I’ve gotten a few messages asking if I’m going crazy because I can’t really travel these days. Other messages have asked me to write about what it’s like to be a…
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Iran is a wonder in terms of sightseeing, but there’s a reason that time and again, it’s the people and their hospitality that take center stage. Whether it’s a simple offer,…
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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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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 2019Of all the places to visit in Iran, I couldn’t think of one less interesting than Kish Island. Water sports and shopping malls? Meh. At least Qeshm had…
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Updated: 8 July 2019The last time I spent the night in the desert was in the Atacama in Chile, and the rock formations, volcanos, and moon-like landscape made for an unforgettable…
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Studying Persian and Traveling in Iran: An Interview with French Student Aurore
Updated: 8 July 2019One of the greatest things for me since starting this blog is the fact that I’ve been able to connect with so many of you readers! Sometimes it’s…