The most beautiful Shiraz attractions
The scent of orange blossoms, flowers growing in profusion everywhere, vibrant cafe, and a young hip culture: it is hard […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
Nasir al-Molk Mosque, the Pink Mosque of Shiraz
There is no better place to conclude evenings in Shiraz than the lovely Nasir al-Molk Mosque. Famously known as the […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
My beautiful Shiraz days
Shiraz had been pretty hot during the daytime in April, August and September but the evenings were just perfect. Balmy, […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
My first impressions of Shiraz
Of all the Iranian cities, my favourite is Shiraz. I fell in love with it, even before I visited there. […]
Middle East, Money Matters, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Yemen
Socotra Travel Guide
The four islands group of Socotra are located around 217 nautical miles off the Yemeni coast and approximately 130 off […]
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
Rock Palace of Wadi Dhahr
A visit to the Rock Palace of Wadi Dhahr happened all of a sudden. Post Bayt Bows day of unrest, […]
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
Bayt bows and the Jews of Yemen
I stumbled upon Bayt Bows by chance. It was one of the my most intriguing journeys into the history of […]
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
Up above to Kawkaban, a mountain town of Yemen
Perched atop a rugged pinkish red plateau, Kawkaban literally means “two stars”. It is also called “the eagle nest” and […]
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
Green water of Hababa and glimpses of Yemeni Jewish past
The most essential commodity in a semi arid region is water and that was what made Hababa so special. It […]
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
The unconquered fortified citadel of Thula
At the time of my Yemen visit, special permits were required to visit any place in and it the country […]