COMMENTS
Enayatollah Shahidi, MD
Board Member & Co-Chair of Education & Training Committeeof the International Society of Hypnosis (ISH). Secretary/Treasurer of ISH
Tehran, Iran
I am proud of living in a country with a history of more than seven thousand years of civilization and lots of beautiful and historically significant places. Although a lot of people love to visit Iran and get familiar with its rich Persian culture, it’s not so easy to find an appropriate person to treat the interested visitors in a way that they enjoy their trip and be willing to come back. This is what Najmeh Kazemi knows and does very well.
Seven years of successful experiences of tourism along with studying of tourism in Milano University in Italy, have made her one of the best people to plan and implement outstanding tours all over Iran.
I have been included in the scientific committees and organizing teams of five successful international congresses in Iran and Najmeh has been an important and influencing colleague in most of them.
She is now planning for the touristic part of the First Asian Hypnosis Congress in October 2019 for almost 400 international visitors coming from all around the world. Having her in the organizing team of the congress is a real privilege. I love working with her and will surely continue doing that.
Dr. Veit Messmer
Past president German Dental Hypnosis Society. Med Dentist
Auggen, Germany
Two times have I traveled to Iran in my life, and two times was Najmeh Kazemi my tour Guide. The first time 2015 she led our group to fantastic locations, where we found the orient in such a beauty and splendor, that we nearly couldn’t believe it. Her sense for art, beauty, poetry and history is unique. Najmeh does not only know a lot about geography, politics, history, religion and art, she also has deep emotions towards all these topics.
And this makes it to be a big pleasure to travel with her. The second time in 2016, I was organizing a travel group with her to Iran and she also became tour guide for our group.
We in this trip even more realized, how unique and brilliant she is. Never thinking of her own advantage, always looking after her group, always having an open ear for changes or wishes in the group.
Najmeh is a wonderful person and I am looking forward to meet her again for another spectacular trip into the 1001 secrets of Iran.
Bernhard Trenkle
President of International Society of Hypnosis.(ISH). International congress and conference organizer
Rottweil, Germany
Najmeh Kazemi was our Guide during 10-day Tour when a group of International medical doctors, dentists and psychologist travelled in Iran before we have been teaching at an international congress in Teheran in 2015 the quality of this Tour was superb. Najmeh Kazemi not only showed us the beauty of her country she also told us a lot about the history and culture of Iran. She was knowing a lot about classic and modern poetry as well as about ancient Sufi teachings some in our group have been interested. Astonishing for us was that a young Iranian woman additionally was knowing a lot about contemporary Western music. Knowing all the songs of the Beatles and Leonard Cohen was less astonishing than realizing she was knowing in detail minimal music of Philip Glass but also other modern Western composers.
Additionally, she has a quite good knowledge about the cinema movies and the art of script writing and drama.
Maybe this combination is explaining the special quality experience in her tours. In organizing two more international congresses 2016 and 2017 I was included in scientific and organization team taking place at Medical university of Mashhad we therefore chosen Najmeh Kazemi to organize the touristic part for the up to 50 international presenters. There have been tours before and after the congresses. All tour participants have been giving excellent feedback about the tours Najmeh Kazemi was designing as well as her art of guiding the group. And we really had some very experienced world travelers in our group.
Since fall 2015 Najmeh Kazemi is studying touristic business on Master Level at Milano University in Italy to realize her dream to run a own touristic agency. I am sure she will be fast in transferring her excellence in tour planning and guiding in direction of a full service international agency.
Dr Mehdi Fathi
President of Asian Hypnosis Society
Associate professor of cardiac anesthesia
Mashhad, Iran
"I have organized 5 big international congresses and more than 200 domestic conferences in Iran. Also, I have attended many congresses in Asia and Europe in my special fields (Hypnosis and anesthesia). Then I can evaluate and judge appropriate about importance of Touristic plans management in congresses. Specially in order to limited time for speakers in groups. I surely enjoyed working with Najmeh Kazemi as tour manager of our 3 congresses (2015 -6-7).
Her work was so ideal that I was relaxed and free minded about touristic part of congresses and could concentrate better on scientific plans. I will continue working with her at future because she is emphatic, responsible and kindness with participants and organizing team."
