28-30 Peckham High Street London SE15 5DT Open 10.35am-9pm daily Transport: Peckham Rye rail or 36 bus ________________________________________ No, not the ancient city in Iran, but the Iranian shop, café and restaurant in Peckham, London. This is a charming little spot in the south of the capital and is popular with both Iranians and LondonersContinue reading “Persepolis – a trendy Iranian shop and restaurant in Peckham”
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A New Place to Ski
We all know where to ski in Europe. You go to France, Italy and Switzerland blah, blah, blah. But what about Iran? Iran, surprisingly or not, is becoming one of those secret skiing hotspots. Iran’s Dizin ski resort is under two hours from Tehran by car, and is becoming the brand new swanky Alps ofContinue reading “A New Place to Ski”
The Ever Famous Persian Carpet
The Persian carpet is the one item that will always be seen in an Iranian household. You just couldn’t imagine a house without one. It’s like the kettle for the British and the espresso maker for the Italians. ‘Farsh’ (فرش) is the Persian word for carpet, meaning ‘to spread’, so look out for this wordContinue reading “The Ever Famous Persian Carpet”
Persepolis – ‘The Persian City’
Address: Takht-e Jamshid Opening hours: 8am-5pm November-March, to 7pm April-October Cost: £3 Perespolis, literally ‘The Persian City’, is one of the most magnificent places you will see in Iran. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its incredible grandeur, history and uniqueness are all reasons to go for a visit. Persepolis is a locationContinue reading “Persepolis – ‘The Persian City’”
The Essence of Time in Iran
In Iran, there is no concept of being on time. 9am means 11am, 2pm means 5pm and see you in a hour is an expression you just wouldn’t hear. Being from the UK, I would say we are a nation that is more or less on time. When we are planning a meet up withContinue reading “The Essence of Time in Iran”
The Ruins of Persepolis
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’”
The Solo Female Traveller in Iran
When traveling alone, and particularly as a woman, one common question is ‘is it safe?’. With regards to Iran, I think anyone would ask themselves if it is safe, regardless of gender, due to the common perceptions of the country. Concerning Iran, I feel safe there as a woman. That answer may be biased basedContinue reading “The Solo Female Traveller in Iran”
Another Iran 