Tag: Yazd

The best bazaars in Iran for travellers

The best bazaars in Iran for 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 more than just a local market though.  The history of bazaars in 

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. In preparing my trip to Iran it was sometimes hard to find information on budget places to stay in Iran for backpackers. Hostels in Iran Many hostels in Iran do not have an internet presence yet, 

Nain Iran: history in the desert

Nain Iran: history in the desert

Nain in Iran is a small town in the desert, 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 than the oldest 

18 Things to do in Yazd Iran: a travel guide

18 Things to do in Yazd Iran: a travel guide

Yazd is a small city in the southern desert of Iran. It’s old and charming and within the walls of the old city it is a journey back in time. It is rightly popular among travellers and even though there are a variety of things