Category Archives: Middle East

Iran – Days 8 to 12

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Dave

As I may have mentioned, days 8 to 12 in Iran went by in a blur and involved much time, shopping, walking and long rides on the bus.  Near the last two days, tour members started departing as we made … Continue reading →

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Attention Yum Brands Legal Team…..

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Dave

…I think you have a copyright infringement lawsuit awaiting your attention in Isfahan, Iran. Although no one knows anything about the state of Kentucky in Iran, there are at least two restaurants in this town that are using some very … Continue reading →

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Late night picnic with the Iranians

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Dave

This may be a bit longer post as it spans two days. This was Esfahan Week in the city and we were told that it’s basically a celebration of the city, its history and famous people.  Each night there was … Continue reading →

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Yazd and surroundings – Day 7

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Dave

We boarded our bus around 8AM for a couple of hour bus ride outside Yazd first visiting the old abandoned mud city of Kharanaq and then onto the Zoroastrian town of Chak Chak that was built in A.C. 637. Although … Continue reading →

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Shiraz, Pasargadae, Zeinoddin and Yazd – Days 5 and 6

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Dave

We departed Shiraz at 8AM for our long bus ride to Zeinoddin Caravanserai, the place we were going to stay for the evening before continuing on to Yazd the next day. The Caravanserai served as a rest stop for the … Continue reading →

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