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Situated in the east of Iran, Kerman is Iran’s largest province, amounting to 11% of the country’s total land mass. Home of the famous Lut Desert, Kerman is a little off the beaten track, but for those who want to explore somewhere different, be sure to pencil it in.
Continue readingIran is a huge country that swells with diversity. Every Iranian province has its own unique cuisine, handicrafts, industries, dress, and language.
Travelers who have the time can easily spend two or three months having a good look around Iran. But realistically most visitors only come for a week or two.
If you’re planning on spending seven days in Iran, I’ve prepared an itinerary on what not to miss while you’re here.
Continue readingThe first thing that pops up to mind as soon as somebody talks about Persia or Iran is how hospital they are and how they take pleasure in playing the role of a host. Given their history and geographical location, this is not a big surprise. Iran has been sitting at the intersection of European and Asian continent for more than eight thousand years being the bridge that connects the east to the west. Also, a considerable portion of the ancient trade route, the Silk Road, ran through old Persia and Iran after the Islamic conquest.
Continue readingWhat conjures up in your mind when you think about traveling to Iran? Endless deserts, salt lakes, mosques, Islamic architecture, and mountains probably feature heavily. But what about a beach? Didn’t think of that, did you?!
Continue readingShiraz is hands down my favorite city in Iran. It seems to embody the whole vibe of the country in an astute way. Shiraz is the perfect mix of old and new, beauty and grunge, desert and oasis. With all the conveniences of a big city and all the charm of a village, Shiraz will feel like your Iranian home away from home.
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