Iran in a Nutshell
Mohamad Babayan
One of the friendliest and safest countries on earth, Iran may well be one of the last hidden treasures as it remains virtually off the beaten track for most travellers. Roam between the effervescent streets of Tehran while taking in the views over the soaring Alborz Mountains, go back in time by visiting historic Ardabil and the spectacular Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble, travel across the desert only to find the idyllic oasis village of Garmeh or be stunned by what remains from Persepolis. In Iran, the options are abundant and no matter what one chooses to do, memories from this fascinating Persian land will surely last forever.