Foto Friday – Naghsh e Rostam, Iran

These breathtaking tombs, known as Naghsh e Rostam, are something to behold. Not least because they START so far up the cliffs - must have had some decent step ladders back in the day. They are not far from the ancient ruins of Persepolis and most guides will include them in a day tour. Hope you're …

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Sunday Spotlight – Shiraz

Today I turn the spotlight on a great place in Iran! Whilst Esfahan gets all the rave reviews – and with good reason, Shiraz sometimes can get a little forgotten. Well, I will never forget my week in Shiraz. A rough summary – I shared a room with an octogenarian, I met a whole bunch …

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Top Ten Country Countdown, Number One – Iran

10 – Slovakia 9 – Romania 8 – Mali 7 – The United Kingdom 6 – Japan 5 - Central Asia 4 – Laos 3 – Ethiopia 2 – India 1 - Iran ‘What? Your number one favourite destination is Iran Andrew? That’s the axis of evil! That’s where all the terrorists come from!’ Well, …

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