Best Personal Alarm Keychain: The Chary 🚨
Solo travel is addicting, fun and liberating. As cliche as it sounds, these moments become defining points in your life. You get to learn about yourself and also meet people with different global perspectives. But traveling abroad, or even roaming around in [...]
Iran Culture Facts: Ethnicity, Religion and People
Iran has been officially known as "The Islamic Republic of Iran" since 1979. Even though today it's commonly known for it's strict Islamic laws, those that know even a tad bit of Iran, know of it's richer, more vibrant history. [...]
American Tourist in Iran: Travel Tips
"Can Americans even travel to Iran?" is the second most commonly asked question after whether Iran is safe to travel to at all. The answer is yes, it is safe. And yes, Americans can legally travel to Iran though it takes [...]
Greatest Persian Poets of All Time
Persian literature is a significant element of the Persian culture. Its influence on the Islamic culture of the Middle East is vast. These writers and poets are highly regarded not only in Western Asia but also around the world. Rumi [...]
Khao Sok National Park Travel Guide
Thailand is not only known for its beautiful beaches and good eats, the country is also home to over a hundred national parks and protected sites. This travel guide shares things to do in Khao Sok that will lead you [...]
Cooking Class in Iran + Ghormeh Sabzi Recipe
One of the top reasons I have been wanting to visit Iran is to taste it's rich, savory cuisine first hand. I am fortunate to live within 15 minutes from Westwood in Southern California. Also known as "Tehrangeles" where the [...]
10 Best Travel Apps to use in India
In this day and age, traveling can be made much easier with the help of technology. Although I still love traditional maps and travel books such as Lonely Planet, downloading applications on your smartphone is not only more convenient, it'll [...]
Places to Visit in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
One of the highlights of traveling to Malaysia is exploring Cameron Highlands for 2 days. Only a 3-hour drive from the capital of Kuala Lumpur, convenient bus rides are available at $8 each way (35 RM). Whether you are on a [...]
Best Yoga Classes in Lebanon
Yoga has become very popular throughout the past few years in Lebanon. Many younger (and older) Lebanese people are setting aside their religious and ethnic differences in a country/region that is still often torn by these trivial matters for a step [...]
Practical Tips on Traveling to Lebanon
View of Jounieh and Beirut from atop the Lady of the Sky in Harissa I just returned from my 2nd trip to Lebanon after going for the first time 2 years ago. I actually felt emotional the day [...]
Is it Safe to Travel to Lebanon in 2019?
Is it Safe to Travel to Lebanon? "What!? Is it safe to travel to Lebanon?" is the most common question asked by people (mainly Americans) when they hear that I'm going. So let's address this first: Yes, it is safe. I [...]
Escaping to Moab Valley via E-Bike Tour Adventures
Biking tours are one of my favorite ways to explore a new destination. It allows you the flexibility, the freedom and the opportunity to cover distances while out in the open. Most especially when this new unique destination is out [...]
