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Delve into a treasure trove of travel guides, tips, and advice that span the globe, uncovering the hidden gems and must-visit locations that make each journey unique. We (Angela Corrias and Sayed Hamed Hosseiny) share our firsthand experiences, offering personal anecdotes and insider knowledge to help you plan your own remarkable adventures.

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Iran souvenirs: the ultimate guide to shopping in Iran

You have been mulling over whether you should visit Iran or not, you have decided to start planning your trip to modern Persia, you applied for Iran visa. Once you have enjoyed what the country has to offer, don’t forget to buy some Iran souvenirs to bring back home as gifts. What are the things Iran … Read more

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Top 12 reasons to visit Italy

For years Italy has been one of the most popular travel destinations for tourists from the world over. Culture, beauty, food, history, this small European country has it all and the reasons to visit Italy are endless. Thanks to its huge cultural heritage, the places to visit in Italy can keep you busy for a lifetime. … Read more

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How to photograph Afghanistan (and stay safe)

If there is one fascinating destination to visit and capture with your camera, this is Afghanistan. We all know how picturesque this war-torn land is and it’s quite straightforward that its recent history made it like no other country. This is why there certainly is more than one consideration tourists need to keep in mind, not only security-wise, … Read more

Tips for a long solo motorcycle trip around Europe

7 tips for a long solo motorcycle trip around Europe

Are you planning a motorcycle trip around Europe? This post, packed with useful tips and practical information, will help you do just that. Europe is a fantastic place for road trips, and if you are a passionate rider, you won’t be disappointed. Going on a solo motorcycle trip always requires some extra preparation than just … Read more

Why I want to visit Iceland: Skolaferdalag Energy Pool

My top 6 reasons to visit Iceland

I won’t deny that despite having traveled a lot, there are still quite a few places on my radar. I have been wanting to visit Iceland for a while now. Some eight years actually, when a friend of mine told me one of the things she liked the most about her trip was elves’ furtive presence. … Read more

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What to do in Bangkok in a week

Chaotic, noisy and crowded, the Thai capital is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. While Thailand is often a beloved holiday haven for beach-goers, first-timers should devote from a couple of days to a week to its capital to get to know the national culture and civilisation. So if you are planning … Read more

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Reasons why I would love to travel to Indonesia

It might be because I just got married, but lately I’ve been increasingly thinking about taking a trip for the pure joy of relaxing and maybe also lingering in some romance instead of just working. As a big Asia lover, and having already visited many Asian countries, I would absolutely love to travel to Indonesia … Read more

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9 Iranian artists challenge mainstream image of Iran

[grwebform url=”https://app.getresponse.com/view_webform_v2.js?u=SGyov&webforms_id=10824305″ css=”on” center=”off” center_margin=”200″/] Take a few Iranian friends, a decent dose of Persian pride and the urge to introduce Iran to the world and you will witness the latest challenge to the image Western mainstream media want to give of the Islamic Republic. Nine young Iranian artists behind the project Iran Unveiled, Mahya Jaberiansari, Saeid Moridi, Neda … Read more

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Hijab in Islam, why we don’t understand it

Something strange happens to the human mind when a person is exposed to a culture different from his/her own. A mix of skepticism, suspicion, and fear can prevail preventing us from welcoming the stranger. The controversial topic of hijab in Islam is one of those sensitive issues that I feel we are not grabbing in Europe … Read more

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Perugia city of staircases and arches in central Italy

They wandered to and fro, accordingly, and lost themselves among the strange, precipitate passages, which, in Perugia, are called streets, Some of them are like caverns, being arched all over, and plunging down abruptly towards an unknown darkness; which, when you have fathomed its depths, admits you to a daylight that you scarcely hoped to … Read more

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San Sperate, the world of bees and Sardinian honey

Home to Pino Sciola’s sounding stones and great honey, San Sperate, near Cagliari, is one of the places you should visit when planning a holiday in Sardinia. What would happen if bees went extinct? From BBC to Business Insider, we’ve been warned many times about the catastrophic consequences of bee extinction. After reading and listening … Read more