Be arami, Be arami .... A first trip to Iran - Power Napping Germans and A City of Mazes October 5th 2014 Before really planning this trip I had never heard of Yazd. After researching I learn that it is;
• One of the oldest cities in the world - over 3000 yrs old
• A major centre for the Zoroastrian religion
• Architecturally important for its Qanats (network of shafts and sloping tunnels to supply water)
• The driest city in Iran
• The hottest province north of th ... read more
Middle East » Iran » East 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
57, in love with the world. Fell in love with Nepal. Then Iran. Now? ....
Where to next?
2016 Bibbulmun Track End to End 1050km in my home state. UPDATE 13/4/19- IT"S FINISHED!!!!!!!!!
2017- Well, that'd be the USA again then Mongolia.
Update- Mongolia is to be shelved for yet another year. Instead there is a wedding to attend in Edinburgh- but first, The West Highland Way to be walked.
2018 - Tajikistan is calling
Update- Tajikistan indeed did call, as did Kyrgyzstan. It was amazing - a 23 day 2500 km Fann Mountains/Pamir Highway Odyssey then amazing trekking in the Tien Shan.... full info