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Breakfast view, Tehran.

by Rian van der Merwe

Tehran — I didn’t know what to expect of Iran. In fact, like you probably, I had quite a negative view because I watch CNN and BBC every once in a while. What I found after a week of tech consulting is so completely different than what I expected. One of my many incorrect assumptions about Iran was that everyone obsesses about politics every day. I assumed people here would be fearful, constantly worrying...

Love, lost, Prose

What you left behind wasn't me, it was yourself.

by Bren Vermilion

Ardabil — I couldn’t find the right words to explain how much better you can be and how much happier you can become, by believing in good. But you chose leaving instead of believing that you deserve love and pe...

Of Parks and Recreation

by Joyce Ng

Tehran — I’ve been to more parks in a single trip to Iran as compared to the last four years in a university situated next to the Singapore Botanical Gardens. Many Iranians spend their weekends and free time ...

Architecture

Islamic Architecture

by Joyce Ng

Shiraz — Islamic architecture is varied across the different shrines and mosques. Intricate enamel paintings pattern these walls. Some have stained glass with light gently pouring into the prayer rooms; others...

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