For my first and only full day of sightseeing in my paternal homeland, my awesome and adorable cousin Roshanak started off by Read More
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My Epic Trip to Iran
In March 2014 I went to back to Iran for the first time since we left in 1979. This was an epic journey: sentimental, nostalgic and in every way amazing. These are the pix and stories of this trip.
The Discreet Charm of Persian Roses, Persian Carpets & Persian Hosts | A Visit to Kermanshah, Iran (Part 2)
As I said in the intro post about this series, I had a great time during my short visit to Kermanshah, Iran. Read More
A Visit to Kermanshah | My Epic Trip to Iran
During my epic trip to Iran last year, I mostly stayed in Tehran, the cosmopolitan capital of the country and the Read More
Buying Eye Nak in Eye Ran | Eye Joke and Eye Beg Pardon
Please forgive me re the title. I simply could not help myself! And yes, this is a post about purchasing eynak Read More
Drinking in Iran | Cheers for Doogh!
In this fifth installment of “Drinking in Iran” — a photo-essay series documenting the tasty drinks (aka nooshidani) yours truly had Read More
Khaleh Fuzy’s Famous & Fabulous Mixed Veggie TorshI
Some of my fond memories of my epic trip to Iran include sprints over to my Aunt Fuzy’s house and spending Read More
Drinking Coffee in Iran | Gimme some Gahveh!
This fourth installment of “Drinking in Iran” — a photo-essay series documenting the tasty drinks (aka nooshidani) yours truly had to sip, Read More
Some Exotic, Eccentric & Delicious Iranian Drinks
In this latest installment of “Drinking in Iran” — a photo-essay series documenting the tasty drinks (aka nooshidani) yours truly had to Read More
Drinking in Iran | Tea for Tu (تو) and Me!
Let’s fire up that samovar and brew some fragrant tea (or chayee as we say in Farsi) for this second installment Read More
Drinking in Iran | Gulp!
It is a truth universally established by now that Persian food is yummy! No doubt! But what about Persian drinks? I Read More