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Movie locations around the world part 8
This is part 8 of my quest for finding movie locations around the world. Contents: Parts Unknown, No Reservations, The Layover, Michael Palin’s New Europe, Michael Palin’s Pole to Pole, Michael Palin’s Sahara, Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation, November Man, Homeland, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Home Alone 2, Blood Diamond.
A journey through Iran
Touchdown in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Imam Khomeini Airport was not the jolliest of places late in the evening and there was a tedious passport control.
Review: All Inclusive
I’m a frequent reader of Swedish travel magazine Vagabond, where Johan Tell used to be one of the regular writers. This book is a collection of his small stories previously published in the magazine, describing hilarious issues on the road.
Tales from Tehran
Tehran isn’t a place that welcomes you with open arms. It sizes you up first. You don’t stroll casually into Tehran, to paraphrase Boromir. You arrive. And the city lets you know who’s boss before letting you in.
Getting lost in Yazd
There are cities that whisper their secrets. And then there’s Yazd. An ancient desert mirage that doesn’t whisper so much as lean in close, hot breath in your ear, and dare you to lose yourself.
The splendor of Esfahan
They used to say “Esfahan nesf-e jahan” — Esfahan is half the world. A bold claim. Maybe even arrogant. But then again, after a few hours under that cobalt dome of sky and tile, you start to get it.
Hunting for kebab in Shiraz
Shiraz. A city that rolls off the tongue like a line of Persian poetry, but hits the senses like a slap of saffron and diesel. It’s not just a place, it’s a mood.