Qeshm is the largest island in the Persian Gulf, some even tell us it is the largest in the world. We are sceptical, but smile and think to ourselves that they probably mean the largest in Iran. The...
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After the crossing only took 15 minutes, we look for a quiet spot. Directly on the beach, in a small place that could also be called a well-meaning harbour. Some of the boats are moored on the...
View PostAfter the crossing only took 15 minutes, we look for a quiet spot. Directly on the beach, in a small place that could also be called a well-meaning harbour. Some of the boats are moored on the...
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Whoever we ask, everyone agrees. The island of Qeshm is a must-see. When we tell someone here in Iran about our plans, their eyes immediately light up with joy. It seems to be the dream destination...
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We only make slow progress. We have to stop again and again, the stretches of beach are simply marvellous. We are also lonely here, which feels good for once. Now we really are in the Persian Gulf. We can...
View PostWe only make slow progress. We have to stop again and again, the stretches of beach are simply marvellous. We are also lonely here, which feels good for once. Now we really are in the Persian Gulf. We can...
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The country is beautiful. The people are incredibly friendly. And yet: we feel like we're overstuffed with impressions. We just want to chill out, as they say. In other words: Iran is...
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The sea is calling, we are just outside the Persian Gulf. The weather forecast promises nice, warm weather. And so we set off, our hearts still filled with the family we have just left and our...
View PostThe sea is calling, we are just outside the Persian Gulf. The weather forecast promises nice, warm weather. And so we set off, our hearts still filled with the family we have just left and our...
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After a few days with "our" new family, we want to move on. Mum, sisters and brothers don't want to know, but we have to and want to move on. We try to explain that moving on is part of the concept of...
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The whole family gathers again for breakfast. Breakfast is as usual in Iran: folded A3 sandwich bread, tomatoes, cucumber, fried egg or omelette (always mixed with tomatoes here), some cream cheese and a few nuts. As the...
View PostThe whole family gathers again for breakfast. Breakfast is as usual in Iran: folded A3 sandwich bread, tomatoes, cucumber, fried egg or omelette (always mixed with tomatoes here), some cream cheese and a few nuts. As the...
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First of all, for all of you who miss the daily newsletter: We're experiencing so much right now, it's Nowruz (Persian New Year) and my body has decided to let me do nothing for a few days with a stomach ache and floppiness....
View PostFirst of all, for all of you who miss the daily newsletter: We're experiencing so much right now, it's Nowruz (Persian New Year) and my body has decided to let me do nothing for a few days with a stomach ache and floppiness....
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