Farhan of the hitz Drive Thru spent a few days in Iran during Ramadan, so I asked him (aka forced) to take me on the adventure through the hitz Escape!
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Imam Khomeini International Airport |
Transport
The distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport to the city centre is similar to KLIA into town - a pretty long journey. A taxi costs around RM90 for a one way trip.
They have an underground train (the metro) which connects most parts of Tehran, and buses are available too. Alternatively, you can also use an Uber-like app called Snap; but it's mainly in Farsi!
Dress Code
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Typical Iranian women's garb |
Currency
10000 Iranian rials = RM1.29, but Persians usually shorten the name of the currency from rials to Tomans, where they take away a 0; meaning they will say 1000 Tomans instead of 10000 Rials.
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Iranian cards are accepted everywhere though - even in kedai runcit! |
Weather
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Tochal: This is in summer! |
It can be hot in the afternoon, but cold in the evening;
It can be sunny in the city, but snowing in the outskirts - all year round!
Places to Visit
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Azadi Tower - Yes, that's Farhan |
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Grand Bazaar Tehran |
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Fruit Market, Grand Bazaar - look at those peaches! |
Eid aka Hari Raya
Eid is celebrated on a small scale in Iran, even though it is still one of the biggest celebrations there. Family get-togethers and feasts are still the norm, but they don't have kuih! Oh no, how to live without makmur, kuih gulung, onde-onde......
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Tehran skyline from Tochan base |
Hello: Salam
Hi my name is Calista, nice to meet you: Salam, Man Calista-am, azdidanet koshbakhtam
How are you: Salam, Haleshoma chetori
Thank you: Merci (same as French!)
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Just look at those eyes! No not Farhan's... |
So is Iran on your bucket list now? It's definitely on mine! Special thanks to Farhan for the info!
Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @CalistaLeahLiew & Snapchat @CalistaLeah;
And join me on the hitz Playlist every weekday 10am - 1pm on
hitz fm Sabah 100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan!
*Daily #hitzEscape tips at 12pm
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Persian Cat |
Love always,
Calista xx
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