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English. The accompanying guide is in English & describes 35 walks within the park, plus more trails outside the park boundary. Also included are suggestions for other recreational activities. The guide provides phone numbers for various accommodation options, general notes about the area, etc. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Tehran, Lipstick And Loopholes

A wry and humorous account of Nahal Tajadod`s quest to get her Iranian passport renewed. She embarks on a bizarre and circuitous journey, meeting a colourful cast of characters along the way: two photographers who specialise in Islamic portraits, a forensic surgeon who trades in human organs and a grandmother who offers a live chicken to an implacable official. TEHRAN, LIPSTICK AND LOOPHOLES is a fascinating look at the constraints and contradictions of contemporary life in Tehran from the author`s unique standpoint of being both a native of Iran and a foreigner.
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A wry & humorous account of Nahal Tajadod`s quest to get her Iranian passport renewed. She embarks on a bizarre & circuitous journey, meeting a colourful cast of characters along the way: two photographers who specialise in Islamic portraits, a forensic surgeon who trades in human organs & a grandmother who offers a live chicken to an implacable official. TEHRAN, LIPSTICK & LOOPHOLES is a fascinating look at the constraints & contradictions of contemporary life in Tehran from the author`s unique standpoint of being both a native of Iran & a foreigner.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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