Entries by Farima Fehrest

Trans-Iranian Railway Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage

The Trans-Iranian railway was inscribed as UNESCO world heritage in July, 2021. This is the longest railway on the list of UNESCO, and Iran’s first industrial heritage that has been recognized for its “outstanding universal value”. The number of Iran’s UNESCO-listed tangible cultural heritage has now reached 25. The construction of the railway dates back […]

Iran started vaccination against COVID-19

We are happy to announce that, just like many other countries, Iran started vaccination against COVID-19 last week. Medical staffs are the first groups to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, and the vaccination process will continue for senior citizens over 65 and then vulnerable patients in the next stages. According to the Iran Ministry of Health and […]

Isfahan among the 52 popular travel spots in 2021

New York Times has recently published a post on 52 popular spots chosen by people in 2020. Since 2020 was a dark year for many people around the world, NYTimes has surveyed which destinations were most delightful, comforting, and inspiring most to travelers and honorably Isfahan is among the 52 suggestions out of 2000 choices […]

Saffron harvest season in Iran + Harvesting video

By early November, many farmworkers including women and men are getting involved in the intricate process of saffron harvest, a product also known as the “Red Gold”. Planting this purple flower and harvesting its precious product has a long history in Iran and the country is considered the first producer of saffron with 350 tones […]

Classic Persian Recipes + Photos

More than 3000 years have passed for Persian Cuisine to become what it is today. The long history, ancient culture, and diverse climatic conditions coming from the vastness of this country have influenced Persian Cuisine. If you’re a foodie, we recommend you put Iran on your travel bucket list since there are thousands of Persian […]

Tehran attractions infographic (Districts 1-3)

As a metropolitan which has been the capital of Iran for over 200 years, Tehran offers loads of tourist attractions in every corner of the city. Stay with us here to know more about Tehran attractions located in districts one, two, and three. From the past to the present, the district one of Tehran also […]