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Traditional Music in Iran: A Private Music Concert

It isn’t easy to find live music in Iran. Apparently, musicians need government permission to play in public places in Iran. I am not put off that easily.

Finding Traditional Music in Iran

One morning when walking down a main … Read the rest

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Hearing from Women in Iran about their life

Many Iranian Women go about their daily business covered from head to toe in black chadors, (a full-length sheet like cloak) held tightly under the chin with one hand, only their faces visible.  In less conservative areas, women (usually often … Read the rest

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Finding Graves in the Polish Cemetery in Tehran

My husband’s grandparents are buried in a Polish Cemetery in Tehran, Iran. To find their graves is a good enough reason for us to visit Iran, and a much easier explanation to give to friends who question our travel plans.… Read the rest

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Incredible Iran: Finding my Lost Passport in Iran

Iran felt so safe that I was lulled into a false sense of security. So much so that I didn’t even realise that I had lost my passport. Here is how the story unfolded.

After a two-week small group tour … Read the rest

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Sunday Afternoon in the Maranjab Desert, Iran

Taking the advice of our Iranian Tour guide (we have finished the tour and are now travelling independently), we book a “Maranjab Desert Tour” for our free day in Kashan. Our driver and guide, who I’ll call Mehdi, arrives on … Read the rest

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Helpful Tips for Travelling in Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran is, as its full name suggests, a Muslim country and many people are intimidated by the idea of travelling to Iran. After all, the Australian Government travel advice is to exercise a “high level of … Read the rest

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