Sudan & Iran
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Originally Posted by JoeSheffer
Will i have any problems in places like Libya/Iran/Sudan...obvisouly not camping in cities, but on the road do you think its plausible to camp most of the way.
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Sleeping outside under the stars is a way of life in Sudan (as in a lot of hot countries) although it's usually done in the privacy of a 'hosh' or courtyard.
When I lived there, I got lifts with lorry drivers from Port Sudan to Khartoum and, at night, they simply parked up and slept on mats under their lorries. I shouldn't think much has changed although personally I'd feel safer stopping at similar truck stops or villages and 'getting to know the neighbours' than being 'on my own'.
I was once in Khartoum with a Sudanese friend who had forgotten to carry his passport. For that reason no hotel would take him. We ended up sleeping on the grass outside the presidential palace along with a few homeless others. The police didn't bother us but the the ants did!
Iran is another very friendly country where you should be able to camp out without problems. Have a look at Peter's experience here though to remind us that we always need to keep our wits about us.
Stephan
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