Tag: Iran

The Persian Food Guide: the best traditional food in Iran

The Persian Food Guide: the best traditional food in Iran

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. 

Solo Female Travel in Iran: how to travel to Iran as a woman

Solo Female Travel in Iran: how to travel to Iran as a woman

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, 

The Best Things to do in Yazd: Iran’s desert city

The Best Things to do in Yazd: Iran’s desert city

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 

A Persepolis Travel Guide: how to visit Persepolis Iran

A Persepolis Travel Guide: how to visit Persepolis Iran

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 

The Best Things to do in Shiraz: Iran’s cultural capital

The Best Things to do in Shiraz: Iran’s cultural capital

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 

How to Visit Nain Iran: history in the desert

How to Visit Nain Iran: history in the desert

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 

The Best Traditional Bazaars in Iran: a tourist guide

The Best Traditional Bazaars in Iran: a tourist guide

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 

The Best Things to do in Isfahan: Iran’s blue city

The Best Things to do in Isfahan: Iran’s blue city

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 

Abyaneh Iran: a beautiful day trip from Kashan

Abyaneh Iran: a beautiful day trip from Kashan

This post is about Abyaneh in Iran. Abyaneh is one of the most popular ancient villages in Iran. It lies only 80 kilometers south east from Kashan at the foot of mount Karkas. Almost every hotel in Kashan organizes day trips to this scenic village. 

The Best Things to do in Kashan: Iran’s rosewater city

The Best Things to do in Kashan: Iran’s rosewater city

This post is a travel guide about the best things to do in Kashan Iran. Kashan, located in central Iran, is a city rich in history and culture. Kashan was the first desert city on my Iran trip. When I checked in at my hotel 

The Best Hostels in Iran on a budget

The Best Hostels in Iran on a budget

This post is about the best hostels in Iran for the independent budget travellers. In preparing my trip to Iran, it was sometimes hard to find information on cheap places to stay. Iran is a very budget friendly destination. Accomodation as well, can be very 

The Best Things to do in Qom Iran

The Best Things to do in Qom Iran

In this post about things to do in Qom Iran I would also like to share my experience visiting Qom in Iran. Qom is a city only 2 hours south of Tehran and one of the most religious cities in Iran. Qom is a city