Did You Know? Rose Perfume Has a History Stretching Back Thousands of Years to Ancient Persia
Of all perfume scents, the most familiar is the rose, the flower of love, whose fragrance carries the feeling of love.
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Travel stories, trip reviews and places worth knowing in unusual destinations.
Diversity and Contrasts in Mongolia
I went to Mongolia thinking it was all grassland, but found four fascinating things besides the steppe.
Holi, India's Festival of Colors, Is Not the Origin of Thailand's Songkran
Many people think India's famous festival of colors, Holi, may be linked to Thailand's water festival, Songkran, but the two may be unrelated.
A 200-Year-Old Pigeon Tower in Iran
Pigeon towers were once among the most common building types in Iran, housing pigeons and usually built in a round shape.
The Colors of Iran
The Wild Chronicles is back with another Iran tour for adventurers, themed "Colors of Iran: The Blue, The Pink, and The Gold."
The Arts of the Maghreb: From Persia to North Africa
"Maghreb" means "the west" in Arabic, and refers to the part of North Africa lying west of Egypt.
Iran's Royal Super Gems: Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Pearls and Spinels by the Thousands of Carats
Iran has a museum under the Central Bank of Iran that displays the country's priceless treasures, handed down from the era of the monarchs.
Fairytale Canyon: Kyrgyzstan's Grand Canyon
Kyrgyzstan is full of stunningly beautiful natural attractions: lakes, valleys and forests, all waiting to be explored.
Kok-Boru: Goat Polo, the Contest of Kyrgyzstan's Strongest
Long ago the nomadic tribes gave birth to a sport called "Kok Boru," in which riders on horseback fight to throw a goat into the opposing goal.
The Dungan Mosque: Discovering Chinese Culture Through a Chinese-Style Mosque in Kyrgyzstan
This Chinese mosque stands in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. Many people may wonder what a Chinese-style mosque looks like.
The New White Mosque, the Largest in Central Asia, in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan has more than 3,000 mosques, as over half of its people are Muslim. The most striking is the Central Mosque in Bishkek.
Review: Iran with The Wild Chronicles, by Tharasin
From 28 July to 8 August 2023 I traveled to Iran. I had wanted to go for a long time, and happened to see a Wild Chronicles tour on Facebook.