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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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Skagit Wildlife Preserve and Wetlands about 45 min

Skagit Wildlife Preserve and Wetlands about 45 min north of Seattle.

#skagitvalley #skagitwildliferefuge

Can’t Get Here Soon Enough!! I’m a 30-year N

Can’t Get Here Soon Enough!!

I’m a 30-year New Yorker. I LOVE trains and public transportation. Here in Seattle, I’ve been a non-car-owner for 17 years.. I rely on public transportation. So... over-the-moon excited to see #Seattle expanding its Light Rail line. (Granted, it’s taking forever, but at least there are signs of progress. This pic is of the new #northgate #lightrail.
#lightrailphotography

Your moment of Zen from Lake Louise in Whatcom Cou

Your moment of Zen from Lake Louise in Whatcom County near Bellingham

#slomo #slowmotionvideo #waves #lakelouise #whatcomcounty

8-Days. Because of the extremely unhealthy smoky

8-Days. Because of the extremely unhealthy smoky air and haze from west coast wildfires, we stayed indoors, with windows closed, for eight straight days (minus one day watering the garden for 1 hour). You gotta check out my grand total of steps for the whole week. It’s gotta be the lowest amount of movement for me since I started crawling!

Started the week in Seattle with Air-Quality Index at 208 (VERY Unhealthy). Welcomed rain today pushed Air Quality Index to just 40!! (Fair). So, at 11:30 pm, we got dressed to take a walk outside. Lots of snails an slugs! Back inside.. throat a bit scratchy.. but worth it to feel cool air.

#airquality #wildfires #wildfiresmoke #snail #1mile #exercise #personalbest

‘Holy-Haze-Batman’!! The #seattle air is horr

‘Holy-Haze-Batman’!!
The #seattle air is horrible, but I HAD to run out to get more cooking oil... I ran out.

#cookingoil #mazola #optinside #stayinside

Where’s @roniq? Perfect turquoise on #turquoise

Where’s @roniq? Perfect turquoise on #turquoise #camoflauge .

#favoritecolor #fitat50 #anacorteswa

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