Iran is renowned for its spectacular deserts, mosques and ancient sites. It is lesser known for its equally impressive and dramatic scenery. Taking a road trip in Iran is the best way to soak up the deserts, mountains, coastlines, and rivers of this ancient land.
Continue readingOne of the staples that makes a historical city a worthwhile and desirable destination for tourists and travelers is the fact that it can host many guests in its traditional houses and settlements. Knowing this, this piece will entirely go to the best hostels in Shiraz and we are focusing on introducing these magnificent guesthouses to show you that not only Shiraz is the beating poetic heart of Iran and the birthplace of many famous Iranian poets such as Saadi Shirazi and Hafez, but also a trip to Shiraz can mean a very comfortable and satisfying stay at one of its traditional houses or a modern accommodation settlement or a combined facility.
Continue readingThe first time I ran into tourists in Tehran, I was shocked by the fact that they knew where Fatemi Street or Iranshahr district were and how they could take Tehran’s metro, taxis, or even buses to get to their accommodation spots. Most of the best and very affordable Mid-range hotels in Tehran are located in midtown or closer to the downtown of Tehran since their very location make them more cost-effective and desirable to tourists and travelers planning to stay for a good amount of time in the capital of Iran.
Continue readingYazd is a city deep in the dry-lands of Iran with the minimum amount of rain or snow in a year which most likely would have turned this city into hot ruins over its 5000 years of history. However, being located around a hot desert has its own perks and it’s lead to the people of Yazd mastering the art of architecture to survive the harsh environment. For this reason, Yazd has been called a marvel of adobe engineering and mud-brick houses and walls and wind catchers. Today’s well-known hotels in Yazd have mostly renovated remnants or of yesterday’s unparalleled traditional Persian houses built for Khan’s or noblemen. A trip to Iran can only be announced “remarkable and indelible” if you book a room in one of these Yazd hotels, which, by the way, have more to offer than just mud-brick walls and cozy yards.
Continue readingAhwaz, in Iran’s southwest, is a city of about 1.3 million and the largest city in Khuzestan province. Close to the Iraqi border and the Persian Gulf, Ahwaz is home to Iran’s largest Arab population and several other ethic minority groups. It first prospered thousands of years ago along the banks of the Karun River, a waterway that today irrigates one of Iran’s largest food bowls.
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