We discover the ancient Persepolis in amazing Persia, where we can wander about in Xerxes’ shadows, experience the “half the world” in Isfahan, first hand as well as the epitome of Islamic architecture, blue tiled mosques, backtrack the Zagros nomadic tribes, climb mountainous sand dunes in the desert, spend a night in a caravanserai, take a glimpse of life at the archaic yet vibrant Silk Road bazaar, sip tea and share a hookah with the locals whom, contrary to popular belief, are the kindest folk. More photos and details of the workshop.