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Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... [read more]
Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... [read more] Blog: Iran so Far Away (finale)
Date: May 11th 2007
Before my trip, my dad asked me about my next travel destination. I panicked of course, and said a half-truth..."Persia. Yep, sure it's a country". After all, a few years back my parents flipped out when I said I was in Turkey, screaming "WHAT? You're going to be abducted by a carpet-seller who will rename you Fatima and make you his fourth wife!". They knew little about Hanofi Turkey, where it's ... read more
Date: May 11th 2007
Before my trip, my dad asked me about my next travel destination. I panicked of course, and said a half-truth..."Persia. Yep, sure it's a country". After all, a few years back my parents flipped out when I said I was in Turkey, screaming "WHAT? You're going to be abducted by a carpet-seller who will rename you Fatima and make you his fourth wife!". They knew little about Hanofi Turkey, where it's ... read more