Marie Mattle
Artist/ Painter
Basel, Switzerland
My dearest Najmeh, first of all, I would like to thank you for all the unforgettable moments we have lived in Iran. This is already the second time I have traveled with you and each time it has been an incredibly rich experience, culturally. It is true that Iran itself is an extraordinary country and offers the astonished tourist a wide range of exoticism. Of course, not every group trip has the same dynamic. But the people welcoming the magnificent mosques, gardens, palaces and other magnificent places remain the same and it is a pleasure to travel in such a country.
Our trip in October 2019 took us from Teheran to Mashhad through incredible places like Isfahan, Persepolis and Shiraz to name only my favorite places.
Each part of the trip was very well organized. A mix of culture, nature, city sightseeing, free time, and an unforgettable experience, such as a visit to Hafez' tomb and rich meals in beautiful oriental gardens.
For me, Najmeh has become a precious friend and, if possible, I would welcome a third visit to Iran with her.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sabrina Mattle
Psychologist
Basel, Switzerland
“I just had an amazing trip in Iran with a lovely tour guide. Najmeh has an incredible knowledge of her country and its history. She helped me already before the trip with all sorts of things and patiently answered my thousand questions.
I was a little nervous and insecure before the trip, but this feeling were completely unfounded. The country is beautiful and the people are so kind and incredibly welcoming. I am already looking forward to another trip with Najmeh in Iran.”
Nicole Ruysschaert
M.D. Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist
Past-President of Hypnosis ESH
Belgium
2017 – I visited Iran for the second time – this time feeling quite confident and at ease about safety and security as my first visit helped to free myself from some misconceptions and negative anticipations …still when you tell people in Belgium you go to Iran, you see surprised faces and people start questioning about safety.
October, 2017, I had only 4 days to visit Iran, before the start of the 2017 Mental Training Mashhad congress…and perhaps one thinks is it worthwhile to be a tourist in such an extended country with a limited time ….I have to tell you, it is really amazing and with a perfectly organized tour you get the best of the best and you can enjoy a rich variety of experiences!
I was lucky to have Najmeh as our guide - she put together a wonderful program with an opportunity to visit the touristic highlights in Istanbul, Esfahan, Kashan, Nain.
I appreciate her personal commitment and approach to give each of the participants personal attention and warmth, to care, to remove all worries and be a very nice hostess: one feels like being a guest in her huge house – Esfahan, Iran, where she has her roots. She really loves her country and in guiding visitors, takes the opportunity to help them discover all the beauty of the country and the people and the delicious tastes and flavours of Iranian food! A treat for your eyes, your smell and your tastes! An inspiring way to stimulate your interest to learn more about the country, the people, and the rich history. I wish readers will have the opportunity to visit and enjoy Iran with her.
Ernst Meier
MA + MSc, Psychologist, Emergency Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Zurich, Switzerland
With a post congress group and with Najmeh Kazemi as our tour guide I had visited her home country in the NW of Iran starting from Tabris in Mid-October 2019. I had traveled a lot in my life, but what made this tour unique and unforgettable to me was Najmeh’s talent to get us in touch not only with beautiful landscapes, Persian and Iranian history and unusual artists, but also with poetry, history, handcraft such as beautiful carpets ... and in a quite unexpected way: singing, sound, rhythm and music – and soon we were her „Bol-Bols“ – her „Singing Birds“.
This developed so uniquely in our group that music became a cornerstone of the trip. And all her knowledge, network and expertise and her emotional and sensible approach was touching and brought us all close: together as a group ... and to the soul of her country - in a way, I had not expected. I am grateful for this experience of discovery and friendship. And wishing her success and a lot more of happy clients.
Susanne Leutner
Dipl.psychologist and psychotherapist
Bonn, Gemany
We traveled with dear Najmeh for more than two weeks and were very happy with her. She is a knowledgeable expert, a good organizer and a kind, warm hearted person. We enjoyed every minute with her. Coming from the country herself, she has excellent connections in Iran. She found the best hotels with the Persian flair, best restaurants, managed a very good itinerary and was able to go beyond what was planned in advance. And last but not least she engaged a very good and caring bus driver. But the deepest and heartfelt events were the visits of Ibn Sina’s house in Isfahan which Najmeh had taken efforts to find, and the grave of Hafiz, the poet in Shiraz.
