holy Sheaa charecter.
      Or not a grave just a confirmed visited place by a holy Sheaa charecter.

    • @LifeMoves
      @LifeMoves 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      “I ship NaJeoMoSaJiMiDaChaeTzu” - No, just stating my observation.

    • @LifeMoves
      @LifeMoves 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mohammed Aljaberi - Thank you for the explanation.

  • @peterdebad1
    @peterdebad1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your journey with the rest of the world. Most of us will never be in the places you travel so thank you!!

  • @sinasht7332
    @sinasht7332 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    kissing on the cheeks is like a normal hug in Iranian culture :D (usually 3 kisses, swapping between left and right cheek :D )
    and the old man told you "wait here, somebody is coming to take you where you want" (not sure who he was referring to :/)

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, that is true, but kissing on the lips and leg grabbing isn't, he was a lovely man regardless :)

    • @zico3239
      @zico3239 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IndigoTraveller i know a bit of cultur shock .specially with a sweaty and threeday shave can be very annoying 😋😩

  • @baymalek2446
    @baymalek2446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so cool. As an Iranian, I have never been to south. Luv it.

  • @skepticabdellah4905
    @skepticabdellah4905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We still love you from Bangladesh🇧🇩 💕

  • @ValentineMoreka
    @ValentineMoreka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Major props indigo Traveller. Love, love, love it. Thank you.

  • @mediran6694
    @mediran6694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Hey my friend... in iran we usually kiss each other for hello and bye...
    We love you
    We love life
    We love music and dance...
    We are IRANIAN

    • @kenkenabarintos4898
      @kenkenabarintos4898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gay .!.

    • @cree8k
      @cree8k 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Especially if your from Qazvin!👌🤣

    • @jorger4511
      @jorger4511 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You guys are gay 😆😆😆

    • @GreoGreo
      @GreoGreo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No you are GAYIANS

    • @takoreamexicangrill
      @takoreamexicangrill 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Marky Darky haha!

  • @BDMEDIAUK
    @BDMEDIAUK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This vlog shows how we all can get along on a human to human level.

  • @hanighate2096
    @hanighate2096 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They are not so unusual opening hours! this region is a hot one so people tend to stay home when the sun is up in the sky so from morning to afternoon and from evening to night and fun starts after 10 p.m so if u stayed at the hotel u missed some big stuff! it's my home town back in Iran and i know people who can speak eng and show u around if u want.

  • @jaceylataire2511
    @jaceylataire2511 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!! What an experience!!! I love Iran... thank you so much !!! Good luck for today!!!

  • @maryama5791
    @maryama5791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your videos!!! This is my favorite thing to do at night after work, checking to see if you have a new video.
    Why you are coming back without visiting historical cities like Yazd, Kashan, Hamedan, kermanshah, Shoshtar, Tabriz and Shiraz. I wish you would explore more exciting places. Keep up the good work!!

    • @sy.f.243
      @sy.f.243 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And Isfahan.

  • @adamtorres109
    @adamtorres109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've read so much about the friendliness and hospitality of the Persian people. Would love to visit some day.

  • @chickennuggets6688
    @chickennuggets6688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    7:19 the guy points on his bald friend "Jhonny seenz" hahahaha

    • @MeoWooff_01
      @MeoWooff_01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @JoeOracoy
      @JoeOracoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahahaahah! I never thought thats what exactly he was saying but damn hahah!

  • @christophervarian9197
    @christophervarian9197 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are a lot of awesome TH-cam channels but I think I might have a new favorite here. This is simply incredible and magnificent.

  • @alishaabani83
    @alishaabani83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm from Abadan. Good thing you visited Amiri Street and Bazaar markazi, those are some of the best parts in Abadan.
    Great video👍

  • @roaddogg800
    @roaddogg800 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Iran series is absolutely epic! So amazing to see the entire country from your prospective and interaction with the local people in non tourist cities.

    • @chek887
      @chek887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its not the entire country at all. He just chose to go to the worst cities!

  • @timg3504
    @timg3504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You are either incredibly brave or totally insane. Love it.

    • @sanatatic
      @sanatatic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why? Until recently Iran is very safe and the people are friendly. Only now the US is making things worse than ever

    • @sethamtsberg2609
      @sethamtsberg2609 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sanatatic yeah, just blame the US...yawn

    • @sanatatic
      @sanatatic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sethamtsberg2609 yeah the US never does any wrong as per usual. The US Reality distortion field never fails, does it

    • @sethamtsberg2609
      @sethamtsberg2609 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sanatatic Not at all...it's always the fault of the US...just ask any mental midget with a chip on their shoulder, they'll be sure to vomit this reprise over and over. No need for substantiation...just put on repeat and press play.

