Asia is such an immense and diversified continent that never ceases to impress. People, culture, nature, and religious buildings all create an intriguing impression that sinks deep into your bones and makes you never want to leave. It seems like the more you travel in Asia the deeper you want to explore it and the […]
Category Archives: IRAN
CAMBODIA, CHINA, India, INDONESIA, IRAN, MALAYSIA, MYANMAR, Philippines, SRI LANKA, THAILAND
The ultimate Asia bucket list for responsible travelers
Full of mysticism, ancient history, jaw-dropping nature, unique wildlife, and extraordinary cultures, large parts of Asia draw a lot of tourists. As the continent I might have traveled the most through (except Europe because I grew up there) it has really grown on me. Nonetheless, the continent is so different from place to place and […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, ASIA, IRAN, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
How to spend two days in Garmeh Iran: A desert oasis
As soon as I decided on going to Iran, a country that is 25% desert, I knew I wanted to stay in a desert oasis. And the choice fell on the tiny village of Garmeh settled in the middle of the Dasht-e Kavir desert in Central Iran. Blessed with natural spring water and an abundance […]
Within days in Iran, it quickly climbed up to become a favorite country for me. With around 50 countries under my belt, that is quite a tough achievement with India holding the throne since I first visited the country in 2012. How did this happen? There are so many reasons to love Iran, and the […]
Iran is not a traditional travel destination and for many reasons, a country off the beaten track. There are a lot of myths about the country and the media is a big part of it. However, travelers that made it there, including me, say it is one of their favorite countries! What was hard about […]
Recognized for “the friendliest people on earth” by travelers that also recognize it as one of the safest countries they have visited, Iran is still not on most people’s radar. Politics and media are the main reason for this, and then there is the scariest thing of them all. Misperceptions spread from everyone around you […]
Nestled in the Karkas mountains, at 2235 meters of altitude, you find the red city Abyaneh, Iran. One of the oldest cities in the country and one that has maintained its old customs in many ways. Arriving in the village, I couldn’t other than question myself if this place had become yet another tourist trap. […]
With its majestic historical houses, delicious food, lively bazaar, natural rosewater, and traditional, dusty rugs, Kashan gives you a deep dive straight into the Persian culture. Wander the narrow streets nestled between the old walls of the city and be prepared to communicate with Google translate if you haven’t practiced your Persian. Helpful, smiley locals […]
IRAN, Madagascar, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
25 off the beaten path travel destinations – underrated countries you should travel to now!
While many countries in the world are experiencing overtourism, there are countries that are actually in need of more travelers. The countries that receive a lot of tourism do for a reason, and I’m absolutely not saying you shouldn’t visit your bucket list destinations. Even popular countries like Peru can be explored off the beaten […]
The dazzling city of Isfahan, or Esfahan as it’s also called, is an important cultural hub in Iran with some of the most breathtaking mosques in the country. It’s said that Isfahan is half the world. A world you won’t want to leave after spending only a few days there. There are plenty of things […]