Iran

The Land of the Arians, the Greater Persia, the land of the Shah. Throughout the centuries, Iran has fascinated artists, poets, queens, kinds, world leaders and all types of travellers.

Today a controversial and appealing destination, who wants to travel to Iran has landed in the right place. We will not only give you practical tips and information to organise and plan your Iran trip, but we will also tell you about the local culture, the history, the society that never fails to hit the headlines.

Do you need practical tips on how to organise your trip like how to apply for visa or how to book hotels? We provide them to you. Are you looking for some useful advice? Here the things to know before travelling to Iran, here how to plan your trip, here our tips on how to dress in Iran and how to get a visa.

Do you need guides for a classical tour or for single cities? We have written some and we are working on more. Some of our most popular? A complete guide to classic Iran, the things to do in Isfahan, exploring Yazd, visiting the old Tehran or what to do in Tabriz.

Do you want to explore the culture of Iran, the society of this beautiful country and its history? We got you covered. Explore the eternal Persepolis, read the best books written about Iran, find out what you can buy as a souvenir in Iran, discover the “real Iran” with us, discover Iran’s Christian architecture in Isfahan and learn about the open wounds of Khuzestan province.

Travelling to Iran alone as a woman? Nothing to worry, you can read about my personal experience here, here and here.

Still wondering whether or not visit Iran? Here are my ten reasons why you should ASAP!

Amazing Things to See and Do in Isfahan, Glorious Capital of Safavid Iran

Be amazed and bedazzled at these fantastic things to see and do in Isfahan, scenic Iranian city and heart of the Persian Safavid reign.
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Mah Card: The Iranian Debit Card For Tourists To Avoid Carrying Too Much Cash

Discover the benefits of Mah Card, an Iranian debit card for foreign tourists travelling to Iran, and avoid carrying too much cash while in Iran.
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12 Fantastic Things to Do in Shiraz, Iran’s City of Poets and Nightingales

Iran romantic city par excellence, there are quite a few things to do in Shiraz that can easily fill two ...
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Awesome Places to Visit in Iran – The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Perfect Iran Itinerary

The ultimate guide to the best places to visit in Iran. Find out what are the top Iran tourist attractions to visit if you are planning your first trip to the wonderful modern Persia.
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14 Of The Most Beautiful Traditional Markets Around The World

Fascinating and historical, discover some of the most beautiful traditional local markets around the world. Iranian ancient bazaars, Shanghai's flower and birds markets, Provence weekly markets, Herat bazaar from the Silk Road time. Each local market different products and its own character.
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Grab a 9-day Iran tour for just 369€ including hotels

Home to one of the world’s oldest civilisations and masterpieces such as Isfahan’s Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Ali Qapu Palace, ...
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Where can I see the “real Iran”? Your questions answered

Where to find the real Iran? is a question I'm often asked. As Iran can be hardly compared to any other country, here I try to give an honest answer.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Caravanserai as cultural crossroads along the Silk Roads: Iran’s Izadkhast

There is a place in Iran that, in my opinion, is not capturing the attention it should. Nestled in the very ...
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18 things to know before you travel to Iran

From ta'arof to the tipping etiquette to the public transport, here are 18 things to know before you travel to Iran to ensure a perfect stay.
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The open wounds of Iran’s Khuzestan

Known as one of Iran’s most polluted provinces, southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, bordering with Iraq and the Persian Gulf, ...
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Vank Cathedral: Iran’s Christian architecture

Exploring the beautiful Vank Cathedral in Isfahan's Armenian district, New Jolfa. This is one of the must-see places for any first-time visitors in this Iranian city!
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Humans of Iran

Here is my little tribute to the humans of Iran who crossed my path and their stories, some real some that ...
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