As an ancient country, Iran has witnessed a variety of religions throughout history. From Zoroastrianism to Islam, each religion influenced this gorgeous country by its culture and art to make it the land of diversity. The existence of religious buildings in different cities of Iran which are available for people to practice their faith show…
Traveling to different parts of a city is a lot easier when you do not need to struggle with language barriers while visiting a foreign country. Luckily, new startups such as Uber and Lyft have made transportation easy and comfortable. Although there is no Uber in Iran, while you are visiting this country, you can…
This is our Guide For Vegetarians and Vegans Traveling to Iran. One of the most significant parts of a fantastic trip is trying new food. You can quickly get familiar with a culture when you eat its traditional dishes, but things can be difficult when you have a different dietary lifestyle. If you are a…
Tehran, the capital of Iran, is the beating heart of this gorgeous land. You can see the dynamic of life in this crowded city. The combination of tradition and modernity creates fantastic opportunities for everyone to find their desired form of accommodation. From the most luxurious hotels to the coziest hostels, you can find the…
Iran is a country with a diversity of ethnic groups and their unique traditions, but one of the things that most Iranians have in common is their religion. Iranians are mostly Muslim; but even in this common aspect, they are so different. To understand these differences, we are going to explore an event that happens…
Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, or Eid e Qurban as Iranian call it, occurs on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah (the last month of the islamic lunar calendar). In 2019 that translates to August 12th. This day is an important date in the Islamic calendar. On this day, Muslims make sacrifices to God. The…
You have probably heard about Zoroastrianism, but what is it exactly? Why is it important to know about this religion? Why were great philosophers such as Plato and Socrates interested in it? And why is it connected to the Sasanian Empire? We are going to get to the bottom of it now. Zoroastrianism is one…
Iran has waived visas for Chinese visitors as of July 17th, 2019 in a bid to boost the economy, faltering under the weight of the US sanctions, and attract Chinese tourists. That’s right, Iran visa for Chinese citizens visiting Iran, is not necessary anymore. however, they can only stay in Iran without a visa only 15…
Just like the culture, the fashion and dress code in Iran varies. Depending on where you visit, which season it is and what kind of weather you are in, you should wear accordingly. From the full hijab to seasonal items of clothing, here is all you need to know. Iranian Traditional Fashion For understanding the…
1. It’s Free! As the name yells out the most important thing about Free Tours in Iran is that they are free! Although Iran is a cheap country, you don’t have to throw your hard-earned money down the drain right? Since the concept of a free tour is tip-based, you can pay as much as…