Iran Travel Stories Articles

Night Train to Tabriz – Tehran and Tabriz, Iran

Sara Nobari reminds travelers that is easy enough to fly places, but sometimes the essential moments in life demand sacrifice.

Shiraz – Saturday April 17

I 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 [...]

Getting Around in Iran

The 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, Iran

Out 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 – Iran

Rouposh? Check. Bedsheet? Check. Long underwear? C

Anger Against America – Tehran, Iran

Out of all her travels, American Kelly Sobczak has

Iran – Money Matters

For 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 [...]

How I got a visa to visit Iran

Working with Iran Tours Corporation of Tehran
Years ago, when I first saw a picture of those magnificent blue-tile domes in Isfahan, I knew I would have to go to Iran. Then came the 1979 revolution and Americans were no longer welcome. I watched from afar and wondered if I would ever get [...]

Hotel Review

The Abassi in Isfahan
This was a really lovely hotel, a converted caravanserai with a huge garden in the center. A lot of tour groups pass through and the staff can be a little distant. Make sure you get a room that faces the courtyard. My first night I had one in the [...]

Dress Code in Iran

Iran is a country with a dress code. The rules are quite simple: for men, no short pants or short sleeve shirts. For women, your head and hair must be covered. You must also wear something loose to cover your body to mid-calf.

So much for the rules: what was [...]