Afghanistan Travel

Believe it or not, twenty years ago Afghanistan was a common tourist destination. In recent years however, the only time anyone hears the name Afghanistan it is in relation to the ongoing war that seems to be the prime focus of the news channels. How Safe is Safe? So is Afghanistan a dangerous place to [...]

Iran travel tips Name of Iran Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling Shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces subsequently crushed Americanizing, yet also liberal/left-wing, influences. Iranian student protesters seized the US Embassy in Tehran on 4 November 1979 and held it until 20 January [...]