The Taromsari Selfie

The Taromsari Selfie

by | Jun 11, 2015 | All Blog Posts, Iran

Having covered a 25 km distance at a total cost of 1.5 dollars it may have been a first for mankind; a Scottish person handing over taxi fair with a smile on their face.  Shared taxis are an extremely economical and quick way to travel in Iran.  There are no genetic...
The Value of Money

The Value of Money

by | May 21, 2015 | All Blog Posts, Iran

  Ever wonder how it’s financially possible for people like myself to spend so much time travelling around the world? The answer is simple.  We follow the universal rule for prolonged travel … The less money we spend the more days we have exploring...
Arriving in Tehran

Arriving in Tehran

by | May 7, 2015 | All Blog Posts

I realized I was the only girl on the plane not dressed in Hijab as the wheels touched down on Tehran’s runway.  The seat belt sign was temporarily ignored as I jumped up to get my clothing.  I was nervous and excited, incessantly checking the scarf was still in place...
Iran’s Censorship

Iran’s Censorship

by | May 7, 2015 | All Blog Posts, Iran

Iran’s internet is censored.  Facebook and Twitter are illegal.  Western news stations are blocked.  Websites must be approved.  I am only just finding a way to reach you guys.  The snap shot below shows the pop up when denied access to the many sites we take...