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For thousands of years, the Persians have been famous for their Silk Road bazaars selling exquisite and rare goods. Shopping in Tehran has diversified from the traditional bazaar and now includes luxury malls and huge shopping centers. This is not to say the bazaar has lost its place. Every day hundreds of thousands of Tehranis pass through the Grand Bazaar in downtown Tehran.
Continue readingContinue readingThere is a desert I long to be walking,
A wide emptiness:
Peace beyond any understanding of it.
– Rumi, Persian Poet and Sufi Master
The Iranian government has just added China to the list of countries whose nationals can enter Iran without a visa. Late last year Iran also added Oman to this list.
In a constant bid to increase tourism in Iran, the government announced the visa-free entry for Chinese passport holders last month. The changes are due to come into effect by the end of July.
Continue readingLive the way locals do and see outside of the big cities at one of Iran’s many ecolodges. Away from the hustle and bustle of tourism hubs, you can start to feel the real energy of Iran.
Ecolodges are an increasingly popular choice for ecologically minded travelers and those who are seeking a genuine cultural experience. Iranian ecolodges are like ecolodges everywhere, a hotel or guesthouse that follows the philosophy and principles of ecotourism.
Continue readingIran’s landmass is 1.65 million square kilometers. This is seven times the size of the United Kingdom, four times larger than Germany and one-sixth the size of the entirety of Europe. If you’re planning a trip to Iran, you need to consider how you’re going to get around. So what are your domestic transport options? Along with hiring a driver, both domestic buses and flights in Iran are good options for traveling through this country.
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