How Iranians are welcoming current Iran tourism boom, or an ode to Persian pride
You know you are being introduced to an Iranian because the first thing they deliver a poem of their beloved ...
Under the spell of the old Tehran
Between palaces, gardens and mansions, Iran’s capital is as glamorous as it gets, but if you ask me, the most fascinating ...
The unconventional adventures of an Italian in Iran
The beginning of 1394 according to the Persian calendar, still haftsin (Nowruz-set tables) enlivening restaurants and hotel halls all over ...
Vakil mosque, stunning Zand-era example of Islamic architecture
Granted, Nasir ul-Molk mosque is stunning, especially if you go early in the morning when the sun seeps through the ...
Persepolis and Pasargadae, traveling for a glimpse into Iran’s glorious history
Many are the posts I’ve already written about the capital of Iran’s Fars province, describing the romance Shiraz never fails to ...
Mirza Ghasemi, the recipe of one of my favourite dishes from Iran
Everywhere I go I always try my best to blend in with the locals, and this usually means finding (and ...
Reaching Half of the World in beautiful Isfahan, Iran – My personal experience
I had read that due to its beauty, the former capital of ancient Persia, Isfahan or Esfahan, in its heyday ...
Beneath Yazd tallest wind catcher in beautiful Dolat Abad Garden
The charming city of Yazd is famous for its typical desert architecture, and among the most distinguished features are by all ...
Catching the wind in Yazd desert city, where the Zoroastrian fire still burns
Sand and blue pastel hues, a clutter of low-rising sandstone buildings that during the dry summer give some break from ...
Romance in Shiraz with the blessing of Hafez and Saadi
“My beloved is brighter than the sun,Put in the heavens, my only one.Placed the hearts upon the earthTo watch the ...
Colors of Persia, culture of Iran
Any trip to Iran is made more pleasant by the many aspects of the local culture, from its food to ...
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 ...