There we sat together with her on the steps to the stone coffin where his spirit could be felt. Najmeh read a special poem for each of us in the original language, farsi, afterwards explaining what Hafis was saying - and this touched my heart more than anything else. She also helped us understand how religion and the outstanding art of building the mosques belong together, what the religion of the Zoroasters and their impressive burial rituals was, what the cultural achievements of Kyros and Persepolis meant. She gave us enough time to wander through all the beautiful palaces and gardens, to feel the atmosphere of the desert and the knowledge how to survive, find water, find coolness, build houses and even live well in the middle of it. So even if many things were very new to me I always felt at home with Najmeh.
Helmut Riessbeck
Dr. med.psychotherapist
Schwabach, Gemany
My wife and I took part in a Pre- congress Iran City-Tour joined with the first Asian Congress of Hypnosis in October 2019 in Mashhad, which was thoroughly planned by Mrs. Najmeh Kazemi. Not only did she select the most markable sightseeing in the important ancient cities of Iran. She managed to form travel groups according to the special interests of the participants. Our group was guided by a charming and skillful German speaking guide with very good social, psychological and historical knowledge.
A case of special wishes and problems of organization or schedules, Mrs. Kazemi and her group was concerned at any time, trying anything possible to care for the well being of the whole travel group.
All this was embedded in a familiar atmosphere and a perfect finissage at the Congress.
Brigitte Huellemann
Dr. med.psychotherapist. specialist in internal medicine, sports and social medicine, psychosomatic and psychotherapeutic medicine; basic training in deep psychological psychotherapy, family therapy, couple therapy, hypnotherapy according to Milton Erickson.
Bavaria, Gemany
Najmeh Kazemi is a perfect tour guide. Her knowledge of her country, its history and culture, the organization of a trip, her support in getting the visas for Iran is excellent. Twice in 2015 and 2019 she was our tour guide and showed us interested visitors the beauty of the rich Persian culture and did it in a very personal way. We could feel her love for her country combined with her extraordinary knowledge. She also has a rich knowledge of classic and modern literature and ancient Sufi teachings
The warm hospitality of the Iranians is exceptional, at no point in our trip did we feel ourself unsafe or even threatened, on the contrary we started to love our hosts.
Uri Eiger
Dipl. psychotherapist
Bonn, Gemany
Uri Eiger
Dipl. psychotherapist
Bonn, Gemany
In autumn 2019 I took part in the group of presenters before the Congress in Mashhad. It was an outstanding experience: coming to Iran full with prejudices, anxious about my integrity being an Israeli born Jew. Under Najmeh’s „wings“ I felt day by day more secure, and was able to get in touch with this contradictory country. As she did with the whole group, she led us/me step by step to approach her beloved country. Thus our whole group felt secure under her perfect organised tour, with responsible drivers, very good chosen accommodations, and restaurants.
. Above all (what is already said several times), she was able to create a friendly and open atmosphere under the participants. Even some months afterwards, while looking at the photographs from the trip, I can still feel her warmth and caring nature I can recommend her for everybody as a tour guide: and very sorry that she doesn’t guide alpine mountain excursions.
In autumn 2019 I took part in the group of presenters before the Congress in Mashhad. It was an outstanding experience: coming to Iran full with prejudices, anxious about my integrity being an Israeli born Jew. Under Najmeh’s „wings“ I felt day by day more secure, and was able to get in touch with this contradictory country. As she did with the whole group, she led us/me step by step to approach her beloved country. Thus our whole group felt secure under her perfect organised tour, with responsible drivers, very good chosen accommodations, and restaurants.
. Above all (what is already said several times), she was able to create a friendly and open atmosphere under the participants. Even some months afterwards, while looking at the photographs from the trip, I can still feel her warmth and caring nature I can recommend her for everybody as a tour guide: and very sorry that she doesn’t guide alpine mountain excursions.
Elfie Cronauer
Dipl. psychotherapist
Mönchengladbach, Gemany
The tour, that Najmeh organized for our group was wonderful. Perfect planning, starting with the electronic visa, pick-up at the airport, smooth travel process and a very good hotel and restaurant selection. She was always responsive, helpful and humorous. Through extensive knowledge she has given us the culture and the beauty of her country. It was an extraordinary experience to share poems of Hafiz near his tomb in Shiraz could feel the love, she feels, for Iran. Thank you very much for an amazing trip.
