Golestan palace in Tehran, Iran: a tiled beauty
This post is also available in Deutsch. The Golestan Palace in Tehran is on top of the list when it comes to must-sees in Iran. The “Palace of flowers” is a true masterpiece of the Qajar era, one the...
View ArticleAs a Western woman in Iran: Leave emancipation at home
Can you travel to the Iran as a Western woman? What are the Do’s and Don’ts? How should you behave? Do you have to wear a headscarf as a Western woman in Iran? Here is my field report after 5 weeks...
View ArticleAnekdotique of the day: Shiraz in Iran
This post is also available in Deutsch. This photo was taken in Shiraz in Southern Iran, where I spent some days on my recent trip to the Islamic Republic last May and June. This journey was one of...
View ArticleAnekdotique 2014 Travel Retrospective | Part 2
Part 2 of my Anekdotique Travel Retrospective of 2014 brings back some good memories from the month of May to August. From diving into the world of Persia to eating my way though Barcelona, Chicago and...
View ArticleBest sights and cities in Iran: Highlights from 1001 nights
Magnificent mosques, ancient caravansaries, impressive rock tombs and former royal cities of the ancient Persian Empire – Iran lures with a colorful bouquet of architectural masterpieces and unique...
View ArticleBackpacking Iran: All you need to know
Backpacking Iran? Who is not dreaming of a trip to Iran, the booming destination that attracts more and more visitors with natural wonders, blue-tiled mosques and wild bazars? In this guide you find...
View ArticleThe dilemma of travel to countries that violate human rights
Iranians are terrorists, the Chinese eats dogs and spit on everything, all Indian men see women as objects and US guys are superficial and fat. You don’t agree? Read on! About the dilemma of travel to...
View Article15 favorite Photos on Instagram 2015
2015. What a year – again! Still can’t believe where the last 12 month brought me, from Iran to Jordan, from Costa Rica to Hong Kong, from Ecuador to Azerbaijan, from Chile to Indonesia. But there was...
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