Middle East

Traveling to Iran: Good to Know

When I first started thinking about traveling to Iran, a few months before I actually did, the majority of the reactions were something along the lines of ‘what the hell would you do...

Reaching Local Cuisine in Istanbul

The concept of traveling nowadays means much more than just moving from one place to another or visiting historical sites, staying in a hotel. People traveling to different cultures want to fully...

A Woman's Take on Visiting Saudi Arabia

My husband, Tristan, and I recently spent two months helping run a startup accelerator program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Before committing to going there, we tried to do as much research as we could...

Outstandingly Ordinary Things to Do in Istanbul

Fall in love with Istanbul by immersing yourself in its ordinary life. When you wander the streets and back alleys, letting yourself get lost among its inhabitants, Istanbul will steal your...

What to wear in Iran

Are you going to travel to Iran? Surely you have been thinking about how to dress in Iran. Here are some tips for woman and men about what to wear and how to look nice and comfortable while visiting...