Iran isn’t quite one of those countries you can turn up to and hope for the best – it does need a little pre-planning – and there’s 18 things you should know before you go.

Iran isn’t quite one of those countries you can turn up to and hope for the best – it does need a little pre-planning – and there’s 18 things you should know before you go.
Iran offers intrepid travellers a sensory avalanche filled with turquoise, saffron, sweet tea and a chorus of Welcome to Iran.
There's more to Jordan than Petra. The Jordanian capital of Amman offers beautiful historical and cultural sites to explore such as the citadel and amphitheatre.