    • @sanatatic
      @sanatatic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sethamtsberg2609 substantiation huh? How about all the coups the US starts, all the elections it meddles in? All the riots and revolutions it incites. Look up Iran 1953 and the US interference there. No it's never the US and the exceptionalism is getting very old

  • @foxb319
    @foxb319 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    love these videos they show the truth not what the media wants you to think keep up the good work and make the world a better place

  • @ubiased23
    @ubiased23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I like the way of how the locals pronounce New Zealand.
    Where are you from? Oh I am from New Zealand
    Oh Newzland!

    • @13thxenos
      @13thxenos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, it is a faraway land that has all the news. News Land.

    • @deeppocketz5487
      @deeppocketz5487 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@13thxenos dot dot dot...

    • @aliaziz5261
      @aliaziz5261 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Firecracker You are right

    • @dankulousmemeulous9803
      @dankulousmemeulous9803 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah even people from India pronounce it that way

    • @redimade
      @redimade 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      we all know new zealand doesnt exist

  • @alitehran8921
    @alitehran8921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate, you are such a nice guy. I loved your clips

  • @thomascoleman3540
    @thomascoleman3540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    U got nuts of stones man. No way I travel that area especially hitchhiking mad props

    • @shafaghb
      @shafaghb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are good. Stay in your cave. It's like we have a racist repellent.

  • @Bwilliams29229
    @Bwilliams29229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely enjoying this series! This one looks like your best quality video yet!

  • @maxzak5310
    @maxzak5310 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    i live 500m from your hotel watching this .... so weird
    btw if you want to go to tehran train is the best option ... there's a travel agency right under the hotel you prob can buy ticket there
    the western part of the country is not that interesting to see , maybe kurdistan region

  • @emacias1473
    @emacias1473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are so friendly and like to be on camera smiles, waves, and thumbs ups from random people I've seen many other of your videos where the locals don't like to be on camera and don't seem friendly but for the most part everyone you have encountered seems so friendly I think it's because these countries are very strict when it comes to drugs and alcohol people are more clear minded

  • @alirezaimani452
    @alirezaimani452 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He said: "thank you and you are my friend". Then he said: "wait here and maybe somebody will pick you up". And I'm pretty sure that he was not looking for something more to happen because it's really normal in Iran for men to kiss each other on cheeks for greeting.

  • @honkawiman
    @honkawiman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Nick, thank you for your videos. You are extremely brave to travel on your own. I sometimes worry about your safety, but I really thank you for showing us your adventures. EXTREMELY AWESOME. Thank you.

  • @filipechm
    @filipechm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A Brazilian Flag lost in Iran ! LOL 6:52
    Cheers from Brazil guys!

  • @L-mo
    @L-mo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    those guys are so friendly and welcoming

  • @ahmadzarrabi8614
    @ahmadzarrabi8614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh man, you gonna miss it big time if you don't visit Shiraz & Isfahan!
    if not, hope to see your fantastic vlogs from this cities in your next trip to Iran. PEACE

  • @marioancic
    @marioancic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wouldn't change a thing in your video. You are living my dream travel style. Stay safe Nick

  • @kimrushington2443
    @kimrushington2443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ‘Ya come check it out!’ ... (me : looks around room)... ‘dude nobody’s coming to the Iran / Iraq border for tourism right now....’

  • @MrMehreiran
    @MrMehreiran 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To answer our Brazilian friend, it's the city of Abadan. There's a football club in the city with the uniform just like the Brazilian national team. They're all devoted fans of Brazilian national football team and in a way they consider the city a part of Brazil.

  • @amirabbasalilou
    @amirabbasalilou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The driver was telling you "stand here he shall come and take you ....
    He shall take you to your destination "
    No clue what he meant though 😂😂

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha thanks Amir!

    • @amirabbasalilou
      @amirabbasalilou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IndigoTraveller Don't mention it :))

    • @danielj4685
      @danielj4685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@IndigoTraveller He said "friend, buddy (meaning his friend) will give you a ride. He was trying to help you! :)

    • @TitanicSubGoBoom
      @TitanicSubGoBoom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't think of one thing he might have meant 😂

  • @PlanesTrainsEverything
    @PlanesTrainsEverything 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a true adventurer and traveller. This is a superb series of videos!

  • @AlexR-ej6jx
    @AlexR-ej6jx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Kissing is a very formal and polite way to say salute , say goodbye or appreciate friendship in iranian culture , specially among elderly , don't worry :D .

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that is true, but kissing on the lips and leg grabbing isn't, he was a lovely man regardless :)

    • @AlexR-ej6jx
      @AlexR-ej6jx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@IndigoTraveller oh boy . that definitely isn't ok in any ways .sorry if u had a bad experience in my country , some people are just crazy :| , don't know what to say ...

