On the Road
How close are these countries to the EU? A different View
Traffic in Tehran: Amazing (or crazy?)">
Istanbul Metro: How long can it take to get down to the trains?">

Welcome to Iran: Esfahan
Further south: Shiraz
Ancient City: Persepolis
Famous Desert City: Yazd
A tiny Oasis village in Dasht-e Kavir
...finally in the busy capital: Tehran

Ancient City of Syria: Aleppo
Capital of Syria: Damascus