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    Whenever I pass a group of schoolchildren, I greet them with a wave and say, ‘Salam’ (Persian for hello), which encourages them to return the greeting. Generally, I do not linger unless the occasion requires it. Such an occasion arose when I met a large class of schoolgirls inside the Shaikh Safi Mausoleum in Ardabil. They had separated into smaller groups of friends who peeked at me with excited curiosity. I greeted the group nearest to me then paused. Their eyes full of anticipation. ‘My name is Fiona. I am from Australia.’ I held out my hand. After a few handshakes, the rest of the children approached, individually announced their names. We shook hands, gave each other high-fives. I took this photo before the entire class of 30 children or more, gathered in front of me. It was a special moment not interrupted by an attempt to capture it. This was the future of Iran. by: fionachan Views[726] Bread is a staple meal in Iran, particularly, freshly baked bread. I entered this bakery in Yazd with a local who wanted to show me the process. The baker made dough then placed each piece on the inside wall of the oven. After he took the bread out, it was shortly sold to customers. He gave one piece to us. Hot and crispy. by: fionachan Views[1035] A number of people I meet in Iran are students, studying their first degree or subsequent degree in university. I met two of them in Persepolis. While our conversation was limited to basic English, the feeling exchanged was one of warmth, fun and innocence. They suggested a photograph, which I happily obliged. From the LCD screen, I saw their solemn pose. ‘This is not them,’ I thought to myself. I showed them the photo, told them to smile. Before they could pose again, I clicked my camera. ‘Not ready,’ one of them exclaimed. ‘More natural,’ I responded and showed them the photo. A happy moment immortalized. by: fionachan Views[587] Next to the Koran, the most revered book in Iran is possibly, the collection of poems written by Hafez. Not only is this book a literary masterpiece, it can also divine one’s fortunes. At the Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, I was greeted by the Director and a member of his staff. They invited me for tea, which I accepted. I joined them in their office, listened to the sounds of conversation. People came in and out to borrow (or return) one of many books on the Director’s desk. I photograph the staff member just when two women opened the door. They came to borrow a book of Hafez’s poems. by: fionachan Views[495] During my three weeks in Iran, I am fascinated by the women. They come in all colours of clothing, black being the most common. Women from a country town dress conservatively, while their city counterparts prefer vibrant colours. I saw this woman at the Afif-Abad Garden in Shiraz. She was stunningly beautiful and I approached her for a photograph. I couldn’t learn more about her as language was a barrier. She was the most fashionable woman I saw. A modern side to Iran. by: fionachan Views[647]
     
    Celebrating a couchsurfers birthday in Shiraz, Iran by: wanderlustkiera Views[343]     

    Pourquoi j'aime l'Iran, le pays unique

    IRAN | Wed, 3 Feb 2016 | By robedevogue | Views [657]

    Pour plusieurs raisons. D’abord, pour rendre visite à une partie de la famille de mon amie qui habite là-bas. Ensuite, historiquement, c’est un pays qui m’intéresse pour ses nombreux sites chargés d’... Read more >

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    nomads of iran

    IRAN | Mon, 15 Dec 2014 | By zhiwaar | Views [453]

    The History Of Nomads of Iran Aryan tribes migrated into the Iranian plateau in the 2d millennium BC. There are over 1.5 million nomads in Iran today. Many of these tribes such as the Kurds, Bakhtiyaris (Bactrians), Lurs, Guilaks, and the Baluchs ... Read more >

    Tags: iran, nomads, tour

    Deserts & Desserts- The Islamic Republic of Iran

    IRAN | Wed, 1 Oct 2014 | By piratepete | Views [824]

    It was around 8pm when we got off the bus in Khoor, a small town a few hours north of Yazd- the desert city in Central Iran with an old city centre still made of mud bricks. From there we were met by a taxi driver from the tiny oasis town (max population ... Read more >

    Tags: desert, iran, islamic

    Vitim or Bust

    RUSSIAN FEDERATION | Mon, 14 Oct 2013 | By newbold | Views [482]

    This was a trip with 3 mates from Athens to Vladivostok on motorcycles.    Mine was a 25 year old yamaha xt600 tenere.  The others were on almost new suzuki dr650s and a 2005 bmw 600 x-challenge. The trip was from April 25 'til ... Read more >

    Tags: iran, iraq, kazakhstan, mongolia, pamir, siberia, tajikistan, turkey, yamaha

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    IRAN | Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By celestial | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I have taken this photos of sky events in Iran and Turkey during 2006_2012
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    Tags: astrophotography, celestial, iran, konya, sky events, travel photography scholarship 2013

    I <3 Tehran -part2-

    IRAN | Fri, 8 Mar 2013 | By proficiscorestvivo | Views [274]

    A good reason to wake up in the morning in Tehran, Breakfast. I'm not a big lover of breakfast. Or at least the breakfast we have here. I've always preferred a slice of bread with olive oil and coffee than the usual biscuits and milk. The Persian breakfast ... Read more >

    Tags: iran, iranian food, khorsht-e ghormeh sabzi, persepolis, tehran

    Photos: I <3 Tehran

    IRAN | Fri, 8 Mar 2013 | By proficiscorestvivo | Photo Gallery


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    I <3 Tehran -part1-

    IRAN | Fri, 8 Mar 2013 | By proficiscorestvivo | Views [342]

    It has been difficult to choose a journey to which I could start the blog. I choose one of my last. The one that remains more in my heart. The journey began in may 2011. In that year I myself was in India, for an exchange program with the university.... Read more >

    Tags: iran, iranian food, koobideh, lavashak, tehran

    A Man Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down With Three Women - not a feature film anytime soon.

    WORLDWIDE | Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By ontheroadagain | Views [244] | Scholarship Entry

    After my friends and I consume enough lunch to feed a small herd of elephants, we decide that we have mustered enough energy to head to Atashgah, the Zoroastrian fire temple outside Isfahan’s city centre. Following a synchronised display of our finely ... Read more >

    Tags: iran, isfahan, travel writing scholarship 2012

    My Travel Writing Scholarship 2011 entry - Journey in an Unknown Culture

    IRAN | Mon, 28 Mar 2011 | By lutalica1 | Views [601] | Scholarship Entry

    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

    NPR: This Just In...If You Dare To Watch

    USA | Wed, 24 Jun 2009 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [826]

    "We might flinch, but we are now willing to watch someone die on television. For real. Not just as a work of dramatic fiction." I've heard it said that witnessing death profoundly changes a person, even to the point of breaking your soul ... Read more >

    Tags: iran, neda, tehran, world issues

     

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