    • @soheil2930
      @soheil2930 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IndigoTraveller yeah THAT doesn't sound normal AT ALL. lightly kissing on the cheeks is normal, but nothing around the lips. You may have been dealing with a repressed homosexual, especially since he thought you looked foreign and exotic plus he said you're beautiful. after the weeks of travel and countless number of friendly strangers you've met, you were definitely bound to find at lest one weirdo.

  • @bazzle_brush
    @bazzle_brush 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the series mr Nick :). You don't try to do the impossible and show everything. But when I watch your vids you paint a vivid picture of what the viewer doesn't see. Like in the last episode you didn't share the long conversation you had with the guy in the wheelchair but you captured you and him deep in conversation so we get the idea, and in a previous episode you described the scene on the train with the old guy making flatbreads with the dusty Iranian desert in the background. Must have been bliss. Keep it up.

  • @MegaOhmylord
    @MegaOhmylord 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    11:50 translation
    YOU: thank you
    Driver: My pleasure
    *kisses*
    Driver: Is it Good? You like it?
    You: Thank You
    Driver: the guy will come now and give you a ride

    • @dddf97
      @dddf97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You:thank you
      Driver:you’re welcome
      Driver: here you go (kiss ) now we are friends buddies
      Driver: stay here he’s going to come and give you a ride

    • @joheewrx5278
      @joheewrx5278 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if the guy ever showed up and was confused why he wasnt there 😂

  • @andyhunt7364
    @andyhunt7364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed this video from the Iranian side of the Border. I’ve actually traveled the Iraq side from Al Faw to Basra along the river advising the Iraqi Costal Border Guard units and even spent a night on the island by Abu Al Khasib on the Shatt al Arab.

  • @empirestrikesback7732
    @empirestrikesback7732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The name of the river is KAAROON not anything else. It's been an Iranian river for many thousands of years.

    • @zico3239
      @zico3239 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      اروند کنار

  • @srdorseyauctioneering328
    @srdorseyauctioneering328 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. It’s amazing how clean the city’s and roadway look. Not a lot of trash anywhere.

  • @behradh
    @behradh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Wow so you basically skipped every major tourist destination? I didn't think Iran was at that level of tourism yet. Apparently that's changed now 😅

    • @dougules
      @dougules 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I don't think major tourist attractions are really the main point.

    • @aliaziz5261
      @aliaziz5261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Much better to go to places like this, instead of going to places like anyone else does

  • @k.s5889
    @k.s5889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm obsessed with your videos, I feel like I'm there.

  • @mahmoodsharifi
    @mahmoodsharifi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    :))))) kiss on the cheeks between men is pretty normal in Iran.
    Also at the end he said somebody will quickly come by and give you a ride

  • @MySecretSpotrecording
    @MySecretSpotrecording 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing your travels... Keep spreading the love!!!!!!!!! Good job, enjoyed it...

  • @drtj2066Tube
    @drtj2066Tube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Minute 12:30 -> The kisses are normal in Iran, it's not to be GAY or something, is just a way of expressing the friendship. take it easy and don't worry! (I'm from Ahwaz)

  • @lisapritchard5480
    @lisapritchard5480 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow what an experience your are having to add to your traveling repertoire amazing, thankyou so much for sharing your vlogs and allowing us to see so much of the world that we may not get to experience, best of luck in your travels. From Western Australia.

  • @xerxessonofdarius1969
    @xerxessonofdarius1969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What? No falafel? You should try them in Ahwaz bro.Ahwaz is where ethnically Arab, Iranians live. Naturally falafel being an Arabic dish, makes Ahwaz the capital of falafel in Iran, simply the best

  • @BaBa-lz8no
    @BaBa-lz8no 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “New Zealand. Very great country. Good people” very true. Hello from Auckland

  • @NickPwnsUTube
    @NickPwnsUTube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My man Hamid saving the day (sort of)! Although I'm a bit worried that man that gave you a lift was hoping for something a bit more....

  • @MrRosiesfavorites
    @MrRosiesfavorites 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are breaking down stereotypes. we hear so much bad stuff about the Iranians but they are just like us. it's nice to see what the citizens are really like. great job and I have to say you are much braver than most. glad you are fearlessly adventurous.

  • @ata5915
    @ata5915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    wow...what an incredibly interesting journey to watch ! Next time in Iran try the northern provinces by Caspian sea (Gilan). I hear the place is really beautiful and folks up there are chill and totally welcoming...Thanks and keep up the journey.

  • @rkerr2
    @rkerr2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Nick! These videos are great. I've spent a lot of time in Iraq and it strikes me how similar the people in the two countries are.