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'Axis of evil'? Most visitors, after experiencing this friendliest of countries, couldn't agree less. For culture seekers, Iran has magnificent ruins of ancient cities, glorious mosques and mausoleums, and museums so interesting they're bound to leave your feet sore.
The more adventurous can enjoy trekking, budget-priced skiing, or some wicked rock climbing. Travellers with a deep-seated need for a few brews and/or a spot of heartfelt feminist discourse may want to consider another destination, but Iran has a huge amount to offer.
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Fri, 4 May 2012 | By saks | Photo Gallery
Imam-e-Raza a.s.
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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By ontheroadagain | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By choobnam | Photo Gallery
I started photography about 4 years ago with my cell phone and gradually became interested to do it more professionally, I was so eager to learn more about it and so it took me 3 years to collect money and buy a camera and started taking photographs by ...
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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By effort | Photo Gallery
I’m Mohammad Amin Ahangari from Iran. I’m an aerospace engineer and amateur photographer. I like to speak with people by pictures or poem. Yes sometimes I write poems. I like to tell people how the life is beautiful and I think art is the best way to ...
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Thu, 22 Sep 2011 | By siavash | Photo Gallery
Hi everyone...Welcome to my journal...I have tried to share my adventures here with you..Hope you like the photos and enjoy your time here
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Sun, 19 Jun 2011 | By shifting-roads | Views [79]
The story of generations who were killed in advance Walking peacefully in the far west
of Iran, where one can easily reach Iraq by driving for few minutes; I face great
monuments and interesting people and astonishing history which surprised ... Read more >
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 | By ayesha | 
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Iran by Two
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Mon, 11 Apr 2011 | By alexito_nz | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 | By lutalica1 | Views [107]
A russet-haired, gamine child takes me by the hand, eagerly leading me to the women's tent. She grins mischievously at my bewildered expression at being plucked from my leisurely walk down a village street outside Shiraz, her aquamarine eyes glittering ... Read more >
Tags: #2011writing, esfahan, iran, qashqai, shiraz, travel writing scholarship 2011
Mon, 28 Mar 2011 | By rafe | Photo Gallery
Iran (Kish Island) 2011
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Sun, 27 Mar 2011 | By frankieosullivan | Views [84]
“I’m going to Iran” is a statement to which I’ve learnt there is only the response: “Why on EARTH are you going there?” The fear on the inquirer’s face tells nothing of the allure of this mysterious country, which has become synonymous with acts of ... Read more >
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Wed, 20 Oct 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [1531]
Iran is
such an unusual destination for travellers you may not know much about the
place. Also, much
of what you do know might be based on misconceptions and misperceptions.
Here’s a
list of links to news reports, blogs and photo diaries ... Read more >
Tags: iran, mid east, travel-tips
Tue, 19 Oct 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [7817] | Comments [2]
Sex matters, and I mean both the act
between consenting adults and gender. There are many rules and conventions
around both, and some are so different to what the western traveller is
accustomed to at home, they may unknowingly break the law. ... Read more >
Tags: iran, mid east, travel-legal, travel-safety
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [1923] | Comments [1] | Video
Okay “land of extremes” is a travel cliché,
but really how else do you describe a country where the temperatures can reach
50 Celsius (122 F) in summer, but in winter you can go skiing in deep powder on
the outskirts of the capital?
It’s ... Read more >
Tags: iran, mid east, travel-health
Sun, 17 Oct 2010 | By eyeofzann | Photo Gallery
A few nomadic tribes exist in Iran such as the Qashqa’i, Bakhtiary, Kurds Lors and Baluchis. The Qashqa’i nomadic tribe of Iran stands out for their vibrant costumes and famous ‘Gabbeh’. During the last century, the Iranian government insisted on settling ...
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