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Discover Tehran: A Brief Guide to the Capital of Iran

Visitors to Iran often opt to skip Tehran, reducing it to nothing more than heavy traffic and smog. But the capital city has plenty of charm and beauty with its concrete skyline set against the backdrop of the majestic Alborz mountains. Home to some 10 million people, in no other city, will you get a better glimpse of contemporary life in Iran than in Tehran. Here’s our mini guide to Tehran to get the most out of this underrated city. And as always, remember that you can book all your travel and accommodation needs in Tehran with 1stQuest.

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Traveling to Iran with Pets; Don’t Leave your Best Friends

Traveling and animals don’t exactly mix well, especially if you are traveling to Iran with pets. We are so emotionally attached to these beautiful creatures that we can’t simply let go of them, even for a few days which reminds me of the words of Colleen Paige, founder of “National Pets Day” organization, author, animal advocate, and in general a true animal lover that really moved me and brought me to the realization that people would do so many things to travel to Iran with their pets: “Many people believe that humans are superior to animals, but is that really true? We’re not able to come close to possessing the pure & perfect unconditional love that animals offer.

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The Top 6 best Hotels in Kish for an Unforgettable Stay

Here is the list of the best hotels in Kish island:

1. Dariush Grand Hotel, the best hotel in Kish Island

A simple look at its grand design tells you all you need to know about Dariush Grand Hotel Kish. With an architecture resembling that of Persepolis, the hallmark of Achaemenian art, this accommodation lives up to all the expectations it raises. The premise extends 121,330 square meters and located in the eastern north part of Kish.

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Travel to Mashhad, Land of Sacred Heroes

If you’re considering to travel to Mashhad, you’re in the right place. Mashhad means a place of Shia martyrs and martyrdom. Courageous individuals who sacrificed their lives in the name of their religious view and for the greater good. No shortage of Shia martyrs has been recorded in Islam history and Mashhad stands as a testimony to this statement.

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Where to Stay: The 5 Best Hotels in Tabriz

Tabriz is the most populated city in northwestern Iran, one of the historical capitals of Iran and the present capital of East Azerbaijan province. It is the sixth most populous city in Iran. It is located in the Quru River valley, in Iran’s historic Azerbaijan region between long ridges of volcanic cones in the Sahand and Eynali mountains.

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