After more than 40 years political tensions, the first question comes to mind of every single Americans is :Can I travel to Iran as an American? Is Iran safe for American citizens? The answer for the first question is “Yes” and about the second, Let’s talk about it in detail …

How to travel to Iran during corona COVID-19 has been spreading barely all over the world. WHO (world health organization) has warned us to stay home and avoid any sort of traveling. But if you have to travel to Iran during this ongoing pandemic, there’s bunch of thing to know …

Fatima Masumeh Shrine

Koohsangi park

Ultimate guide for traveling to Kashan The city of pink roses and historical houses Location of Kashan The city is located in 220km from Tehran, between Karkas mountains and the central Iranian Plateau. Kashan has a warm and dry climate.   Highlighted attractions in Kashan     The most frequented …

Travel to Hamadan A province with a great historical past, a cool climate in the summer and unique historical and natural tourist attractions. Due to the mild and favorable climate of Hamadan in the warm seasons of the year, it is a great option for summer trips. That is why …

Jamkaran mosque After the holy shrine of Fatima, Jamkaran mosque is the most remarkable place to visit in Qom. Jamkaran is located in the second holy city of Iran after Mashhad which means you’ll be surrendered with holy shrines, Mullahs (Islamic priests) and more modest people. To reach the place, …

Kerman Travel Guide Distance from Tehran: 988 km Ground travel duration: about 10 hours and 27 minutes Flight duration to kerman: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes Train Travel Duration: more than 13 hours Knwon as: city of carpet and desert Highlights: Dasht-e lut, Shahzade Mahan garden, Ganjali Khan complex …

Majara residence Literary means “adventure”, these colorful-domed residences are located in south of Iran, in a beautiful red soil island called Hormuz. Hormuz is a formerly glorious historic port in the strategic strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, South of Iran, that controls the shipment of petroleum from the …

Today (December 21) is the longest night of the year on the Northern Hemisphere's. When it comes to talk about Yalda, you’ll hear all the time about a religion called “Mithraism” from which Yalda was originated. “Mithra” is the Iranian god of the sun, justice, contract, and war in pre-Zoroastrian …

Tabriz travel guide A little far from Tehran, sitting along the northwest borders, Tabriz is one of the major cities of Iran. Tabriz is known as the city of the firsts, city without beggars, city of underpass and overpass, the safest city of Iran, second industrial city of Iran, second …

Ultimate guide for traveling to Qom After Mashhad, Qom is considered as the second holiest city of Iran due to the presence of Hazrat-e Masoumeh Masoume-highly respected between Shia Muslims-holy shrine. Not far from Tehran, Qom is the best place for doing a daily Ziarat (pilgrimage). After Islamic revolution in …

Hospitality of Iranian It’s said that Iranians are the most Hospitable people even with Americans who are in political tension with. When it comes to hospitality, generosity and kindness, the people of Iran rank at the top of the list. Iranian people hospitality is famous. To Iranians, hospitality has a …

  6. Birdwatching Location: Cities along the Caspian Sea in north and Persian Gulf islands in south as well as some spots inside the country. Best time: May and October to March Major spots: Miankaleh peninsula, Fereydoon Kenar lagoon, Kani Brazan, Qeshm Island, Anzali lagoon, Zaribar Lagoon, Meighan Wetland Bird Species: …

The Ultimate Guide to personalize your trip Iran has been famous for its various cultural attractions. You might hear about Persepolis, Naqsh-e Jahan square and so many beautiful mosques which are probably your aims for traveling to Iran. But these things are just a part of the whole story. Iran …

  The first thing you need to know once you arrive in Iran and even before landing on airport is the currency. At the first glimpse, it seems complicated. You might have heard Rial as the Iranian official currency but you’ll hear Toman all the time during your trip. Why? …

There are lots of misunderstood about Iran. Iran might remind you the people who shout “Death to America” or the nuclear deal of 2015 between 5+1 and Iran which is not accepted by neither side anymore; But what medias have never talked about is the “Iranian hospitality”, “the great dishes …

Essential things to know about the Persian New Year “Awaken The morning Nowruz breeze Is showering the garden With flowers.” – Sa’di Nowruz or the Persian New Year (prounced “no-rooz”) has been celebrated on the occasion of spring arrival and the rebirth of nature. Read on to find out the …

There are lots of misunderstood about Iran. Iran might remind you the people who shout “Death to America” or the nuclear deal of 2015 between 5+1 and Iran which is not accepted by neither side anymore; But what medias have never talked about is the “Iranian hospitality”, “the great dishes …

Borujerdi House “A Memoir Of Love” Kashan is a historical city in the north of Isfahan province, mainly known as Rose water of Qamsar and Fin Garden, unaware of spectacular treasures in its old neighborhoods. Situated on Alavi Street and the historical Sultan Amir Ahmad district, there is a house …

Like all traditional festivals in China, Chinese New Year is steeped with stories and myths. One of the most popular is about the mythical beast Nian (/nyen/), who ate livestock, crops, and even people on the eve of a new year. (It’s interesting that Nian, the ‘yearly beast’, sounds the …

Tabatabai House “The Bride of Iran’s Houses” Tabatabai House is one of the most beautiful historical houses in Kashan, built in 1835 in Sultan Amir Ahmad neighborhood by Haj Seyed Jafar Tabatabai, a carpet merchant who lived in Kashan then. a prominent architect of the Qajar era, Master Ali Maryam, …

