Tourism and Attractions

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“Iran Is Much Safer than Paris”
January 27, 2022
BY: Australian travel writer Nate Robert There were four or five pretty young ladies, touching me, stroking my forehead, grabbing my arm, all doe-eyed and fawning,...
Modern Iran Delights
January 13, 2022
Iran riches for the traveler prepared to look past its reputation in the West, Sandip Hor writes. When somebody from Western countries steps inside Teheran’s...
How to Survive as a Vegetarian in Iran?
January 11, 2022
By: Sankara Subramanian Honestly, it is pretty difficult to survive as a vegetarian traveler in Iran. Most of the restaurants do not serve/serve very limited...
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Iran: The World’s Next Big Tourist Destination?
December 31, 2021
BY: Silvia Lawrence It’s no secret that Iran doesn’t have a very positive reputation in the West. Ask one of your friends what they think...
Finally Belgian Court Rules in Favor of Iran
December 24, 2021
After 35 years, a court of Appeal in Belgium has finally ruled in favor of Iran on charges related to Khurvin stolen antiques. Head of...
Iran gaining popularity as tourist destination
December 15, 2021
Since Iran’s upset in 1979, just the most courageous Western voyagers have been going there. Yet that is evolving. Headed by an English-talking guide, a...
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How Safe is Iran Really?
December 8, 2021
By Jessica Festa Think you can’t travel to Iran? I chatted with Shara Johnson, who recently returned from a trip through the country. For those...
Swiss Ambassador to Iran visit Arak’s attractions
November 26, 2021
Swiss Ambassador to Iran, Julio Haus, visited cultural and historical sites in Arak, Markazi Province yesterday. Haus said that the ground is prepared for promotion of ties...
Iran Named among World’s Top 50 Tourism Destinations
November 11, 2021
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) placed Iran among the top 50 tourism destinations across the world for the first time. The head of...
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How Do Iranians Think About Americans
November 9, 2021
By: Devin Connolly Devin Connolly is a MIR Tour Manager who leads travelers on journeys to many countries, including Iran, a land she loves. To say...
Shush in World Heritage List
November 8, 2021
UNESCO experts have arrived in Shush, Khuzestan Province on Wednesday to register this historical city in the World Heritage List. During this three-day visit, Mohammad...
Why Is Iran Becoming the Latest Travel Craze?
November 2, 2021
By Valentina Primo Last month, as we came across this travel blogger’s astounding pictures (http://www.barakabits.com/2014/09/follow-backpacker-beautiful-iran) uncovering the beauty of Iran, we discovered a growing travel craze...
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Amazing Story of Canadian Couple Traveling to Iran
October 29, 2021
Nick and Dariece are a couple behind Goats On The Road, a website designed to show others how to turn their travels into a lifestyle....
Tehran Welcomes European Luxury Train
October 28, 2021
The luxury train, ‘Jewels of Persia’, with 65 passengers and 35 crew members arrived in Tehran after crossing several cities inside the country. After a...
Stunning Facts You Might Not Know About Iran
October 26, 2021
By Ben Winsor - Business Insider While Iran is seen by some in the West as a country full of crazy fundamentalists hell-bent on America’s...
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Nellie’s Journey to Iran: From Ancient Cites to Charming Hospitality
October 23, 2021
By Nellie Huang I’ve just completed my Silk Road journey through Central Asia with Oasis Overland. Our trip started in Kyrgyzstan and we traveled through...
Number of Foreign Tourists to Iran Jumps 35 pct
October 19, 2021
The number of foreigners visiting Iran jumped dramatically over the 12-month period ending in March, with 35 percent more tourists compared to the same period...
American Travel Agencies Planning More Trips to Iran
October 18, 2021
Iran is in the middle of a tourism boom. American travel agencies say they are planning more trips to the Islamic Republic. Officials in Iran...
Take a Luxurious 13-Day Tour of Iran Guided by a NY Times Journalist
October 15, 2021
The New York Times is offering 13-day tour of Iran guided by Times journalist Elaine Sciolino. For a mere $6,995 (plus taxes, fees and extras...
What Happens When You’re An American Woman Backpacking In Iran
September 18, 2021
by: Silvia Lawrence Based on an American Woman’s solo backpacking trip through Iran from March 11 – March 25, 2021 When I had first talked...