According to a Persian saying, “Isfahan nesf-e jahan“, Isfahan is half the world. It’s certainly one of the most beautiful city in the world! In the same range as Rome, Paris and Saint Petersburg. So Isfahan is a must-visit city, even if you are on a tight schedule. We made you an two-day itinerary, covering …read on
Iran
Iran, one of the cradles of our civilisation. Get transported back to the ancient times of the Elamites, the mighty Persian empire, and to the Islamic times. Iran is a country with a rich history and culture. Here you can explore the ancient ziggurats of Elam, the palaces and tombs of the Persian Kings and beautiful Islamic architecture of the shahs. Highlights of every journey to Iran are a visit to Persepolis and the city of Isfahan.
People often ask us if Iran is safe for travelling and it certainly is. All the normal reservations also hold true when in Iran of course and woman need to cover their bodies and hair, which is a hustle every now and then. But the people absolutely make up for it. We’ve never felt so welcome as we did in Iran. People are super kind, without being pushy. So don’t be dissuaded by the news but update yourself on the latest situation on the ground.
How to spend two days in Tehran
It was difficult to decide whether to make a 2 or 3-day itinerary for Tehran. Not so much because of all the things to see but more because of the sheer size of the city and the difficulty navigating it. But two days should be enough for the highlights. And most of the time, the …read on
UNESCO World heritage site review: Chogha Zanbil, Iran
History Chogha Zanbil is an Elamite ziggurat built in the 13th century BCE. The Elamite king Untash-Napirisha founded it in honour of the god Inshushimah. Smaller temples dedicated to other Elamite gods surround the ziggurat. The ziggurat is made from mud bricks, stacks of unused baked bricks still stand next to the building. The original …read on