The city's splendour began with the reign of the Safavid ruler Shah Abbas I (r. 1587-1629), who made Esfahan his capital and built the huge bazaar, which was strategically located on the Silk Road. ...Read more
Ardebil was the spiritual birthplace of Iran's first Shiite ruling dynasty, the Safavids. During the period from the end of the 13th century to the beginning of...Read more
Food, glorious food; there’s nothing quite like it for soothing the mood. It’s essential, it keeps us alive....Read more
Hamdan Bin Mohammed al Maktoum was educated in Dubai at the Rashid School For Boys, and then at the Dubai School of Government....Read more
Despite international sanctions and increasing isolation, there is a relatively new class of super-rich in the Islamic Republic of Iran. ...Read more
The capital of Abadan County in Khuzestan Province, located in southwest of Iran, 53 kilometres (33 mi) from the Persian Gulf near the Iraqi-Iran border. The climate in Abadan is arid, Summers are dry and hot....Read more
A driver killed one and injured 13 others on Nov. 3 as he rammed his public bus into a crowded stop in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district...Read more
Neshat Jahandari has recently received her four stripes after her first independent flight, turning into the second woman airline pilot...Read more
A local official in Iran’s western province of Ilam said the number of Iranian pilgrims returning home from Iraq after attending the Arbaeen procession has begun to exceed the number of travelers leaving for the Arab country....Read more
Iran is a cash society. Because of the three-decades-old American embargo here, Western credit cards don't work. No ATMs for foreigners...Read more
Well apparently, the incredible stone and metal works of art that adorn many historical buildings around the world -- the artistic legacies that have been passed down from generation to generation -- also deal with the same problems that we humans do. Yep, statues. They have dige ......Read more
Homeless people have been particularly at risk, with warming shelters set up across cities.But some still braved the freezing conditions and one woman, aged 60, was found dead in an abandoned house in Lorain, Ohio....Read more
Asylum seekers speak from the no man's land between Turkey's Edirne and Greece's Kastanies, detailing the physical abuse and humiliation dealt by Greek border officials....Read more
Once you’ve figured out how to travel on the cheap you can use these tips to start making money so you can enjoy your journey even more....Read more
Situated in the world’s largest uninterrupted desert, this resort is an oasis of luxury. Admire endless sand dunes from your balcony, lounge by the pool or explore the desert atop a camel. The stunning location and deluxe facilities ensure a truly unforgettable trip....Read more
