Iran

The air is thick with hairspray and nail lacquer fumes, and Farsi pop pounds from the stereo. This is life inside an Iranian beauty salon.

On a tour of central Iran, a homestay is the perfect way to experience life in a small town.

I knew I’d love Iran because I had dreamed of visiting the country for years. What I didn’t know though, is that I wouldn’t be ready to leave after my two weeks there were done.

It can be hard to know what to wear in Iran. Hijab or no hijab? How much do I need to cover up? Can I wear makeup? We answer some of your questions.

As anyone who’s gone through the process knows, getting an Iran visa as a US, UK or Canadian citizen is a simple but time-consuming process.

To celebrate the New York Times launching their 2019 bucket list, here are our top 10 picks – and how to travel to each of them.

As soon as I set foot in Iran on my Iran Adventure trip with Intrepid Travel, I knew that I was about to do many things I had never experienced before. And Iran didn’t disappoint.

As we traveled the country, countless locals approached me and my other tour companions to chat with us. They were all curious to know about us, our life in our respective countries, and how we were enjoying Iran.

Whether you’ve always wanted to sink your teeth into a juicy souvlaki in Cyprus, spot black and white rhinos in Zimbabwe or stroll along a section of the monumental Great Wall in China. Here’s your guide for where to travel in September.