Egypt: Essential Travel Tips Before Visiting The Giza Pyramid Complex
Egypt is one of the most fascinating places in the world. With a deeply rich history, this is a bucket-list destination for so many travellers. The place where the only Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still surviving through ages, has been my dream wanting to see it up close and personal. In 2015, with a […]
Dubai: Cheap-Thrills That Won’t Break Your Bank Account
Dubai has a reputation for being a city of extravagance, and probably the least backpacking-friendly country I have ever been to so far. Saturated in contemporary ambiance, Dubai is considered as a city of luxury leisure. A lot of travellers are hesitant to visit not just because of cultural sensitivity but also fear of spending […]
Hamadan: Discover The World’s Largest Water Cave
Hamadan is believed not only to be the oldest Iranian cities but probably one of the oldest in the world. Its historical origins date back to several centuries before Christ when it was the Median Empire’s capital. Pitifully little remains from classical times, but significant parts of the city are given over to excavations, and there’s a […]
Esfahan: The City That Once Called “Half The World”
For everyone going to Iran, Esfahan is a mandatory city to visit. Forget about Paris, Esfahan is the most beautiful city in the world. The Persians called it “Nesf-e-Jahan”, meaning “Half the World”. Located right at the center of Iran, Esfahan was one of the largest cities in the world and had been given the […]
Kerman: Experiencing True Authentic Hospitality From The Heart
Set on the Southeastern of Iran, Kerman is an old city easily being overlooked by travellers compared to other beautiful Iranian cities like Shiraz and Isfahan. Surrounded by mountains on the North and East, the city has a cool climate and frequent sandstorms in the autumn and spring. Not only it is the largest carpet producing and […]
Shiraz: Exploring the Heartland of Persian Culture
Shiraz is the fifth most populous city of Iran mainly known for its literary history, splendid gardens, ancient sophisticated ruins and wine (used to be before alcohol got banned). The capital of Persian culture, a hub of all of human history, and the gates to the ancient city of Persepolis, Shiraz is one of the […]
Iran: Things I Learnt as A Female Solo Traveller
Soaring mountain ranges, stunning mosques, palaces and ruins from different eras provide architectural wonder, while brilliant bazaars adds colours to shopping culture, making Iran an irresistible destination for travellers. Even before touching down, the view from the plane is just soooooo breathtaking… When I told people about it, their reactions will be like: “Why do […]