There are three things to know about Iranian street food: it’s not the typical “street food” you might think of, it’s [mostly] healthy, and it’s seasonal. And when winter comes around,…
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Updated: 17 December 2019I recently went on a road trip through central Iran with some friends. We started in Ardakan in Yazd province and made our way down to Kerman province.…
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If ever there is a holiday in Iran, there’s one place Tehranis flock to- shomâl. Technically, shomâl means “north”, but it’s synonymous with other words like “beach”, “vacation”, and “good weather.”…
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This summer gave a new definition to the meaning of “hot” in Tehran. I was constantly out and about in the sweltering heat, going from interview to meeting to class. It…
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Updated: 8 July 2019Time is tricky. It sneaks up on you without you even realizing it. Sometimes it drags, other times it flies, and I swear there have been times when…
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Updated: 8 July 2019Summer is rapidly approaching, and even though I’m not fully prepared to make it through Tehran’s brutal heat again, I know I’ve at least got plenty of food…
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Updated: 8 July 2019It might sound crazy, but Lalehzar is by far my favorite street in Tehran. Once thriving with European fashion boutiques, theaters, cinemas, and cafes, today, it’s crowded with…
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Updated: 8 July 2019I started this post months ago but never finished it since it’s not typically the sort of thing I write about. As I scanned through my list of…