Iran

Reading Time: 4 minutes Most people picture cycling tours through the rolling green hills of Europe. But cycling in Iran offers riders a new perspective of the country.

Reading Time: 5 minutes Iran is not your typical destination. It’s still shrouded by a lack of information – and a lot of misinformation.

Reading Time: 6 minutes The secret is out. Iran might be one of the most rewarding destinations for adventure travellers.

Reading Time: 4 minutes The image of the headscarf is one of the most pervasive of women in Iran. The thickest and longest scarf I own is about to get an unseasonable turn as my main fashion accessory for a week.

Reading Time: 5 minutes 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.

Reading Time: 5 minutes On a tour of central Iran, a homestay is the perfect way to experience life in a small town.

Reading Time: 6 minutes 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.

Reading Time: 5 minutes 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.

Reading Time: 4 minutes 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.