Two Photo Essays published in Yes! Magazine:
Yes! Magazine online: 18 days in Tehran
by Abdi Sami
Abdi Sami hopes to create more understanding between the people of Iran and the United States. Here, he shares his visual diary from an 18-day journey taken in Iran in late October 2009.
Read the story.
YES! Magazine Online: Life in Iran with Rick Steves
by Abdi Sami In March of 2008 Rick Steves asked me to accompany him to Iran to help him produce a travel documentary on Iran and its people. Rick’s intention was to put a human face on the people of Iran as opposed to the sensational news clips that tend to demonize people of other countries whose
governments we don’t agree with. I was delighted to accept! Read the rest of the story.
First Impressions of Iran
Rick Steves interviews Abdi Sami on National Public Radio
Airdate: October 4, 2008
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Rick Steves on National Public Radio (an excerpt) June 26, 2010
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Voices Education Project: Helping people understand the roots of war, violence, and conflict by hearing the voices of witnesses and helping communities to take compassionate action.
Finding Peace in Esfahan
Essay by Abdi Sami
The ancient fire temple of Zoroastrians sits on a rugged hill west of the city of Esfahan overlooking the valley and the river that cuts the city in half. At sunset the sun paints the temple orange and casts its soft light across the city. Read the rest of the essay.
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story of this perplexing nation, and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside village. Most important, you'll meet the people of this nation whose government so exasperates our own. View the trailer.
Join the Conversation about Iran on Rick Steves' Web Site!
The best travel guide to Iran
Embrace Iran, and allow the Iranians to embrace you – it’s the most priceless of experiences. Lonely Planet
