Firouz Sherbat cafe, hidden gem in Isfahan’s Armenian district
When you travel, some of the most memorable moments are the unplanned ones, and this is precisely what happened during ...
Tabriz Bazaar, Iran’s oldest market – a photo journey
One of the the best things to do in Tabriz, and one of Iran’s most precious bazaars, Tabriz Grand Bazaar ...
Things to do in Tabriz, the City of Firsts
Known as the “city of firsts”, Tabriz is the capital of Iranian northern province of East Azerbaijan and hometown of ...
The world in a door, nuances of Iran
It’s a tradition that belongs to a not-so-remote past, and while now it’s not in use anymore, the traces it ...
10 places that will make you discover the real Sardinia
It’s that time of the year again. Sun, warm weather, summer vacations approaching, yet you haven’t decided where to spend ...
Pearls of travel wisdom from Shirazi poet Saadi
“A traveller without observation is a bird without wings” Saadi Shirazi, Iranian poet. Being this one of my favourite travel ...
Discovering Shiraz Nasir al-Mulk Mosque and Chasing Lights and Shadows in a Kaleidoscopic Journey
Nasir al-Mulk mosque is one of the top places to visit in Shiraz. Find out why it's famous, what makes it so stunning and our best tips on how to enjoy the visit.
Iran bazaars: where are the best ones and why visit them
One of my very favourite activities everywhere I go, be it a destination I know or a new discovery, is ...
Painfully wounded Tabriz Blue Mosque
Tabriz Blue Mosque was built in 1465 under the rule of Muzaffar al-Din Jahan Shah, leader of the Qara Quyounlu ...
Traditional Iranian Food – 10 Persian Dishes You Must Try in Iran
After breakfast naturally comes lunch, and in Iran, every meal is a very serious business. You guessed it, after the ...
Homemade Iranian breakfast in Lahidjan, Gilan province
In Lahidjan, beautiful town in northern Iran’s Gilan province, lapped by the Caspian Sea on one side and framed by ...
Photo Essay – The People of Iran
Different styles, different professions, different leisure activities. Here is an overview of the people I ran across in the two ...
Picnicking in Iran
When it comes to picnicking, Iran is the real deal. If your first thought for a Sunday picnic involves relaxing and ...
A photo stroll around Ghilarza, my hometown in central Sardinia
A photo-reportage from a typical Sardinian village, Ghilarza, which happens to be also Antonio Gramsci’s and my hometown. Stone walls, ...
Walking the Appian Way, Queen of the Roads, with Walks of Italy
Someone said that to explore Rome a lifetime is not enough, and the more I explore the more I realize ...