The labyrinth of a bazaar is a riot for the senses. The smells catch your nostrils, the sounds tingle your eardrum and the tastes can take you to a place you’ve never discovered before. Iran is home to hundreds of sprawling bazaars, with each direction taking you on a different pathway and a different experience.Continue reading “The Best Bazaars in Iran”
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Amir Chakhmaq Complex in Yazd
Persian Restaurant and Bar Review – An affordable eat in Shoreditch
Persian Restaurant and Bar 148 Shoreditch High St London E1 6JQ Open: Mon-Thurs: 11.30am-2am Fri & Sat: 11.30am-4am Transport: Shoreditch High Street Overground or Old Street tube 020 7613 3277 If you’re looking for a genuine kebab without the grease during your Shoreditch lunch break, then head to Persian Restaurant and Bar. Aptly named, itContinue reading “Persian Restaurant and Bar Review – An affordable eat in Shoreditch”
Persepolis Film Review
Persepolis could be the Iranian version of The Simpsons. Ten years after the film’s original release, it is still a fitting description for the animated piece. You have a rebellious teen as the central character, Marjane, with Bruce Lee as her hero, instead of Krusty the Clown. Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian artist, has created aContinue reading “Persepolis Film Review”
Revisit to Persepolis in Peckham, London
28-30 Peckham High Street London SE15 5DT Open 10.35am-9pm daily Transport: Peckham Rye rail or 36 bus ________________________________________ A revisit to Persepolis in Peckham, London brought some new additions to the menu. Thrilled about my return to the southeast London restaurant, I opted for different foodie choices, eating a meze of dishes this time. ForContinue reading “Revisit to Persepolis in Peckham, London”
Celebrating Omar Khayyam for World Poetry Day
Open 8am-9pm With World Poetry Day upon us on the 21st March, it seems only fitting to write a blog post about the great Persian poet, Omar Khayyam. Also famous for his contributions to mathematics and astronomy, Khayyam is well admired throughout Iran. Neishabur, one and a half hours away from Mashhad, sees the OmarContinue reading “Celebrating Omar Khayyam for World Poetry Day”
The Human Rights Festival Featuring the Iranian Film, Ava
The Human Rights Watch Festival is currently taking place at the Barbican Centre. I was delighted to discover that an Iranian film is going to be featured today, Ava. The piece is directed by Sadaf Foroughi who gives us a coming of age story of a teenage girl. Her life is dictated by the patriarchalContinue reading “The Human Rights Festival Featuring the Iranian Film, Ava”
The Bread of Iran
A look at the different types of bread in Iran.
Embroideries Book Review – a perfect read with a tea in hand
Embroideries book review
Taxi Tehran Film Review – a wonderful ride through the capital of Iran
I was recently browsing through the BBC iPlayer film selection. Pleasantly surprised, I saw Taxi Tehran on their list. This had always been one of those Iranian films I had been meaning to watch, but not had the opportunity to. BBC, I thank you. Jafar Panahi, the director of Taxi Tehran, can be well praisedContinue reading “Taxi Tehran Film Review – a wonderful ride through the capital of Iran”
Another Iran 