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Mar 4 2023

Iran Road Tour: Mt. Damāvand’s first sighting
Escaping from Tehran keeps paying off

4 Mar ’23

This entry is part 4 of 14 in the series Iran Road Tour: Tehran to Mashhad via the Caspian Coast

The first sight of the snow-covered Mt. Damāvand was so unexpected and thrilling, that I just slammed on the brakes. Saeideh jumped out and ran.

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Feb 21 2023

How to plan a road tour of Iran
First night of an unorganized trip

21 Feb ’23

This entry is part 3 of 14 in the series Iran Road Tour: Tehran to Mashhad via the Caspian Coast

On our latest escape from Tehran, we intentionally plan minimally, seek traditional lodging and foods and not worry too much how long things take. Goal is to be open to new experiences.

Touring Iran's countryside, Scene in the village of Lāsem, in Bala Larijan Rural District, Larijan District, Amol County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. Copyright Ali Torkzadeh, EscapefromTehran.com

Feb 18 2023

Touring Iran’s countryside: Our first night
Iranian village stay on Day 2 of our trip to Khorasan

18 Feb ’23

This entry is part 2 of 14 in the series Iran Road Tour: Tehran to Mashhad via the Caspian Coast

We had the complete symphony this morning waking up in the village of Lāsem (LAW-sem), a couple of hours northeast of Tehran. Then fell asleep again on the floor of the village “suite” we found by chance.