Hi, I'm a US citizen on my second RTW. I have never been refused a visa yet. Vietnam just issued me one- I'm trying to get my bike in too- I'll let you know! Last I heard Iran was more irritated with the UK than than the US. I will be applying for my Iranian visa after I reach India. I have ridden into Burma twice. The border guards hold your passport and this limits the range of travel to around 150kms from the border. There is no "free ride" across Burma as the country is cut into regions and certain regions and roads are protected by military posts. It is possible to cross Burma, though often problematic. I also had little trouble getting my visa for Sudan and loved the country. Americans are allowed to visit Cuba though flights from the US to Cuba have been banned since Kennedy (who HATED Castro) put the "hex" on Cuba. Americans are advised to get their entry visa stamped (for Cuba) on a loose paper to be placed or stapled into their passports. Several years ago any and all restrictions regarding travel to Libya were lifted by the Libyans. While there are warnings against travel to Iraq and Afghanistan, we can still go visit if we want (wear a blade resistant scarf in tribal Afghanistan!). So in short, I wouldn't worry at all. Safe journey! Hook.

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