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Sepp Holtz & Eva holtz,
Zürich, Switzerland
Sepp Holtz: Pediatrician, Hypnotherapist
Eva Holtz : Artist (Sculptor)
After traveling to Tehran by our own and a cool night-trip by train from Tehran to Mashhad, we met Najmeh, our guide and trip organizer, at the congress and from the first moment, we felt so familiar and secure with her. Together we had a trip to North west and north of Iran, including Tabriz, Masuleh, Qazvin,…8-days diversified journey,changing from culture to nature, to food and to deep discussions.
. We had a small modern Bus for our convenience and the Hotels fit our standards! Najmeh, we are already looking forward to our next travel with you.
Eva und Sepp Holtz, Switzerland
Rolf Nyfeler
Zürich, Switzerland
Pediatrician,psychologist
My wife and I first became acquainted with Najmeh's organizational skills during the planning phase of our two-week tour and subsequent congress. She immediately answered questions about visas, clothing, customs and weather, helping to make us feel safely prepared. The trip itself was an experience. Destinations were well chosen by Nahmeh, also in terms of the rhythm of travel. Najmeh, always responsive to our wishes, planned continuously, taught us first words in Farsi, conveyed culture and background information. She gave us time to explore a place on our own, then again she pointed out specific little things. Special events showed us the Iranian culture and way of life, for example a private reception there, a house concert there.
Najmeh is a warm-hearted, emotional person, so it was a special moment when she read to us from his book at the grave of Hāfez and translated it for us.
Even if the world political situation is difficult at the moment, we will surely come back to Iran to experience other regions and cultures..
Emmanuel Boselli
Anesthesiology and Intensive-care
Lyon, France
I have been very pleased to discover Iran from the inside. It was so nice to discover a country of art and culture, incredible cities like Esfahan, wonderful landscapes like Varzaneh desert but most of all so many friendly and peaceful people in every location. This unique and unforgettable journey was rendered possible thank to the perfect organization by Najmeh, so I have only one word to say: Thank you ...
Hans Peter Lutz
Pyisician,Specialist in Psychometric medicine, Psychotherapy
Ettlingen, Karlsruhe, Germany
In October 2019 during a conference for psychotherapy I attended a 10-days guided Tour in Iran. I have to admit that I was a bit concerned due to the current political situation. All the more, I was surprised and delighted that I had great and moving experiences during the tour. In particular, it was due to you, Najmeh, and your magnetic and joyful personality and your professionalism as a guide that the tour was so successful. Me and my fellow travelers, who were all attending the conference, were all very impressed by your great knowledge of Iranian history and society and enjoyed the journey more and more each day. Also the many visits to local restaurants and your deep and profound explanations have brought us a better understanding of Iranian culture and society.
Also important to mention is how many friendly and hospitable people we have met in your country. It was not unusual that our group was spontaneously invited for dinner or drinks by local Iranians. The meetings with locals that you have organized and attended with us together were great experiences that I wouldn‘t want to have missed. For example, you invited us to a concert at the house of a befriended musician of yours. It was a pleasure to attend a concert of internationally known Iranian musician, which left a lasting impression on all of us.
To all of you reading these lines - Najmeh is an exceptional guide and I can‘t imagine a better person to bring you closer the Iranian culture and lifestyle.
Ute Clement, Sophia Clement
Dipl. Psychologist, Consultantmedicine,
Heidelberg / Berlin, Germany
In 2019 we traveled to Iran and had a wonderful time there. We had a special tour with Ali in Tehran, followed by a wonderful tour to Isfahan and the Varzaneh desert. Everything was planned so nicely, every detail was thought of, we learned a lot about history and culture, we had fun with your great international group of colleagues and never felt rushed or bored. Perfectly arranged trip. Even when I lost my purse with documents at the Airport, Najmeh organized It was brought to Mashhad. Unbelievable! We can only recommend Najmeh as a guide and tour organizer. Thanks for that remarkable and unforgettable experience.
Ute and Sophia