Since western media and news agencies have bombarded the public with negative news about Iran, many tourists wonder whether it is safe to travel to Iran? And in 2021, with the expansion of the Covid-19 pandemic, this question gets even more severe. In this article, we will discuss the answer to this critical question. However, for those of you who are looking for a...
Traditional Yalda Night Table Yalda Night or Shabe Yalda (شب یلدا) is one of the most significant Iranian celebrations. The celebration is of profound history and meaning. Iranians worldwide celebrate Yalda on December 21st (30th of Azar), when the earth follows its yearlong pilgrimage around the sun. The northern hemisphere of the earth starts to experience longer...
We never travel with a group, we definitely like to stay free. We like that everyday, during a trip, destination can be changed at last time in case of any opportunity, not written in a guide-book. So we also accept mystery and any disturbing events too, with patience, always confidence in our lucky minds. Nothing better than to visit Iran with one...
Every year more than 300 million people celebrate Nowruz on the 21st of March; But what is Nowruz? Where are its commonplaces? And how do people celebrate it? Haftseen Table- Persian New Year The Most Important Event of the Solar Calendar Nowruz (in Farsi: نوروز) is a Persian term referred to as the Persian new year that literally means a new day or, according to...
Abgoosht (Abguşt) in dizi pots Every nation has its comfort and social foods. Dishes play an influential role as a social object that interacts with people at the table. These recipes are more than just something to eat. Abgoosht (Abguşt) also know as Dizi is a unique, national, and comfortable course in Persia. Relatively new, but shows the best of the culinary...
My wife and I visited Iran in April 2019 on a small group tour. As we’re from the UK, the Iran visa process was a little challenging but we were helped by an Iranian travel agent. Read more: Iran Visa for US, UK, and Canada Citizens Our trip took in a classic route that covered Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, Persopolis, Eghlid, and Isfahan. We also stayed at a...
My wife and I traveled to Iran at the end of 2018 to celebrate my 58th birthday. We have been to Shiraz, Yazd and Isfahan. I have been to more than sixty countries and I can say that Iran is obviously one of the best. First and foremost we were impressed by the friendliness of the local people. It was not the sort of friendliness tourists come across in many places...
“I`m in Iran!” That`s what I wanted to post during my vacations but could not decide which photos to share with the world. And the reason is the ultimate beauty of the country. My emotions were over the edge, too much feelings… too much photos to share… Olga in Iran So no posts during my trip. Only sightseeing, breathing this magic air, catching smiles of people...
Visits the tombs of Hafez and Sa’adi and discovers the power of Sufi poetry over the centuries BY: Wahyuni KamahPrinted in The Jakarta Globe July 4, 2014 Don’t forget to visit Sa’adi’s tomb. His poems are truly humanist and his works are highly respected around the world,” said the passenger sitting next to me on my flight to Shiraz, Iran.I could not forget — the...
In april 2019 I traveled to Iran as I had heard from friends that this country must be wonderful with a lot of culture and friendly people everywhere. Since some years I’m a woman solo traveler but I must say that – from the very beginning – I felt comfortable and very safe. I met lots of people offering help without pushing me but just glad to make...