I’m not a big fan of the whole tipping concept. I would have very much preferred if everyone was paid decently and I knew exactly how much I was being charged from the menu. I just think it’s unfair for…
It’s almost 3 years that I’m back home and I’ve been eager to discover my hometown ever since. And to tell you the truth, Tehran has been throwing surprises one after another. It was only a few weeks ago when…
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…
It’s hard to wander around Lisbon and not notice the relentless trail of dilapidated buildings. Some totally abandoned with blocked doors and crumbled windows, sitting there longing to collapse. Others covered in colorful tile work with flowerpots hanging in the balconies, showing the…
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…
Thanks to social media and internet, it’s getting easier and easier to find little gems even around Iran which seems to be still pretty unknown. I had seen pictures of Firuz Sherbat House - literally meaning syrup house in Persian…
Most travellers see Iran as a once in a life opportunity that’s probably not going to be happening anytime soon. They take as many days off as they can and squeeze in as many cities possible in a 10-day voyage.…
It wasn’t that long ago when the both of us were introduced to each other through a mutual friend. We connected through our passion for writing only to realize we have so much more in common. We were both representatives…
I’ve never been into travelling with a guided tour. I make my own plans, do a ton of research, read a lot and get on the road. But I’ve never ignored the fact that some places are best travelled with…
I’m not much of a meat lover but when it comes to Dizi, I’m all over it. Top it off with some pickles and I’m swooning with delight with every bite. Dizi or Abgoosht, however you like to call it,…
As we bid farewell to the last day of winter, our hearts are beating a bit faster in this part of the world. It’s almost like the storm before a clear day. Street vendors have conquered the streets and trying…
Just as the tone of Western media has slightly shifted, visa regulations in Iran have eased and more agencies are adding Iran packages to their lists, Iran has finally come to the spotlight. After many years of isolation and too…
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! I had heard of this place and even thought…