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I am a world explorer, blessed with traveling to 87 countries. I have visited Iran twice and can say without hesitation that the Iranian people are some of the warmest, friendliest, most hospitable on the entire planet. Travel to Iran and discover a magical land filled with color, UNESCO sites, architectural wonders, remarkable Shiraz and Esfahan, desert beauty and food.. glorious Persian food.

Horsecart in Naghshe Jahan Square, Esfahan, Iran — Esfahan, Iran

Joe Staiano sitting with friendly Iranian women — Kashan Women and Joe

4 Iranian men carring happy tourist, Joe Staiano, in Iran — Making Friends in Iran

Jameh Mosque of Yadz, Iran — Jame Mosque, Yazd, Iran (c) Joe Staiano

Shahzadeh Gardens is a UNESCO Heritage Site. 9 Persian Gardens are recognized by UNESCO including Shahzadeh, Eram, Fin and six others. — Shahzadeh Gardens, Kerman, Iran

Handsome Iranian man with blue eyes — Handsome Iranian Man

Beautiful woman in Iran — Beautiful Woman - Naghshe Jahan Square, Esfahan, Iran (c) Joe Staiano

Smiing Iranian girl — Iranian Smiles, Yadz

Persepolis, UNESCO Site, Iran — Persepolis, Iran (c) Joe Staiano

Persian food — Persian Food is out of this world (c) Joe Staiano I6823

Naghshe Jahan Square, Esfahan, Iran — Mosque Dome

Architectural Detail, Iran

Rayen Mud Citadel, Iran — Rayen Mud Citadel (c) Joe Staiano

Shopping for Persian carpets in Iran — Persian Carpets, Iran

two people jumping in Zeinodin Iran — Jump for Joy in Zeinodin

Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine, Shiraz, Iran

Iran is a Travel Photographers Dream — Shiraz

Kashan, Iran — Colorful Rose Water

Colors of Iran

man, Joe Staiano, flying with umbrella in Shadad Desert, Iran — Hold On! - Shahdad Desert

Zurkhaneh strongman in colorful pants — Zurkhaneh Strongman

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My Favorite pic from visit to Tacoma Murals Projec $My Favorite pic from visit to Tacoma Murals Project... Artist: Saiyare Rafael @_saikick_ @justseeds (sadly it tells the story about mistreatment of immigrants and Native Americans... read more below) Visited Tacoma, WA today. (Just 30 miles south of Seattle) specifically to see some street art. Tacoma had a Tacoma Murals Project. Between 2010 and 2017 more than 20 artists completed 35 murals as well as painting traffic signal boxes. Check out the Tacoma Murals Project at www.cityofTacoma.org. There is a public art tour map which will help you do you own self-guided tour. Additional Explanation.... The entirety of America is built on genocide of Native Americans and stolen native land. Tacoma WA is the ancestral home of the Puyallup Tribe. NWDC: Northwest Detention Center This is a private, for-profit immigrant prison owned by GEO Group on behalf of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) LNG - Liquified Natural Gas the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, continues to be built without permits in Tacoma, WA on Medicine Creek Treaty territory. the Puyallup Tribe’s calls for Governor Inslee and the Washington Department of Ecology to initiate a supplemental review that honors the Tribe’s legal rights to consultation, evaluate the changes to the project, and fairly weigh the science of methane pollution from fracked gas infrastructure. #tacomamurals #tacomamuralsproject #tacomawashington #streetart #murals #muralsofinstagram #handcuffs #immigrantjustice #tribalrights #puyallup #puyalluptribe #lng #naturalgas #nwdc #nwdcresistance #ice #immigrationreform @spaceworkstacoma$

My 2nd Favorite from the Tacoma Murals Project...

My 2nd Favorite from the Tacoma Murals Project...

Visited Tacoma, WA today. (Just 25 miles south of Seattle). specifically to see some street art. Tacoma had a Tacoma Murals Project. Between 2010 and 2017 more than 20 artists completed 35 murals as well as painting traffic signal boxes. I liked Mr Otter and Mr Owl. Check out the Tacoma Murals Project at www.cityofTacoma.org. There is a public art tour map which will help you do you own self-guided tour.

#tacomamurals #tacomamuralsproject #tacomawashington #streetart #murals #muralsofinstagram #951 #squares

Visited Tacoma, WA today. (Just 25 miles south of

Visited Tacoma, WA today. (Just 25 miles south of Seattle). specifically to see some street art. Tacoma had a Tacoma Murals Project. Between 2010 and 2017 more than 20 artists completed 35 murals as well as painting traffic signal boxes. Check out the Tacoma Murals Project at www.cityofTacoma.org. There is a public art tour map which will help you do you own self-guided tour.

#tacomamurals #tacomamuralsproject #tacomawashington #streetart #murals #muralsofinstagram

Visited Tacoma, WA today. (Just 25 miles south of

Visited Tacoma, WA today. (Just 25 miles south of Seattle). specifically to see some street art. Tacoma had a Tacoma Murals Project. Between 2010 and 2017 more than 20 artists completed 35 murals as well as painting traffic signal boxes. I liked this ornate wall and door, the Mad Hatter and an important environmental message. Check out the Tacoma Murals Project at www.cityofTacoma.org. There is a public art tour map which will help you do you own self-guided tour.

#tacomamurals #tacomamuralsproject #tacomawashington #streetart #murals #muralsofinstagram #madhatter #madhatterteaparty #doorsofinstagram

Visited Tacoma, WA today. (Just 25 miles south of

Visited Tacoma, WA today. (Just 25 miles south of Seattle). specifically to see some street art. Tacoma had a Tacoma Murals Project. Between 2010 and 2017 more than 20 artists completed 35 murals as well as painting traffic signal boxes. I liked Mr Otter and Mr Owl. Check out the Tacoma Murals Project at www.cityofTacoma.org. There is a public art tour map which will help you do you own self-guided tour.

#tacomamurals #tacomamuralsproject #tacomawashington #streetart #murals #muralsofinstagram #owlsofinstagram #ottersofinstagram #otters #owls

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