Category: Iran

What to Wear in Iran

Preparing for my trip to Iran turned out to be more interesting than expected — and not just because of the itinerary.How do you dress in a country where showing your hair in public is illegal?Despite having done serious research, I still felt unsure about the outfits stuffed into my backpack. I crossed my fingers […]

Where to Travel in Iran – our two week itinerary

Two Weeks in Iran: Our Southern Loop Adventure The moment we entered Iran, we knew it instantly:Two weeks was way too little time for this vast, fascinating country.Unfortunately, we can’t always take month-long holidays, so we figured — two weeks is better than nothing! That said, it meant we had to make some tough decisions […]

An Announcement: The Trip of a Lifetime – 100Essential Travel Experiences

It’s been quiet on Travel Cake these past few months. Some of you have been asking me where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. Well, I can tell you this much: I haven’t been slacking! I’ve moved from Ecuador to Belgium where I have been slaving away at a 9 to 5 desk […]

What’s in… Iran?

What’s in Iran? More Than You Think. Almost every time I excitedly told someone I was headed to Iran, I was met with puzzled looks.Reactions ranged from, “Are you nuts?! You’re gonna get yourself killed!” to the slightly calmer, “Iran? What’s in Iran?” Funny — no one ever asks that when you say you’re going […]

Desert Oasis of your Dreams: Garmeh, Iran

For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of visiting a real oasis. The sort of place you see in storybooks and old adventure films: a palm-fringed village with water gushing from an unlikely spring, crops growing against all odds, and silence so vast you could hear a sheep blink. A place where you […]