Irman Boutique Hotel
Hormuz Island
(Pop. 5771)
Persian Gulf
Hormuzgan Province
Iran
May 17, 2022
When researching Iran and planning my trip, I knew I had to visit Hormuz Island.
Hormuz is known as the Red Island. Also, the Rainbow Island.
I am not disappointed. I am so pleased to be here.
The multi-colored landscape is wonderful.
irman Boutique Hotel
Qeshm Island
Persian Gulf
Iran
May 18, 2022
Hello,
Today, on Qeshm, we visited the Mangrove Forest. the Fish Market and the shipyrds where the huge "arks" are under construction.
Below is an excellent article about the lenj vessels, the ancient transport ships used in the Persian Gulf and beyond.
Jan
Qeshm Island
Iran
May 18, 2022
Hello,
If I travel to Iran, how can I miss the Persian Gulf and its islands in the Strait of Hormuz?
Qeshm Island is the best choice because of its history, strategic location, and natural features.
Qeshm is a popular holiday destination for Iranians as well as others from the Middle East. The island continues to expand with new roads, first class hotels and modern shopping malls.
A lovely beach.
And a short ferry ride to the nearby Hormuz Island.
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BC). It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by southern Zagros mountains of Iran. Modern day Shiraz is situated 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of the ruins of Persepolis.
The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture. UNESCO declared the ruins of Persepolis a World Heritage Site in 1979.
Forough Mehr Boutique Hotel
Shiraz
(1500m 4900 ft)
(Pop 1,800.000)
Fars Province
Iran
May 12. 2022
On our first day In Shiraz, our group visited three important sites.
THE TOMB OF HAFEZ IS in a peaceful, garden setting that drips with an ambience of poetry and romance. The 14th-century writer is considered the Shakespeare of Iran, one of the greatest Persian poets of all time, and a source of national pride.
Hafez’s collected works, the Divān, is regarded as a pinnacle of Persian literature. Most every home in the country contains this book, and it is regularly read and consulted for guidance and inspiration. The poet is revered as a folk hero to this day, and people congregate at his tomb, especially at sunset, to pay their respects.
