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Beyond Irans famous cities villages that deserve a place on every travelers itinerary

· 9 min read

Beyond Iran’s famous cities: villages that deserve a place on every traveler’s itinerary​

TEHRAN - Iran’s historical cities are renowned for their grand mosques, Persian gardens, traditional bazaars and Silk Road heritage. Yet beyond the familiar destinations of Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd, to name a few, lies another side of the country: a landscape of mountain villages, ancient mud-brick settlements and rural communities whose traditions offer a different perspective on Iranian life.

Beyond Iran’s famous cities: villages that deserve a place on every traveler’s itinerary

Iran and Uzbekistan Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent

· 14 min read

Iran and Uzbekistan: Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent​

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan - As an Iranian journalist visiting Tashkent, I found myself looking at the huge Islamic Civilization Center from two perspectives. I was a visitor discovering the depth of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage. I was also an Iranian looking for familiar traces of a civilization that has never respected the borders drawn on today’s maps.

Iran and Uzbekistan: Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent

Jajarm offers budgetfriendly rural escape but rail links need improvement

· 6 min read

JAJARM, North Khorasan Province – With its quiet rural surroundings, historical railway station and proximity to protected natural areas, Jajarm has the potential to attract travelers seeking an affordable alternative to Iran’s busier tourist destinations. But poor railway facilities, limited train tickets and a shortage of visitor services remain major obstacles to turning that potential into a thriving tourism destination.

Jajarm offers budget-friendly rural escape, but rail links need improvement

Iran has the attractions the challenge is turning them into tourism Javad Gharaei

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Iran has the attractions, the challenge is turning them into tourism: Javad Gharaei​

TEHRAN - Iran does not lack tourism attractions. What it has struggled to do, says Iranian traveler and documentary filmmaker Javad Gharaei, is turn the country’s extraordinary natural and cultural diversity into a tourism industry capable of attracting visitors, generating revenue and properly introducing the ancient country to the world.

Iran has the attractions, the challenge is turning them into tourism: Javad Gharaei