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Tag: Shiraz

Persepolis – Through My Lens

On 14 Sep 202126 May 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel photography4 Comments

An ancient city and ancient tombs dating back to 550 BC, as I saw them through my lens in the incredible country of Iran!

Shiraz – Through My Lens

On 7 Sep 202117 May 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography3 Comments

Shiraz is an exceptional city in Iran. And here are some photos of it! Not to mention the legendary Charlie, travelling the Middle East in his 80s!

Why Not Consider… Iran?

On 24 Apr 201924 Jun 2020 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Middle East, people, travel2 Comments

How many countries are actually on the conventional ‘tourist track’? Actually, probably most of the countries in the world if you think about it. If you told someone you were headed to Iran, presuming you were living in a “western” country, you would probably expect that who you told might be a bit surprised, perhaps …

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Iran – Through My Lens

On 18 Sep 201615 Sep 2016 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Middle East, travel, travel photography5 Comments

Hello! It's time for another 'Through My Lens' where I select some of my photos from a particular place I visited and turn them into a post! Today I am reminiscing about my time in Iran, back in 2004. It's hard to believe that it's twelve years ago now! I crossed the border from Pakistan …

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Sunday Spotlight – Shiraz

On 4 May 20142 May 2014 By Andy RoamsIn backpacking, budget travel, travel, travel photography, travel tips4 Comments

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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An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

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my mind platter

exposing the inner-world of my brain

Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0

My second blog page

get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

Put pictures on your travel dreams

Angelart Star

The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

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