Iran

Lonely Planet Iran Pause on the Grand Stairway at Persepolis and imagine trumpeters heralding your arrivalIndulge in rosewater ice cream as you stroll between centuries-old bridges in EsfahanBelieve it when you see it: check out the world's most unexpected ski resortsRent a room with a view in a mountain village and watch life unfold as it has for centuries In This Guide: Two authors, five months of on-the-ground research, 379 invitations to teaPacked with tips for overlanders, women, and solo travelersIncorporates Farsi words and script throughoutGet up-to-the-minute info from other travelers on the Iran branch of the Thorn Tree: lonelyplanet.com