I doubt if any Iranian could just walk into Persepolis and think “this is freakin’ amazing!”. I mean I get that we all feel extremely overwhelmed by the proportions and get goosebumps over the fact that all this was built…
Photo Essay: Life By The Shadegan Lagoon
As the boat makes its way through the canes we cross backyards of houses right beside the lagoon. Here in Shadegan where migrant birds have flown for the winter, life seems to be set at a different time. The locals…
Our Travels and Adventures Through Khuzestan in pictures
I travel with many people. Strangers who I meet on the journey, foreigners who I accompany and ex-colleagues I have worked with. I really enjoy having people to share the experience with but traveling with friends who I dearly love and…
Traveling to IRAN: Group Tour Vs Independent Travel
When planning a trip to Iran everyone will eventually come to the stage where they’ll have to choose between joining a tour provided by a company or having it all in their own hands. For some nationalities such as Americans,…
Day trip from Yazd: Zoroastrian Temple of Chak Chak and Meybod
Our few day trip in Yazd had allowed us to cover most of the main attractions within the city. Considering we were staying right in the heart of the old town, everything was at a walking distance. A decision we…
10 Historical Gardens in Tehran to Escape the City Life
When the hectic city life of Tehran tightens its grip around our neck, most Tehraners usually hit the road to the Caspian sea to catch some breath and refresh. But what if work, schedule and a ton of other stuff…
Celebrating YALDA (Winter Solstice) the Iranian Way!
It’s almost a week to the winter solstice and the city already evokes excitement. Fruit shops are showing off their best watermelons and raving about their Pomegranates brought from Saveh, where it’s known for the best pomegranates of the country.…
Road trip to Ramsar: Iran’s side of the Caspian Sea
A gentle breeze strokes my cheeks and blows locks of hair out of my face. The waves play a symphony in my ears and I can almost hear our giggles and laughters from many summer holidays spent here by the…
Just How Safe is Iran to Travel?
When it comes to planning a trip to Iran for many the first and most important issue is regarding safety. Things get more complicated when huge contradictions make it hard to know which side to believe. The always-negative anti-Iran media…
Muharram: A Nation in Mourning and Your Guide to Witness it.
I’m sitting in my room writing this post while I hear drums roll and a man on the microphone recites a sorrowful song. Every once in a while my emotions overtake and I’m off to the window to see the…