You may have already been to Iran, or it is your first time going there. If you are planning to travel for the first time to Iran, you probably have doubts if you should go there at all, if it is safe, and what rules you must keep in the Islamic Republic. Iran is one …
One of the most important topics about traveling to Iran is what to wear in the Islamic Republic since foreign women travelers must follow the dress code in Iran. And there are so many misbeliefs about that. Most people think Iranians wear black chadors, but this is far from the truth. Iran is indeed the …
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Garmeh is one of the most famous oasis villages in Iran and, despite its remote location, one of the most touristic as well. It is an ideal place to have a trip to the Mesr desert and enjoy a one or multi-day tour in the desert. Garmeh is accessible from Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan, and Tabas …
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South Khorasan is usually not on travelers’ radar as it is far from the more famous tourist attractions, Mashhad to the north and Kerman to the south. I went to this province when I was in Mashhad, returning to Isfahan with a bypass to discover this remote part of Iran. And I had a pleasant surprise. …
Ramsar is probably the most beautiful city along the Caspian coast in Mazandaran province, with long stretches of beaches and the nearby Alborz Mountain range covered with lush green vegetation. Since the other parts of Iran are getting too hot during summer, Tehrani people escape in masses to the north to enjoy the cooler temperature, …
Lahijan is one of the most beautiful places in Iran and a must-see once you travel around the northern part of the country. It does not have famous monuments, but the surrounding rice fields, tea plantations, and wetlands make it a unique place in Iran for nature-lovers. Lahijan is a proof that Iran has all …
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Mashhad, the holiest place in Iran, is seldom on the list of travelers because of its relatively remote location. However, if you are discovering the north of Iran, you should include it in your itinerary. The heart of the city is the “haram”, the shrine complex of the 8th Shia Imam, Imam Reza, that over …
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The north of Iran has an entirely different landscape from the rest of the country. Mountains covered with vast forests, tropical jungles, holiday resorts along the Caspian sea, and the reputed cities of Tabriz, Ramsar, Rasht, and the holy city, Mashhad, are the main attractions. Tehrani people love heading to the green north, especially during …
Tabriz is the capital of East Azerbaijan province and is the 5th biggest city in Iran, with a population of 1.7 million. If you are traveling to the north of Iran, stop in Tabriz, which is rich in tourist attractions and a good base for day trips to the Babak fort, Kandovan village, and the …
This article helps you to find out which are the best books to read about Iran. Iran is still a mystic, underrepresented corner of the world albeit its thousands of years-old history. Once, the glorious Persian Empire manifested a world-famous cultural and economic abundance. It seems to be of the past, as Iran is now …