Discover Iran Pause on the Grand Stairway at Persepolis and imagine trumpeters heralding your arrival Indulge in rosewater ice cream as you stroll between centuries-old bridges in Esfahan Believe it when you see it: check out the world's most unexpected ski resorts Rent 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 tea Packed with tips for overlanders, women, and solo travelers Incorporates Farsi words and script throughout Get up-to-the-minute info from other travelers on the Iran branch of the Thorn Tree.