This post is about the best things to do in Alexandria, Egypt. Alexandria is a city located in the north of Egypt. It’s where the Nile delta meets the desert and the Mediterranean sea. It was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE and …
This post is about the Medina of Tunis. The Medina of Tunis is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a rich history, vibrant culture, and unique architecture. Once you enter the maze of narrow alleyways through one of its ancient gates you enter a world …
This post is about the best things to do in Tunis, Tunisia. From Brussels it was only a 2 hour flight to Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. Actually not that far from Western Europe and yet, it feels so different. Tunis is located on the …
The Ksour of Tataouine are one of the highlights of any trip to Tunisia. They are made famous by the Star Wars movies that were filmed in several ksour around Tataouine in Southern Tunisia. In Star Wars the Ksour around Tataouine featured as slave quarters …
This post is a Persian food guide about what to eat in Iran as a traveller and where to find the best Persian food in Iran. Years ago, when I was still a small child, our family was invited for dinner by an Iranian family. …
This post is all about travelling to Iran as a woman. Is solo female travel in Iran safe? What should I wear as a woman travelling to Iran? What else should I know before I go. Traveling to Iran as a woman is perfectly safe, …
This post is about the best things to do in Yazd Iran. Yazd is a historic city in the southern desert of Iran with a rich history and culture that dates back thousands of years. It is known for its unique architecture, including its historic …
This post is a Persepolis travel guide on how to visit Persepolis in Iran. Persepolis is an ancient city located in southern Iran and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire, one of the most significant empires in …
This post is about the best things to do in Shiraz. Shiraz is Iran’s fifth biggest city and known for a good number of things. Poetry, literature, flowers, gardens and surprisingly, wine. Before the Islamic revolution, the Mediterranean climate helped produce the best wine in …
Nain in Iran is a small town in the desert of central Iran, halfway between Yazd and Tehran. Most tour groups only make a quick stop to see the first and oldest mosque in Iran. Wikitravel convinced me that there is more to this town …
This post is about the best bazaars in Iran for foreign travellers. Whenever I am in a country, I love to visit the local markets. They give a unique insight into a country’s culture and what people buy and eat. The bazaars in Iran are …
This post is a travelguide with the best things to do in Isfahan. Isfahan, located in central Iran, is an incredibly beautiful and historically rich city. Iranians say that Isfahan is half of the world. The city with its famous Naqs-e Jahan square was the …