Not Too Shabby Shiraz
It's kind of nice to browse through a beautiful city that doesn't demand for your attention -- you let things happen to you and you will be rewarded for your curiosity. Shiraz is a city of simple pleasures with a handful of photogenic sights that don't...
Landed In Shiraz
Just letting the world know that we just landed in Shiraz, where the weather is warmer and the city more relaxed. Our guesthouse, Niayesh, is absolutely charming. And yes, we flew domestic early this morning from Tehran: At the Tehran...
Taking On Tehran
We barely got in 3 hours of sleep after our early morning arrival from Vienna before we were on the streets of Tehran. If I didn't know any better, Tehran is like any normal city you'd find in the Middle East (Cairo, Amman...) but a lot more pleasant. Despite...
An American In Iran Says Hello
If it's not already playing, press play. And then start reading. Hello from an American blogging from Tehran, Iran. Let it be known that at least the IKA Airport in Tehran has free wireless. There are a few moments in life where...
Layovers Before Tehran
Well someone has their priorities straightened out:
Today, I Move
A trip involving 4 months in the making and 9 months of dreaming begins today. It will take us about 2 days to reach Iran, beginning with a layover in Dusseldorf and a half-day layover in Vienna. Once again, I'll see you on the other side of the world.
The U.S. State Department Cares About Me
Thank you U.S. State Department for issuing this travel warning for me. Keeps everything into perspective, doesn't it? IRAN The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Iran. Dual national Iranian-American citizens...
Why I Move
A dozen outstretched hands descend upon me. I scan the faces of the rickshaw-wallahs and I ask for the lowest price in their native language. A thousand teeth grin at my brazenness and the game begins. We knock down local currency to exaggerated sighs and clicks of...
Where Are We Now?
Where Are We Next?
