Updated: 4 January 2022When people ask me why I like Iran, I never have a solid answer. To tell you the truth, the question itself (along with the tone it’s usually…
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At this point, I’ve written quite a few of these posts, so I’m not even sure what to call them anymore. Are they quirks? Customs? Endearing differences? Culture shock? Who knows!…
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Today’s post is more of a personal essay. It’s something I’ve written some form of in my newsletter and on Instagram, but I decided to gather all these thoughts dancing around…
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For those of you who read part 1 of Random Differences, I know I said part 2 would be coming in one week, not one month. As always, life gets in…
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By now, I’ve written part 1 and part 2 of cultural quirks, about culture shock, and about some Iranian traditions and customs. This post I’m calling “differences”, but I think we…
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Iran is a wonder in terms of sightseeing, but there’s a reason that time and again, it’s the people and their hospitality that take center stage. Whether it’s a simple offer,…
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Every culture has some eccentricities that, depending on how you see them, can range from annoying and confusing to interesting and downright adorable. Obviously, during my time here in Iran, I’ve…
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There are certain Persian words that are crucial to have a firm grasp of in order to fully understand Iranian culture in all its glory. These are words that usually don’t…
