Iran Through the Eyes of a Woman Traveler
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In this episode, Matt interviews Andrea, a solo female traveler, about her experiences exploring Iran and the cultural insights she gained.
Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it! In Season 5 Episode 5, I am joined by Andrea, a solo female traveler with roots in both Norway and the Philippines, who has been traveling the world full time for the past two years as a travel content creator, freelance social media manager, and group tour host. After growing up in the Philippines until the age of 14 and later moving to Norway, Andrea began solo traveling at 20 — but it was a volunteering trip to India after university that completely transformed her perspective on travel and life. In this episode, we dive into Andrea's recent adventures in one of the most engimatic country that is always in the news for the wrong reasons- Iran. From the busy streets of Tehran to the spiritual city of Mashhad, the colorful beauty of Shiraz, and the desert charm of Yazd, Andrea opens up about what surprised her most while exploring one of the world’s most misunderstood countries. We discuss cultural expectations, dress codes, safety, hospitality, and the realities of solo female travel in Iran. Andrea also reflects on the meaningful connections…
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