Sightseeing in the second biggest square in the world can get exhausting at times. Specially if there are 2 mosques, one palace and 2 grand bazaars that are all irresistible to visit. Naqshe-e Jahan square can easily take up a…
I have no claims of being a shoppoholic. I don’t have any admiration for the term. While I do love fashion in general and put a lot of effort and work into making my own clothes every once in a…
In scorching summers and harsh winters, we Tehraners have learned how to make the most out of the Alborz mountain range limiting our city from north and blocking the wind and humidity of the Caspian sea from getting anywhere close. When…
As a child, whenever we were in Iran, our family holidays would center around the north of the country. Pretty much like most of the residents of Tehran. It was closer and we had place to stay not so far away from…
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 travelling much this year. Going through a rough…
Just as I’m putting down the words, I’m sitting in front of the AC and cannot even articulate how hot Yazd must be right now. But that doesn’t change the fact that it could be one of the most surprising…
Nothing beats the thrill of finding a bargain, specially when it’s becomes as tricky as a treasure hunt. Flea markets are a paradise for those who seek the unusual and the friday market of Tehran is bound to bring out the…
Mountains, deserts, jungles, rivers and lakes, people of different races, languages, cultures, monuments that boast history, stories of war, of defense, sacrifice, colonization and the greed for oil wrap up one of the most diverse provinces of Iran. Khuzestan has…
Me and my grandma hold strong ties. I’m probably the one grandchild that inherited the most from her looks and character. Looking around my family, it’s easy to realize that the adventurous side of me definitely came from her and…
As I’m sipping on my cold and fresh infusion surrounded by splendour and beauty in one of my favourite cafes in Tehran, I’m listening to Mohammad talk about the case of world war 3 if Trump is to be the next…
