A recent British opinion poll found Iran near the top of the list of countries people would "definitely not" visit. Yet nearly three million international visitors traveled to Iran last year, and the country is trying to widen the appeal of its tourism industry. Iran is attracting a type of tourist the industry calls "adventure travelers." They come mostly from Western nations in search of a unique experience, the kind they might not find in typical destinations like Paris or London. VOA's Mana Rabiee met with one such adventurer whose journey to Iran began among the high rises of Manhattan.

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