Tag: Iran
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3 Farflung Museums of the World
My current home town of NYC has some pretty amazing museums. The city is fortunate to have the world’s history and art come to them instead of traveling many time zones away to see it. When I’m traveling I’m always up for checking out the ones that get a little less attention and are somewhat […]
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The four Iwans of the Jameh Mosque of Esfahan
At the first encounter, there is a courtyard of the Friday Mosque in Esfahan is composed of four prayer halls or Iwans, the east and west are similar in hight and frame but the west is more colorful. The north and south are much larger and both compete for who is fairest. Each iwan design […]
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Esfahan Market Delight
Esfahan is not only one of the top travel destinations of Iran but also the place to get something to take home. The US has many restrictions on how much it’s citizens can spend in Iran. This restriction along with the obstacle of having enough cash to float you the whole visit restricts spending and […]
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A Walk Around the Jameh Mosque of Na’in
A visit to the oldest inhabited city – Yazd, and now we go and visit the to the oldest mosque in Iran – the Jameh (Friday) Mosque of nearby Nain The city is not only famous for its fine silk carpets but for its Jameh Mosque. The outside is very simple and not as colorful […]
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A typical day for visitors on a guided tour of Iran
What does a typical day on a guided tour in Iran look like? Curious on what actually goes down when you are an American on a mandatory guided tour in Iran? It’s not as bad as it sounds and there’s no choice in the matter since we are Americans. My husband and I, like many […]
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Best of Yazd: From getting lost in the quiet alleyways to enjoying the view from the rooftops
Yazd is oldest city in the world and to get to know it a visitor needs to see it from all angles The adobe alleyways in the old city keep the dwellings protected from the sun, large vehicles out and water fresh and cool below. My visit started on a thursday after noon and […]
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Yazd – the City of Badgirs
I usually like to find attractions along the way which are overlooked and ultimately not overcrowded. My interests are more than checking off a list which usually means seeing what many don’t stop and see. I found many things in Yazd which may seem to be boring because of their name but ended up being […]
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Yazd: Windcatchers of the Desert Oasis
The top two things that come to mind when I think of my stay in Yazd are Windcatchers and its ancient Qanat water systems. Further confirming that I am a travel geek. Just off of the Ancient Silk Road Highway It survived Mongol invasion and its famous visitors include explorer Marco Polo in the 13th […]
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Pasargadae: How Alexander the Great and UNESCO saved it
Pasargadae looks pretty barren today and its simple remains says nothing of how great of a leader Cyprus was to Persia. The limestone tomb contained a golden coffin which rested on top of a table also made of gold. Tall trees, flower beds, pools and waterways encircled the resting place of Cyprus the Great. […]
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Pic of the Day: Shiraz’s Bibi Dokhtaran Mausoleum at night
Iran Pic: Fantastic view of the Bibi Dokhtaran Mausoleum from the roof of the Our Suite at the Niayesh Traditional Hotel in Shiraz Iran. Great place to smoke some Shesha and toss back a few pomegranate Danjeh Aria’s after a day of touring Persepolis.
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Hidden away in the mountains of southern Iran pics: Shapur City
Yeah…not what the Fox News is going to show you but here’s what really is found near the Zagroes mountains in south central Iran. Bishapur aka Shapur City
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Trip to Iran: Shiraz Jet-lagged and caffeinated
The ride to the hotel is pretty much a blur. We learned that a light rail line would be completed sometime. Construction started in 2001 and it’s still not completed. I can relate since I spent most of my childhood waiting for the completion of the “Big Dig” in Boston. Mahmoud also informed us his sister […]
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