Iran Articles
Iran/Pakistan Border Crossing – Middle East, AsiaOverland traveler, Dave Combattelli, shares his experience crossing the infamous Iran/Pakistan border during the emergency rule of 2007.
Postcard from Persia – Iran, Middle EastOn the way to Iran, John M. Edwards wonders if they play Uncle Wiggly in Tehran.
Night Train to Tabriz – Tehran and Tabriz, IranSara Nobari reminds travelers that is easy enough to fly places, but sometimes the essential moments in life demand sacrifice.
Shiraz – Saturday April 17I took the morning off and read in my room after breakfast. About 9:30 I got restless and I headed out to visit some of the mosques I wanted to see. They were located in and around the bazaar. I had a great morning and found all of the places I [...]
Iran Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Iran
Where is it?: ran is in the Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan.
Why do people go here?: Contrary to popular conception feed to us by the meda, Iran is a spectacular destinations for any type of [...]
Getting Around in IranThe night I first arrived in Tehran I was met by a guy from the travel agency. He was holding a little sign with my name on it. He said, “Welcome. Come over here, I have something to show you.” He led me away from the throng to the far [...]
Anger Against America (Part 2) – Tehran, IranOut of all her travels, American K has rarely received a warmer welcome, nor such sympathy for Sept. 11, than in Iran. She was even given a press pass for the anti-American demonstration.
Magical Mashhad – IranRouposh? Check. Bedsheet? Check. Long underwear? C
Anger Against America – Tehran, IranOut of all her travels, American Kelly Sobczak has
Iran – Money MattersFor the Western tourist, Iran is a cash economy. While I did hear rumors that you could use a credit card (I believe they said Visa was accepted) cash is still the preferred method of payment. I was also told that traveler’s checks could only be cashed at banks. I took [...]
