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As Iran makes a push to increase inbound tourism, we take a look at its top destinations – from ancient cities and beach resorts, to its modern capital and skiing destinations.

Nature Day is the official name of Sizdah-bedar, which appears on Iranian calendar on the thirteenth day of the Iranian New Year (begins on March 21). Iranians have a tradition of spending the day outdoors on the 13th day of month Farvardin. “Sizdah” means thirteen, and “bedar”, means to get rid of, in other words “getting rid of thirteen”. From the ancient times, Iranian peoples have enjoyed this day, although it is also the day that marks the end of the Noruz celebrations.

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Astaneh Ashrafieh is a well-known city in the northern province of Gilan. It is located 35 km off Rasht

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Planning a travel budget is, like everyday budgeting at home, an exercise in trade-offs. As I’ve written about here (and here, and here), travel doesn’t have to be a wildly expensive endeavor, if you know your priorities, do your research and plan accordingly.

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