Dhaka to Dakar:Journey Through Asia - Chapter 5: Iran

'Dhaka to Dakar' was my backpacking dream. To travel from Dhaka, Bangladesh overland as much as possible to Dakar, Senegal, on the West African coast. This chapter is the fifth in the book as I enter Iran, where I spend perhaps the most amazing month of the whole journey.
Iran is a country of mystery and wonder, with perhaps the most welcoming people on the planet. I visited many places such as Kerman, Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Tabriz and the capital Tehran. I learn about myself and the people of this country. I am taken in by a wonderful family and nearly end up permanently staying with them as their adopted son. On top of that I nearly find myself engaged in Shiraz. I met an octogenarian from Australia travelling the Middle East, and many many more amazing people.
I marvel at the architecture, the history and the sands. The houses built into volcanic rock. Please join with me and follow my amazing journey through a country many think is dangerous, but is in fact one of the safest, cheapest, friendliest and most rewarding countries on this planet to visit.