Lar is a historic city about four hours from Shiraz that was once a major stop on the road to the Persian Gulf. The city is divided into the new city (built after an earthquake in 1960) and the old ...

Spending an afternoon with Shohreh Aghdashloo is what I imagine hanging out with the president of the United States is like. There are selfies with fans, calls of adoration from across the street and ...

After the Iranian Revolution in 1979 — when the country’s last shah was ousted and Islamic religious leaders took control of the government — a large number of Iranians emigrated to the U.S., ...

Hey, it’s Sonny! What started as a food adventure in central Iran’s desert quickly turned into one of the wildest (and worst) meals I’ve ever had. Join me as I explore local flavors, battle unexpected ...