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.…
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…
16 ways to humiliate yourself in IRAN!
Most decent travelers know the importance of respecting the local culture of their destination. Many women would dress more modestly when visiting an Islamic country even if it’s not necessarily required. You would probably not wear your super expensive Italian…
6 heavenly must-eats of an Iranian Ramadan feast
As the Holy Month of the Muslim world is almost coming to an end, I thought I really can’t skip a whole month of life in Iran without including Ramadan and not to mention all the heavenly treats you get to…
10 things to expect on your trip to Iran
Iran’s that one country on your list that you’ve been giving it a lot of thought. Your feet have been itching to tick it off but warnings and daily news headlines make you to think otherwise. While things are not…
Qeshm, the untold side of the Persian Gulf
The Persian gulf might remind you of many things. The excessive amount of oil, the skyscrapers in Dubai, the Arab league or the fight over its name. But it’s almost unlikely to remind you of some of the most remote…
5 Natural Gems of Sintra
Sintra is a gorgeous town just 30 km from central Lisbon. It’s easily accessible from the city center and therefor an absolute must see on anyones trip to Lisbon. While most people opt for a day trip to Sintra, you are…
A love affair with Portuguese facades!
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…
Photo Essay: Postcards from Paris
I’m a city girl by all means. I was born in one and spent the most of my life living in one after another. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I personally enjoy the rapid life, the…
Museum hunting in Lisbon
Museum hunting has always been on my list no matter where I go. As a former art student I feel obliged to make my way to at least one museum in every city I visit. Whether I have to queue for two…