In this episode of Misadventures of a Sneaker, I’m joined by Sharique Chishti, a traveler, storyteller, and someone who has a knack for noticing the little things most of us miss.

This time, he takes us through the heart of Iran. From the busy streets of Tehran to the spiritual calm of Qom, the postcard-perfect bridges of Isfahan, the mountain village of Abiyaneh, and the ancient ruins of Persepolis—this journey spans centuries, cultures, and empires.

We talk about Persian gardens and bathhouses, sip tea in cozy chaikhanas, wander through colorful bazaars, and reflect on the poetry, kindness, and layered history that shape the soul of Iran.

It’s not just a trip across a country—it’s a journey throughtime. This is one of those episodes that will make you wanna plan your visit to Iran - NOW. So dive in.

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00:00:00 Trailer

00:01:34 Episode intro

00:03:38 What’s up + book reco

00:07:34 Recent trip to Japan    

00:12:32 Introducing Iran

00:21:24 Touchdown Tehran

00:32:50 Qom & it’s mosques

00:50:52 Kashan & it’s Persian gardens

00:58:16 Isfahan: restaurant in a bathhouse

01:01:09 Break

01:02:00 Abyaneh – the hillside town

01:05:38 The grand Isfahan

01:22:16 Yazd & the windcatcher towers

01:30:28 Understanding Persian

01:30:56 Zurkhane: Persian gyms

01:34:24 Pasargade – Cyrus and Darius

01:38:13 Persipolis – city of ruins

01:27:08 Tandem cycling – world record

01:46:34 Shiraz – chill city

01:52:43 Highlights from Iran

01:55:32 Ideal number of days & tips

01:57:56 Local friends

01:59:34 Movies/Podcasts/books on Iran

02:03:01: Thanks & Toodles