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
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
Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine, Shiraz, Iran
Iran is a Travel Photographers Dream
Shiraz
Kashan, Iran
Colorful Rose Water
Colors of Iran
Colors of Iran
man, Joe Staiano, flying with umbrella in Shadad Desert, Iran
Hold On! - Shahdad Desert
Zurkhaneh strongman in colorful pants
Zurkhaneh Strongman