How much Farsi do I need to travel within Iran?
I'm looking to travel to Iran and I'm wondering how much Farsi I should know to be able to get by. Can I assume most people in the cities know English ? Is the signage only in Farsi or also in Latin alphabet?
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I totally agree with Mark, about how nice and helpful the people in Iran are and that many, but not most, speak good English and like to talk to you.
To answer the question about signage: I would say most of the signs important to tourists had an English translation. Road sign, street names, signs in Railway stations and at touristic sights. I'm just looking through my photos. Signs in smaller mosques and hand-made signs in Bazaars were in Farsi only. In smaller towns or the countryside you see less signs with English, but I never had any problem to get around. Many food products you may buy also have English on the label.
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How do you travel around Iran?
Using trains is the best and safest option to get around the cities in Iran. There are different types of trains: 4-bed, 6-bed and the so-called 'bus' trains. You can also ask if the train you are trying to take is an express train or a regular train.What do I need to know about traveling to Iran?
What to Know Before You Visit Iran- Iran is Safe!
- There's a lot of Customs to Follow.
- You Need a Visa for Iran.
- You Need to Dress Appropriately.
- Have a Head Scarf in Your Carry-On Luggage Before Arrival.
- Bring a Phrase Book or Have Google Translate on Your Phone.
- Bring a Lot Of Cash.
- The Currency Has Two Names.
Is Iran good for travel?
Iran is one of the safest country we have ever visited. We wandered around at night and never had any problems at all. Also, we used our mobile phones in public transport.Is Iran good for backpacking?
Actually, together with Pakistan, Iran may be one of the top unexplored budget backpacking options in the world right now. Backpacking across Iran is getting easier and easier. With visas on arrival for Iran now available for most countries, it's fast opening up to foreign travellers.🇮🇷 【Travel Vlog】Speaking Persian in Iran سفر در ایران (subtitles)
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The English knowledge of Iranians is good enough to communicate with travelers, especially young ones. Iranians use many English words which enter the Farsi language, this helps you too I think:) and the signage for tourists are all written in English. Something that helps you very much is to gain information about our currency, the Toman and the Rial, cause you can decide better what to buy or about all your other expenses.
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