I previously posted a blog about cosmetic surgery in Iran here. This feature however is about the more everyday look of Iranian women. The thing that most women put on in the morning regardless of where they are from, every morning, and they seem to have on their face all day, the big M – make-up.Continue reading “The M Word”
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Queuing at the Airport in Iran
Firstly, I apologise in advance if I sound quite negative in this post. I feel that a traveller needs to be warned of said “queueing” in Iran, and that is the purpose of my writing here. In an Iranian airport, I advise a couple of things. One, breathe and two, keep calm. There is notContinue reading “Queuing at the Airport in Iran”
The Go-to Persian Fruit
In the West, there are many staple items of fruit. The first fruits that come to mind are the apple, banana and if you’re a feeling a bit more summery – the strawberry or raspberry. Alternatively, in Iran the melon is the go-to fruit. In Iran, melon is always seen eaten as a dessert orContinue reading “The Go-to Persian Fruit”
The Ruins of Persepolis
Heaps of Persian Rice
In the West, we are frequently reminded to be cautious with our diet. There are books, websites, television programmes and so on about what we should and should not eat. X has this health benefit, whilst eating too much of Y can be bad for you. We are advised to be careful with our carbohydrateContinue reading “Heaps of Persian Rice”
Learning Persian
To me, Persian is one of the most beautiful languages. I find the intonation, stress and various accents extremely intriguing. Not as romantic as French and Italian of course, there is a certain melody and rhythm to Persian that I just don’t find in other languages, particularly Arabic. Arabic is, of course, the more ‘useful’Continue reading “Learning Persian”
Turquoise Handicraft in Esfahan
Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition at the National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome
Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition National Museum of Oriental Art Via Merulana, 248, Rome. Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 9am-2pm. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays – 9am-7.30pm. Closed on Monday. Price: Full price €6. Reduced price ticket €3. http://www.museorientale.beniculturali.it _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome is currently displaying an impressive exhibitionContinue reading “Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition at the National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome”
The Act of ‘Ta’arof’
Iranian culture is well-known for being warm, friendly and extremely hospitable. An Iranian will always invite you to their house for a cup of ‘chai’ (tea) or dinner. Once you accept the offer to eat with an Iranian, you will truly see the friendliness and warmth of this type of household. If you dine withContinue reading “The Act of ‘Ta’arof’”
Another Iran 