Otraq, an Iran trip

29/03/2015

Learn some stories of those who have been to Iran.
What do you think about the country?

Travel bloggers and backpackers tell their stories about their time in Iran, hopefully inspiring you to visit and have an Iranian adventure.

16/03/2015

Two Germans visited Iran on their caravan and captured their moments here

15/03/2015

Iran made it onto the top destination lists of major publications such as The Financial Times and The Guardian last year thanks to sights that include 2,500-year-old ruins at P***epolis near Shiraz and 16th-century Islamic architectural gems in Isfahan.

Tourism revives under pragmatic Rouhani government German tour operator triples its Iran offerings

12/03/2015

Happy Nowruz from the White House

On March 11, 2015, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed all to a celebration of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, at the White House.

10/03/2015

Talking about Shiraz, can you name four historical attractions in the city?

Shiraz: Shiraz, known as the capital of Persian culture, is located in the southwest of Iran. It is known as the city of poets, literature, wine and flo...

08/03/2015

Today we celebrate the role all women have in the society, specially lion-heart Persian women

07/03/2015

Beautiful Persian girl sells flowers on the streets of Tehran for a cause

06/03/2015

Good Iranian Friday Morning all ;)
If there is a chance for you to spend a night in Kashan with someone special, who that lucky person would be??
Kashan is believed to be the paradise of Persian architecture

03/03/2015

World Wildlife Day, March 3

The illegal killing of protected wild animals and the illegal exploitation of plants and forests are crimes that have a devastating impact on the environment, local livelihoods and biodiversity. Think twice before buying or consuming something made out of an exotic tree, plant or wild animal as you may be contributing to their extinction or exploitation. Before travelling, familiarize yourself with local exotic dishes which may contain illegal products. Don’t forget that many countries, perhaps including your own, have penalties for those caught trafficking protected wild animals, exotic plants and endangered wood products.

02/03/2015

Fire Festival of 2015 is almost here, who wants to get in, check in ;)
Have lots of fun this Chaharshanbeh Souri in Iran

Chaharshanbeh Souri Fire Festival 2015: If you are in Iran right now or arrive in Iran before 16 March 2015, there is a chance for you to experience one of the oldest Iranian traditions in the heart of Persian deserts. The tour will take you to an old city of Zavareh in Esfahan a…

26/02/2015

“You have made our dream come true,” Bob Belden told the audience. “Visiting Iran has been such a human experience.”

A concert Friday in Tehran was the first by an American in Iran since 1979. Such cultural diplomacy would have drawn protests in the past, but stances are softening.

25/02/2015

A remote city on the eastern side of Iran, full of adventures

Zahedan: The city of Zahedan is situated on the east of Iran and is bordered on its east by Pakistan and Afghanistan. On the west, Zahedan reaches the h...

21/02/2015

Iran Music Festival

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21/02/2015

Sad story for Iranians ended happy; UMass apologized

Faculty and students said UMass' reputation has been harmed because of Iranian policy.

20/02/2015

Today is the first day of the last month on the Iranian calendar and all the country is preparing for the Norouz and spring

20/02/2015

Iranian Kako Band, dedicated this beautiful video to innocent people of the world. The video recieved Quqnous Award 2015

"Dedicated to the innocent who do not have right to life" the winner is the first music video festival (QUQNOUS AWARD) Director : Booshehri Brothers http://f...

19/02/2015

Happy New Year to Chinese, especially those who are in Iran now

19/02/2015

This is really fun about Iran and true ;) don't miss it

In the third episode of their "100 Years of Hair and Makeup" series, Cut shares the visual history of the past 100 years of beauty in Iran using a model named Sabrina, whose hair, makeup, and hijab...

18/02/2015

Dear visitors, finally our name was officially changed. "Otraq, an Iran trip" is here to give what you need to plan your travel to Iran

18/02/2015

You might be wondering what is the right time to travel to Iran, read this article and see if you find the answer

The Best Time to Travel to Iran Category: About/Key Facts: Being surrounded by the Persian Gulf on the south and the Caspian Sea on north while enjoying...

17/02/2015

It is believed that the Jameh Mosque of Tehran is a pre-Islamic structure and parts of it were used as a fire temple for Zoroastrians. One thing is certain about the Jameh Mosque of Tehran; it was completed over the years.


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Jameh Mosque of Tehran, Tehran: Jameh Mosque of Tehran is the oldest mosque of the city of Tehran. The aged mosque was built sometimes between 16 and 17...

15/02/2015

Jafar Panahi Won Golden Bear for Taxi

Panahi was represented on stage by his young niece Hana Saeidi, who appears in the film, and she wept openly as she accepted the statuette.

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14/02/2015

Snow in Tabriz, Flashmob in Tehran

12/02/2015

11/02/2015

Every year the Clock Tower hosts a Haft Sin, Persian traditional ceremony for the New Year, on 20 March.

Maybe this year you should be there!!

Clock Tower of Tabriz, Tabriz: It is one of the main intersections of Tabriz. The Clock Tower is built on the governor’s palace and is an attracti...

10/02/2015

Taste of Persia, Persian Cuisines
Abgoosht or Dizi is the favorite cuisine of most of Persians.
Have you ever tried it? what was your experience?

If you are traveling to Iran, read this article to know this mouth-watering food.

Abgoosht Category: Food/Traditional: Abgoosht or Dizi is the favorite cuisine of most of Persians. Abgoosht’s taste, smell, and the way it served ...

09/02/2015

Travel Warning
It is strictly advised to cancel all unnecessary travels to the Khouzestan province, south of Iran due to heavy dust pollution.


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09/02/2015

National Olympiad of Traditional Games was held in Boushehr, Iran
make sure next year you be there



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08/02/2015

But perception is one thing and reality another. ...... there are elements of religious fundamentalism, but Iranians are desperate to prove that those are the exception rather than rule.

Iran has riches for the traveller prepared to look past its reputation in the West, Sandip Hor writes.

05/02/2015

Dear All,
Please be notified that in order to provide more information to our future audiences, and also make this page easy to find, we are going to change name of this page from "Otraq" to "Otraq, an Iran trip".

This change only affects the name of page and not the information in it. The change will be done during the coming weeks.

Thank you
Otraq Team