Iran Adventures

20/03/2020

is a wonderful country to visit, but please stay home. Your health depends on it!

Public apathy and official neglect are combining to form a perfect storm

28/02/2018

Nice to see one of our favorite people sharing her know how about the food of . Check out

I'm originally from Iran. Since moving to the US in 2016 I've been teaching new friends how to cook

14/01/2018

Haven’t eaten in ? This is what you’re missing. Fortunately Yeganeh Rezaian tells you how to make it at home.

The key virtue in the Persian culinary tradition is patience; making good Iranian food is an art.

13/12/2017

If you decide to travel to , and we're not saying you should or shouldn't, here's a good primer to prepare you for your trip from Roads and Kingdoms http://roadsandkingdoms.com/2017/know-before-you-go-to-iran/

The Saffron Tales author Yasmin Khan shares her sharpest food, drink, and travel wisdom for Iran.

21/09/2017

If she had one day there, this is how Yeganeh Rezaian would spend it in her hometown, Tehran. https://explorepartsunknown.com/iran/the-perfect-day-in-tehran/

Yeganeh Rezaian, a “betrayed devotee” of Tehan, takes on a tour of the city she still loves.

21/09/2017

Check out the great articles on from Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown https://explorepartsunknown.com/iran/

Eat, Drink, Know, Go: The world according to Anthony Bourdain

06/09/2017

A CNN report on 's ongoing tourism bump. http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/05/news/economy/iran-tourism-boom/index.html

Millions more people are visiting Iran since sanctions were eased in 2016, opening up opportunities for local and foreign firms.

19/07/2014

CNNreport on the upswing of to and the need for more hotels! http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/17/travel/iran-hotels-mme/

21/06/2014

Another good report on travel to this one by Arron Merat.
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/jun/21/discovering-iran-tour-caspian-sea-persian-gulf

On a tour of Iran, taking in Tehran and the Persian Gulf, Arron Merat finds that its less-travelled roads reveal towns and islands just as captivating as its star attractions

13/06/2014

We don't totally agree with this list, but appreciate the effort. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/reza-bavar-/top-ten-tehran-restaurant_b_5483787.html?utm_hp_ref=travel&ir=Travel

If you are ever lucky enough to tour Tehran, you will not just like, but love, at least one (if not all) of these places....

10/06/2014

20 Persian Foods To Blow Your Taste Buds Away
http://www.buzzfeed.com/tyanat/20-persian-foods-to-blow-your-taste-buds-away-nzgf

For those who haven't experienced the amazing flavors of Iran, you've been missing out. And no, hummus is not Persian food.

23/04/2014

Great blog post on a journey of and its food http://www.iliveinafryingpan.com/food-surprises-iran-tehran-isfahan-shiraz/

The more I have tasted the melting meats, fragrant pilafs, slow-simmered stews and sweet-savoury expanse of flavours expertly navigated by authentic Iranian restaurants in Dubai, the more I have lo...

13/04/2014

Nice slideshow of Iran's northwestern province, East Azerbaijan by Audrey Scott of Uncornered Market http://www.bbc.com/travel/slideshow/20140319-irans-province-of-surprises

Iran’s East Azerbaijan is full of secrets, including 800-year-old rock-cut villages, ancient Armenian monasteries and the world’s largest covered market.

05/04/2014

And another story from US media outlet about travel to . This one has photos. http://read.bi/1hd4k9N

Iran is becoming a hot new tourist destination — here's why.

02/04/2014

not such a surprise for those of us familiar With traveling here. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/10736532/Iran-is-2014s-surprise-tourism-hit.html

Tour operators have seen a significant rise in bookings for holidays to Iran, as improved relations with the West and an expectation that Foreign Office travel advice will be relaxed boost tourist interest

09/02/2014

http://observers.france24.com/content/20140129-observers-travel-guide-iran-tehran

Long avoided by all but the most adventurous tourists, Iran seems to be making a comeback in 2014, thanks to the thawing of relations with the West. The Financial Times recently put it first on its...

24/01/2014

California high school students on travel to Iran http://www.scotscoop.com/36107

Posted By Matt DeGraff on Jan 23, 2014 | 0 commentsSince the election of Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran in Nov. 2013, Iran has stepped up efforts to increase their tourism industry.So far, Rouhani’s administration has claimed success, saying that tourism is up 30 percent from a year ago. The a...

24/01/2014

Another good report about GCC tourists coming to Iran http://www.thenational.ae/world/iran/shift-in-political-climate-brings-gcc-tourists-back-to-iran

Iran wants to increase its numbers of tourists to 10 million from just four million in 2012. Already 1.2 million visitors from the GCC and Iraq have traveled to the Islamic Republic in the past 10 months but Iran wants more.

04/01/2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/tehran-foodies-flock-to-american-style-burger-joints/2014/01/04/7c984fbc-6986-11e3-997b-9213b17dac97_story.html

“Our concept is purely American,” says one upscale Iranian entrepreneur. “Burgers and cars.”

04/01/2014

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/middleeast/iran/10539349/Twenty-destinations-for-2014-Iran.html

Once part of the so-called "axis of evil", Iran may open up its considerable glories to Western visitors this year

30/12/2013

Iran wants American tourists, and a boomlet has begun


http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-iran-wants-american-tourists-a-boomlet-20131224,0,2169410.story

The U.S. and Iran may have miles to go in their negotiations over curtailing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but the ease in hostility has already produced a boomlet in American travel to Iran.

29/12/2013

Al Jazeera English on foreign tourists skiing in Iran http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tu3ODFfAS4&feature=youtu.be

With its ancient ruins and untouched landscapes, Iran is home to some of the world's best cultural treasures. But with a revolution and US sanctions, they've...

20/11/2013

Iran Air read for direct flights between Iran and USA http://www.zawya.com/mobile/default.cfm/actstory/sidZAWYA20131119041235

Managing Director of Iran Air said the company is ready to establish direct flights between Iran and USA.

18/11/2013

The Guardian takes a photographic look at 's top destinations for visitors.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2013/oct/18/iran-top-10-tourist-destinations-in-pictures #/?picture=420357117&index=12

As Iran makes a push to increase inbound tourism, we take a look at its top destinations – from ancient cities and beach resorts, to its modern capital and skiing destinations

18/11/2013

Another piece from a major newspaper about tourism to Iran picking up.
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/7be25910-40a4-11e3-8775-00144feabdc0.html?siteedition=intl

06/11/2013

Good look at tourism to Iran from CNN http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/06/world/meast/iran-tourism-boom-sayah/

02/11/2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/dispatches/2013/10/31/travel-iran-visit-north-korea-taboo-travel/3317057/

Curious about those often troubled destinations we hear discussed in the news but which few westerners other than diplomats and politicians visit? Then consider a train trip into Iran or a journey through

28/10/2013

Their stats may be inflated, but there is certainly a rise in the number of foreign visitors to Iran in recent months.
http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13920805000983

Deputy Head of the ICHTO for Tourism Affairs Manouchehr Jahanian said Iran's tourism sector witnessed a 26-percent rise in the number of foreign tourists in comparison with the corresponding period last year.

19/10/2013

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/18/iran-opens-doors-to-tourists?CMP=twt_gu

New atmosphere under reformist president sees visa rules eased with Chinese visitors a priority for sanctions-hit country

15/10/2013

http://www.jingdaily.com/iran-looks-to-chinas-rich-young-adventurers-as-largest-target-market-for-tourism/37737/
We get many guests from china and always happy to host more.