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’ll start with a confession. I’ve been cringing of excitement for this post for a few months now and somehow the wait only got longer and longer. I’m over the moon to…

Just a few kilometers from Bostan and after having the strangest chicken barbecue picnic ever, we were headed for the village of Bardieh where the Heidari family were awaiting us and we were desperately…

I’ll start with a confession. I’m a strange version of a foodie. Meaning I don’t eat that much but I crave strange things on a daily basis which my mums finds rather strange.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Our few days 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…

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…