Situated in Isfahan provice, Kashan is a must-see of all travelers who have been visiting Iran. Kashan city is endowed with a charm that is achieved through the contrast of immense, dried out deserts and the greenery of well-tended oasis. Known as one of the primary centers of civilization in …

Persepolis city , Achaemenid empire Table of Contents: 1 The meaning Of the name ( Persepolis ) 2 Geography of Persepolis in shiraz 3 History of Persepolis 3.1         Function of Persepolis in Shiraz 3.2        Destruction 3.3        After the fall of the …

  Location of Tehran Grand Bazaar Tehran Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered bazaars in the world. It is also one of the most-visited sites on any Tehran city tour. There are other historic markets in the capital like the famous Tajrish Bazaar in the north of Tehran but the Grand Bazaar …

History of Pasargadae: Cyrus the Great began building the capital in 546 BC or later; it was unfinished when he died in battle, in 530 or 529 BC. The remains of the tomb of Cyrus’ son and success or Cambyses II have been found in Pasargadae, near the fortress of Toll-e Takht, …

Due to fluctuating currency as well as the sanctions that force travelers to bring the cash, it can be pretty unclear how much a trip to Iran will cost you.  To help you budget your trip to Iran, this blog post covers the current basic costs of travelling to Iran …

What is Iranian bread called? There are four types of iranian bread which are more popular and mostly used by all people in iran (but we have many local breads in each city also ), these  main breads include Barbari, Sangak, Taftoon, and Lavash. In this article, we are going …

Here at the national jewelry museum you would not take your eyes off from one valuable object to another. The treasury of national museum is not just a museum in Tehran, it is among top 10 museums of the world with so many historical and valuable jewelries from hundreds of …

Is Iran safe for tourism in 2019? Tell people you’re going to Iran and you’ll be raising a few eyebrowsBut Truly  Iran is generally a very safe place to travel, so much so that many travellers describe it as the ‘safest country I’ve ever been to’, or ‘much safer than travelling in …

Of One Essence is the Human Race, Thusly has Creation put the Base. One Limb impacted is sufficient, For all Others to feel the Mace. The Unconcern’d with Others’ Plight, Are but Brutes with Human Face.”Bani Adam” by Saadi Shirazi . you can see tomb of this poet in Tomb …

“The heart is the thousand-stringed instrument that can only be tuned by LOVE” this is one of the famous hafez poems in english . Who was Hafez?     Hafez is one of the most famous Persian poets who was born in Shiraz in 726AH and he died at the …

When it comes to visiting Tehran, it is impossible not to refer Tajrish Bazaar. It is a great place for afternoon shopping, relaxing, drinking a coffee and enjoying the weather and the view of mountains. This bazaar is a smaller case of The Grand Bazaar in Tehran, but less congested and …

Plan a long visit to Sa’ad Abad  Palace Complex – there is much to see! Saad abad historical Complex: Each building of Sa’dabad Complex has its unique style and look. Beside it, there is a hugeterritory surrounding them, with cypresses and aspens growing there for ages, fountains,gardens, and paths. It …

Niavaran palace If you make a trip to Iran and spend some days in Tehran, it’s certainly worth visiting Niavaran palace. Niavaran Palace Complex is one of the most beautiful works of Iranian architecture, which has several masterpieces of authentic Iranian and Islamic architecture alongside its beautiful garden that is …

National Museum of Iran is the largest and oldest museum in Iran. It is a massive complex comprised of two museums (The Museum of Ancient Iran (Mūze-ye Irān-e Bāstān) and the Museum of the Islamic Era) and various research departments. The Museum of Ancient Iran: The Museum of Ancient Iran …

Step on Nasir-ol Molk mosque to see the pink and the beauty of the Iranian architecture.   why Nasir al-Mulk is Pink Mosque of Shiraz ? The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque is a traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran. It is known as the ‘Pink Mosque Because of the usage of considerable …

Narenjestan is a garden with numbers of sour orange trees in it. This garden was built during Qajar era in 19th century in Shiraz province by Mohammad Khan Qavam. The name Narenjestan in Persian means sour orange garden.   history of Narenjestan: Narenjestan was the residential place for Qavam family, …

The place you are about to explore was the resident of the royal family of Zand kings specially who the citadel was named after, Karim Khan. It is an rectangular building and resembles a  medieval fortress. This is one of the most important monuments of the Zand era and especially …

IRAN with 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites is one of the 10 countries with the most Cultural Heritage Sites in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list. 24 heritage sites in Iran have already been registered in the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage: Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran, Bam and its Cultural …

Golestan Palace Golestan palace is a complex which is made up of several other palaces which are all gathered to form the Golestan palace. This colourful tiled building has been used for so many important events in the past by previous kings and queens. The palace which was built during …

Eram garden is a historical and botanical garden with 45 different plants in Shiraz. The beauty and unique feature of this place made this garden to be registered as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2011. By going there, you can’t forget the smell of a Persian garden for rest …

Whilst travelling around Iran you are sure to come across a stunning variety of culinary delights. From traditional stew dishes to succulent kebabs and heart warming soups, each region has something to offer. The variance in ingredients and dishes is partly owed to the diverse climates which exist across the …

carpet museum of iran Ever wondered why Persian Carpet is famous in the worldwide or why it’s said that it has the best quality among carpets? Well, it should have something to do with its history and origin. The best place to learn about Persian Carpet and its fascinating history …

Abgineh Museum of Tehran In the center of Tehran, there is a beautiful old building that now is a home of interesting ancient crafts. Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran or “Abgineh” Museum, as Iranians call it, is one of the unique collections of glassblowing arts in Iran look like unique …