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.
Now in July, just for a little summer break from Rome’s hustle and bustle, I came up with the bright idea to spend a long weekend in Sardinia to enjoy some good sun and beach time. Or so I thought. From last Thursday, day of my arrival, right until Monday, when I came back to Rome, … Read more
When you travel, some of the most memorable moments are the unplanned ones, and this is precisely what happened during my first visit to Isfahan in May 2014. After visiting the beautiful Armenian Valk Cathedral, on our way back to the more central Imam Square, my friend and I couldn’t help being attracted by the … Read more
One of the the best things to do in Tabriz, and one of Iran’s most precious bazaars, Tabriz Grand Bazaar is a must if you are travelling around northern Iran. Here is a fascinating photo journey through its labyrinthine alleys, beautifully covered brick domes and countless shops selling any delicacy, handicraft work and refreshment you … Read more
Known as the “city of firsts”, Tabriz is the capital of Iranian northern province of East Azerbaijan and hometown of many of the country’s pioneers. At about 1350 meters above sea level, Tabriz is usually cold in winter and cool-ish in summer, although when I went, just last May, the weather was already quite, and … Read more
It’s a tradition that belongs to a not-so-remote past, and while now it’s not in use anymore, the traces it left are still visible and epitomized in small doors, revealing the almost imperceptible nuances of Iran. Different knobs for different guests, a heavy, sturdy and thick knob for men, the stronger gender, opposed to a … Read more
It’s that time of the year again. Sun, warm weather, summer vacations approaching, yet you haven’t decided where to spend your annual leave. One of the most popular tourist destinations, you might as well join the crowd and travel to Italy. However, if you do wish to travel to Italy but are allergic to big … Read more
“A traveller without observation is a bird without wings” Saadi Shirazi, Iranian poet. Being this one of my favourite travel quotes, could I go to Shiraz and not visit Saadi’s mausoleum? Of course not. Shiraz Saadi, poet, sage and traveller Saadi, nom de plume of Abū-Muhammad Muslih al-Dīn bin Abdallāh Shīrāzī, is one of the … Read more
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.
One of my very favourite activities everywhere I go, be it a destination I know or a new discovery, is to visit the local markets, and Iran bazaars were just about to become my favourite photography subject in the Islamic Republic. Many studies have been carried out about Iran bazaars, and the reason why they … Read more
Tabriz Blue Mosque was built in 1465 under the rule of Muzaffar al-Din Jahan Shah, leader of the Qara Quyounlu tribal federation that ruled over a territory comprising modern Azerbaijan, north-western Iran, eastern Turkey, Armenia and Iraq. In 1779 an earthquake that took the lives of some 10,000 people heavily damaged this mosque, and today what … Read more
After breakfast naturally comes lunch, and in Iran, every meal is a very serious business. You guessed it, after the delicacies, I wrote about in my previous post, we had the nerve to seat for lunch too. Madi’s mom prepared the most delicious treats of Iranian food taken from traditional Gilaki cuisine, but for as … Read more
In Lahidjan, beautiful town in northern Iran’s Gilan province, lapped by the Caspian Sea on one side and framed by an evergreen forest on the other, I was a guest of Dream of Iran‘s editor, Madi, and her lovely family. Her mom, in a very authentic Iranian style, showed the best of the country’s sense … Read more
Different styles, different professions, different leisure activities. Here is an overview of the people I ran across in the two weeks of my trip to Iran.
When it comes to picnicking, Iran is the real deal. If your first thought for a Sunday picnic involves relaxing and taking it easy without the worry of cooking, setting the table and washing up, you might want to think again. During the recent two-week trip to Iran I’ve embarked on with my friend and fellow … Read more
A photo-reportage from a typical Sardinian village, Ghilarza, which happens to be also Antonio Gramsci’s and my hometown. Stone walls, a persistent nature, colourful flowers and churches are possibly the main characters of most villages in the big Italian island of Sardinia. Being a small town surrounded by a huge countryside, houses in Ghilarza are … Read more