Tag: Iran

Learn about the symbols of Iranian “Persian” Carpets (Video)

In July 2010, Chris and I visited Iran for 3 weeks. While there, we met a man named Abed. I like to describe him as an “Iranian hippie”. We spent four won­der­ful days with him in Esfahan, Iran. He shared his mind and style of life with us, taking us to the new, hip parts [...]

Laura’s Diary Entry: in Zanjan — June 19, 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010 Daily Notes Breakfast: 14,000 rials (~$1.40) Taxi to bus ter­minal: 20,000 (~$2.00) Bus tickets from Tabriz to Zanjan: 90,000 (~$9.00), about a 4-hour ride Hotel in Zanjan: 450,000 (~$45.00) Dinner: 33,000 (~$3.30) Chris exchanged $300 US at a shop located in what appeared to be a gold souk.  The exchange rate [...]

Traveling from Turkey to Iran: Iranian visa information

Our per­sonal exper­i­ence cross­ing the border from Turkey to Iran, and getting Iran Visas in Turkey.

Photos of Iran #2

Here are some more shots of Iran. Enjoy.

Photos of Iran #1

Being in Thailand, all I want to do is put photos up about Thailand but as prom­ised here are some more shots of things we saw and did in Iran. I also promise you that I’ll make a special post about Persepolis. I got some good footage and photos. For now, enjoy these.