Islamic Museum Tehran
Islamic museum Tehran Islamic museum : Next door to the National Museum, and part of the same complex, this museum offers a stunning collection of arts and antiquities from throughout the Islamic period, including calligraphy, carpets, ceramics, woodcarving, sculpture, miniatures, brickwork and textiles. The collection includes silks and stucco-work from Rey, portraits from the Mongol […]
Imam Reza Shrine
Mashhad Imam Reza Holy Shrine : Mashhad is the capital of Khorasan province in the North East of Iran, 892 km away from Tehran. It is located at the altitude of 985 Meter occupying an area of 204 sq. Km. and has a population of about 1.5 million. Mashhad grew from a small village called Sanabad, […]
the new England fish dish that saved a nation
Shad bakes are a dance of heat and timing that have been going on for generations up and down the East Coast of the United States for more than 100 years. Joseph Shea presides over a culinary jigsaw puzzle. He and his apprentices squat around a hexagonal fire, shifting slabs of wood with fish nailed […]
Why Norway is teaching travellers to travel
Trolltunga is one of Norway’s most famous geological sites – and one of its most controversial. We reached Trolltunga after seven hours, 13.5km and 1,000m of elevation gain. The fog rolled in as a line of 35 people waited to take their picture on the iconic cliff. Translating to ‘Troll’s Tongue’, Trolltunga juts out […]
the incredible science of surfing and waves
The tricks and twists of surfers amaze us, but below the surface lies a raft of surfing science as impressive as the feats performed on the waves “I’m not sure if I have surfed the perfect wave yet. I’m still searching,” says Jamie Mitchell, World Surf League Big Wave Tour surfer. From highly skilled […]
The ocean is a strange place after dark
The ocean is a strange place after dark Moonlight triggers the world’s biggest orgy, strange creatures emerge from the depths, and waves glow blue. Some phenomena in the ocean can only be witnessed after dark. 1. Bioluminescence makes the sea shimmer You may have seen the pictures. It’s night-time in an impossibly exotic location. […]
Business class flights travel
Business Class Flights Travel Business class flights travel : offers a very competitive prices for Business Class and First Class Fares. With years of experience our Business Travel specialist can provide you with all necessary information for your trip. Book with us to save on your business travel get the best facilities. These days travelling […]
Meymand village of Kerman
Meymand Meymand village of Kerman : Meymand (also slept Maymand and Meimand) is a village of troglodytes – cave dwellers – located in the south-eastern Iranian province of Kerman. Meymand (Maymand, Maimand) village has been continuously inhabited for 2,000 to 3,000 years making it one of Iran’s four oldest surviving villages. Some claim that Meymand […]
Coin museum of Kerman
Kerman Coin museum of Kerman : It is the largest and most developed city in Kerman Province and the most important city in the southeast of Iran. It is also one of the largest cities of Iran in terms of area. Kerman is famous for its long history and strong cultural heritage. The city is home to […]
Ali ebn e Hamzeh holy shrine, Shiraz
Ali ebn e Hamzeh holy shrine Ali ebn e Hamzeh holy shrine: Built in the 19th century over the tomb of Amir Ali, a nephew of Shah e Cheragh who also died here while en route to Khorasan to help Imam Reza, this shrine is the latest of several earlier incarnations destroyed by earthquakes. Highlights […]