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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
Imam Khomeini Airport was not exactly a party zone late in the evening, and the passport control was extremely tedious, but here we are. Rolled out of the airport and found ourselves thrust into the belly of Tehran’s traffic beast.
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
There is an expression “Esfahan nesf-e jahan”, claiming that Esfahan is half the world. Bold and perhaps even a bit arrogant. But after a few hours under that cobalt dome of sky and tile, I start to get it.
Hunting for kebab in Shiraz
Shiraz is a name 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.