Mana Howaizi

As far as I can remember, travelling around the world has been my ultimate goal in life. I was little when I first entered the airport in my hometown and I was captivated by the liveliness and bustle, even in the middle of the night. This dream stayed with me, and when I got older, I became a flight attendant. After almost 5 years on the job, I had travelled to many different places around the world. Visiting all these places and learning about so many different cultures inspired me to take the next step and pursue my interest in another field of the tourism industry as a travel operator. I have since travelled completely around Iran twice and feel confident in offering the best of my country to anyone who is interested to see and learn about this magnificent place.

Although Iran is a vast country with several natural and historical wonders, I have travelled around the country twice and visited almost every natural and cultural attraction. As a tourism expert in Iran (in both knowledge and practice) I have a wealth of information to share, from cultural and historical stories to the beliefs behind local traditions. I have stories about Iran worth hearing! I can help you not only in Iran, but the whole region, including Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan Emirates and Uzbekistan.

I'll never forget the trip I took to Chabahar, a small coastal city in the southeastern-most part of Iran. Although it's situated in Iran, Chabahar is culturally unique. For instance, they speak Farsi with a distinctive accent (of which I couldn't understand a word!). Because Chabahar shares a border with Pakistan, the culture and dress are mostly derived from South Asia; multicoloured clothes and jewellery, along with colourful spice shops, create a dazzling painting. This trip was special because, for the first time in my life, I experienced scuba diving in Oman Sea. I also tasted the most delicious food I've ever eaten. Not to mention the hospitality and kindness of the local people, which left me speechless. I felt that in Chabahar, regardless of where you are from, tourists are considered dear guests and are warmly welcomed. I loved exploring this special city on foot and recommend it to anyone who visits. There in the middle of the city and among the people, you'll be able to see wonders that you'd miss from a tourist bus window.

After almost 10 years of working in Iran tourism (directly and indirectly), I am well acquainted with the ins and outs of travel here, including hotels, attractions and flights. I can offer the best itineraries possible and help you to choose the best places to suit your interests. I also have a lot of knowledge about the culture and history of Iran, which I will share with you wherever you visit.