If I had to summarize our trip to Yazd, Iran, it would be the following. Firstly, It was incredibly hot, but that’s what you get when you visit Iran in July. Secondly, I was immensely grateful for the roofed Yazd bazaar, because this was the coolest place in the city. And thirdly, Yazd is made for wandering as it is a fairytale-like destination. You’ll come across gold-yellow alleyways, striking wind towers, and tall blue mosques.…
Isfahan is a classic tourist stop on a travel itinerary from Tehran to the southern city of Shiraz. Even though the name doesn’t say much outside of Iran,…
When I was mapping out my trip to Iran, I found it difficult to determine the stops. This country has so many wonderful places to visit. My boyfriend…
After a 24-hour long bus ride from Yerevan (Armenia) my boyfriend and I finally arrived in the capital of Iran, Tehran. Due to miscommunication with the bus driver,…
Turkmenistan is not everyone’s cup of tea. I get it, it is an odd, isolated place. Originally, this country was not even part of our overland itinerary. However,…
Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is a bizarre place to visit, which fits right up in my alley. It is one of the least visited capitals in the…
Almaty is already a great city to visit, but what makes this destination even better for me was the number of great day trips. Kazakhstan is known for…
Almaty is kind of an odd place in Central Asia. This city feels more European than Asian. Pastel-colored buildings and churches, street art, and cute coffee places on…
