13/04/2026
Some places stay with you not because of what you saw… but because of how you were treated.
We were reminded of this after reading about damage to heritage sites in Iran, including the beautiful Golestan Palace. It brought us right back to 2015 — walking through its halls, not just as tourists, but as welcomed guests.
That day, we met a kind gentleman, Mr Khorosh. With only a few shared words between us, he still chose generosity as our common language. He showed us around, helped capture moments (even bending a few rules for us), and then did something unforgettable — he invited us into his home.
What followed was simple, sincere, and deeply human: snacks, laughter, games… and the feeling that we were no longer strangers in a foreign land.
In many places, hospitality is a service. In Iran, it felt like a way of life.
Today, as we hear about these historic places being damaged, we can only hope that the beauty and heritage of sites like Golestan Palace will be preserved for generations to come.
More importantly, we pray that the people of Iran — who showed us such warmth and kindness — will not have to live under the shadow of conflict and uncertainty, and will soon experience lasting peace and stability.
Because if the world could experience even a fraction of their generosity, it would feel like a much kinder place.
