Drinking alcohol is against the law in Iran and no shops are permitted to sell it. Anyone caught in possession of alcohol faces arrest and in the case of a tourist face deportation.

In its latest report on alcoholic drinks market in Iran the Euromonitor has reported that the alcoholic drinks market in Iran comprises only non-alcoholic beer as Islamic law forbids the consumption, manufacture and trade of alcohol in any form among Muslims. Such regulations have created very strong demand for non-al

Rules on photography depends on the place. Many mosques will allow photography inside and outside. Some museums will not allow photography inside but will outside.

A tourist takes photos while visiting Golestan Palace in Tehran

Generally, if it is not permitted, a sign will indicate. Restrictions are placed on photography of government and military buildings.

Iran, Fars Province, Persepolis, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, the Gate of all nations through which entered the delegations, bull and

New Delhi: The 7th BCS Ratna Award was bestowed upon Sandeep Marwah the President of Marwah Studio for his untiring contribution to the industry and now being the founder of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.
ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry is the first dedicated Chamber for this industry in the whole World where 219 international committees & 80 national committees have been formed, whereas 108 contact offices have been created and 600 rep

Recently I traveled back to my old stomping grounds in Washington DC to attend an event and decided to check out one of the very few tourist attractions I hadn’t already been to (hey, I went to college here, and have been back quite a few times since).  And I have to say, International Spy Museum, founded in 2002, turned out to be probably the best infotainment attraction I can recall ever experiencing.

And I do mean “infotainment” in the best possible way. Because this three-story espionage-o-

Did you know that you can find frogs and toads on every continent except Antarctica? Just in Costa Rica there are 133 species of frogs and toads.

From real-life Kermit look-alikes to miniature candy-colored frogs, Costa Rica’s amphibians are so incredible you have to stop and take notice.

In the tropics like Costa Rica, you can’t help but be enamored with rainforest frogs. They have all kinds of neat features, like red eyes, or green bones, translucent skin and neon colors. At night, their bett

When you are on holiday, it is always a great idea to mitigate your budget by adding in a mix of free things to do in every city you visit. Incorporating some free things can help you achieve the holiday you want within the budget you can afford. Most cities have a list of things that you can do for fun that are free. Sydney, Australia is no exception; there are plenty of free things to do while in the capital city and surrounds. All you have to do is grab a car hire from Budget, and you are on

Whether you motor east or motor west on Interstate 8, you will find the friendly town of Yuma a delightful surprise and a hubbub of activities for all ages. Bordered by California, the Colorado River, and the country of Mexico, this southern Arizona jewel welcomes everyone: road-tripping travelers, retirees, and those who are looking for fun, family-oriented vacations.

Yuma also claims the Guinness World Records Title of “The Sunniest Place on Earth,” attracting not only snowbirds from througho

Are you making plans for your upcoming holidays at a beautiful travel destination that can give you full excitement and fun, India is best choices for your memorable holidays. You can get very attractive and reasonable India tour packages from Designer Indya.

We are one of the leading online India travel agency committed to provide tailor-made India tour packages affording your budget. Here you can find various types of India tour packages like wildlife tour packages, honeymoon packages, adventur

Singapore: Poetry reaffirms our common humanity by revealing to us that individuals, everywhere in the world, share the same questions and feelings. Poetry is the mainstay of oral tradition and, over centuries, can communicate the innermost values of diverse cultures.
In celebrating World Poetry Day, March 21, UNESCO recognizes the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind. A decision to proclaim 21 March as World Poetry Day was adopted during UNESCO’s 30th session

With its roots in the hippy/crunchy counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s, not all that long ago, much vegetarian dining was for hardcore veggies only, the type who really dig stuff like wheatgrass shots – as I recall from visiting one such spot back in the 1980s on Greenwich Avenue in New York City’s Greenwich Village.

But especially in recent years, the rise of vegetarianism, health consciousness, and the foodie movement have led to more mainstreaming of meatless dining and eateries that not on

While there may not be 70-foot point break waves like in the movies, Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast still sports some of the top surf spots in the hemisphere. 

For one thing, the town of Puerto Viejo is home to the most powerful wave in Costa Rica: “Salsa Brava”. The thick, Hawaiian-style wave builds in deep water and breaks over a shallow reef right in front of the funky Caribbean beach town. For advanced surfers only, Surfline notes: “Salsa Brava loosely translated means ‘angry sauce’, and if tha

The lighthouse at Cape Byron stands atop the rugged cliffs near Australia's most easterly point, in New South Wales. The stark white lighthouse with its ornate crown was constructed in 1901. 

It contains two lights to warn vessels approaching the rocky coastline at night. The main light at the top of the tower shines its light 27 nautical miles (40 kilometres) from the coast. A smaller red auxiliary light warns ships approaching reefs, rocks and seamounts to the north-east of the lighthouse ne

Singapore: Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. The UN just launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals that seek to end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet – three key aspects that lead to well-being and happiness.
The United Nations invites each person of any age, plus every classroom, business and government to celebrate the International Day of Ha

Kolkata, an old and a modern city, both rolled into one, a place famous for its food as well as for its air of celebration, for its welcoming people as well as for its lifestyle! There is probably not many places like Kolkata in the world, where the old and the new vie for your attention at the same time, with buildings and monuments both ancient and uber new rubbing shoulders with each other. When people come over to Kolkata, they plan on seeing a lot of things, doing a lot of things, sampling

The Incredible India tour is probably one among your travel wish list and this can be ticked off at once by booking the Incredible India Tour Package by FlywithAj travels. The tour includes a round trip to the tourist destination cities of India. Below are the cities included in the tour package and the highlights of the places you will be visiting:-

• Amritsar – Golden Temple, Wagah Border
• Chandigarh – Rock Garden, Sukhana Lake
• Delhi – Akshardham Temple and nearby sightseeing
• Agra – Taj Maha

Ras Al-Khaimah is an emirate or sovereign state of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is the northernmost emirate in the UAE.

On visiting the Ras Al-Khaimah, you can have best views of Dhaid, Khatt oasis, mineral springs, old sea port, and of course the Hajar Mountains. You can also enjoy a scenic view at Dibba which is a natural harbor and also the most popular shell beaches in the world which is named as Khor Kalba. Another historical spot is Drabhaniya ruins which is also present there.

If you

Traveling to Morocco can present some challenges when it comes to planning the best place to set up camp, as its varied geography makes it a destination with several possibilities. The solution to this situation may be establishing the city of Agadir as your base camp, to then go on different one-day (or two, maximum) excursions through its territory, and thus be able to experience a country as close as it is mysterious for some of us.

To start, visitors must immerse themselves in this city full