Last days of summer and the horrendous heat of Tehran called for a road trip in high altitudes. After having seen so many tempting photos of Olsebelangah on instagram, we were eager…
Unlike the classic route of central Iran which tends to cross barren desserts with little to no vegetation, a road trip to Kurdistan is rewarded with lush scenery, neon greenery and locals…
We arrived to Palangan, right at the moment the lamp and sky hold hands. Having gone there without any early reservations, we headed to the first sign calling “house for rent”. In…
Like all my travels around Iran, I have come back home stunned, shocked and fascinated by the diversity this country offers. I have met people who spoke a language I could not…
When living abroad, I crave for the strangest things; like grabbing a handful of barberries from the fridge and gobbling them up before anyone sees, a sprinkle of Persian hogweed on my…
As the overwhelming heat of Tehran made days spent out brutal and exhausting, cravings for escaping the city in search of cooler temperatures only got stronger. I have to admit, I haven’t been…
My latest obsession with finding unfamiliar landscapes in Iran lead me to the province of Khuzestan, where I won the lottery in a tiny village called Pamenar. It was a bucolic heaven! …
As the boat makes its way through the canes we cross backyards of houses right beside the lagoon. Here in Shadegan lagoon where migrant birds have flown for the winter, life seems…
Following our road trip from a few weeks back, I’ve been meaning to share a collection of photos I’ve taken in Filband. The village was just so unspoilt and unprecedented that I…
Plans were made quite ahead. After more than one month studying for an exam and having way too much work to spend any time inclusively for myself, I dreadfully needed a holiday. My…