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18 Health & Lifestyle14 Touring Iran
20 Hamburg’s Attractions
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In the name of God
Welcome on board. It is a great pleasure having you experience
our services today. Mahan Air introduced to aviation industry in
1992 and we
are extremely so proud of steadily growing our presence and
services over the past 25 years and look forward to exciting years
ahead to continue invest in
new aircrafts and new routes with specific focus on offering the
highest standards of service and hospitality in the global airline
industry competition.
We consider Mahan Air contribution to the border community
across Iran and other places in the world where we are well
positioned to make a real difference with providing frequent flight
of approximately 5.6 million passengers per year. Today, Mahan Air
operates a fleet of more than 60 new Airbus and Boeing aircrafts
from Tehran hub to more than 54 routes inside Iran and 53 routes
internationally across Europe, Asia, Middle East, Far East and CIS
(Commonwealth of Independent States).
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to learn about the card benefits and services.
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Following of increasing and expanding the flight route network,
we as Mahan air, established new direct international routes to
Barcelona, Spain in June 2017.
We are continually striving to provide high quality service to
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We would like to thank you over and over for your continued
support of Mahan and our services. Please sit back and enjoy our
renowned Persian
hospitality. Our crew is friendly, professional & trained
and shares a passion for ensuring your journey is as comfortable as
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Thank you once again for choosing to fly Mahan Air.
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Iran has made a comeback on the travel scene in recent years,
being listed as one of the hot spot destinations, and certainly
with good reason. Here’s our case for visiting Iran at least once
in your lifetime.
Iran tends to get a lot of bad press, but somewhere in the mix,
the good word about Iranian hospitality somehow got out. It’s not
only the remains of Persepolis, mosques of Isfahan, and
windcatchers
of Yazd that have drawn travelers in, but also that unshakable
curiosity about this renowned hospitality leaving a lasting
impression much stronger than any tourist attraction ever
could.
Reasons Why You Should Visit IranAt Least Once in Your
Lifetime
The people and hospitality
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Iran is home to one of the oldest civilizations. Most people
immediately think of the first Persian Empire and sites such as
Pasargadae and Persepolis, and while Persian history largely takes
shape from this time
(550-330 BC), there are sites such as Tepe Sialk in Kashan,
Ecbatana in Hamedan, and Susa and Chogha Zanbil in the Khuzestan
Province which predate this period.
Whether you’re marveling at the tiled domes and ceilings of
mosques or exploring the historical houses of Kashan, strolling
through the ancient bathhouses or discovering the mechanism behind
the wind catchers, the architecture in Iran will keep you
enthralled. And
although it’s mostly the older structures that lure visitors in,
Iran has seen the construction of some impressive modern buildings
and apartments in recent years that will have visitors questioning
whether this is the Iran they’ve heard about in the news.
Ancient history
Architecture
Chogha Zanbil- Khuzestan
Sharifiha House-Tehran
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From exquisite mosques to stunning feats of engineering, Iran
boasts twenty-one UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including 21
cultural and one natural. While they are scattered around the
country, you can easily cross off six by visiting the
areas in and around Shiraz and the Khuzestan province. For those
interested in Persian culture, there are also a number of
intangible cultural heritage elements in Iran that are worth
exploring during your stay.
Parks are plentiful throughout Iran, even in the megacity of
Tehran which surprisingly has a lot of green spaces. This love of
the outdoors perhaps stems from the past when the elite ensconced
themselves in lavish private gardens such as Fin in Kashan, Eram in
Shiraz, and Shazdeh
in Kerman, which are a few that make up UNESCO’s collective
listing of Persian gardens. The tombs of poets Hafez and Saadi are
also surrounded by immaculate landscaping and pools of cascading
water, providing the perfect backdrop to recite some romantic
poetry.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Romantic Persian gardens and poetry
Windcatcher Qanat- Yazd
Narenjestan Garden- Shiraz
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Iran is culturally and ethnically diverse with each region
having its own traditions, customs, and in many cases, language.
Even Iranians who travel domestically will find themselves
experiencing culture shock. As you travel from Azeri-Turkish
speaking Tabriz, to Kurdish
speaking Kurdistan down to the nomadic tribes around Shiraz all
the way to the Arab-influenced southern port cities and islands and
everywhere else in between, you’ll discover the various cultures
and people that make up the collective Iranian identity.
Iran is commonly thought of as a vast desert country, but it has
a plethora of other natural beauties as well. From lush green
forests to plunging waterfalls, to caves and hot springs, the
country’s topography is about as
varied as its ethnic diversity. Between its caves, forests,
canyons and valleys, the island of Qeshm seems to be all inclusive
with some of the most breathtaking, unspoiled, and often mysterious
natural wonders.
Cultural andethnic diversity
Natural beauty
Kurdish Dance
Star valley - qeshm Island
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Technology has changed the way we live and especially the way we
work.
Teleworking: The Pros and Cons
For many jobs, workers no longer need to be in a fixed office
building. People can telework: they can work from home or anyplace
where they can access the necessary technology. A 2015 survey found
that 37 percent of Americans worked from home. In 1995, that number
was only 9 percent.It is easy to think that this freedom to work
whenever or wherever is good for workers and for families.As it
turns out, teleworking is both good and bad.A new report warns that
some forms of teleworking may blur the line between our personal
and professional lives. In other words, some teleworkers may have a
hard time keeping their personal life separate from their
professional life. This report claims that this “blurring” may have
negative effects on the health and well-being of teleworkers.For
example, the researchers found that on the one hand, teleworkers
“report reduced commuting time, more time for their families and a
better balance between work and personal life; on the other hand,
they also report an increase in working hours, a blurring of the
boundaries between paid work and personal life and more work-life
interference.”
For some people, teleworking adds more family-work conflict, for
others teleworking lowers family-work conflicts. For some people,
teleworking lowered stress; for others it lead to higher levels of
stress and other health problems such as sleep disorders.Some of
the pros are less commuting time and greater freedom, autonomy. One
of the cons is working longer hours.Among the positive effects, we
find the reduction of commuting time leading, greater work autonomy
leading to more flexibility, better overall work-life balance and
higher productivity. There are also disadvantages. For example,
these workers tend to work longer.How teleworking affects the
health and lifestyle of the workers seems to depend on how much and
what type of teleworking they are doing.
The study puts teleworkers into three categories:● those who
work commonly from
home,● those who work from several
locations outside an office,● and those who work both in an
office and off-site.
The study found that 20 percent of people in Europe who worked
in an office reported high levels of stress. Compare this to 40
percent
of stressed-out people in Europe engaged in high-intensity work
at home. The findings were similar for those who suffer from sleep
disorders. The report also states that teleworkers who are out of
the office too often say they feel isolated, or separate from their
colleagues and the work environment.always working away from the
employer’s work-site seems to be more negative. One of the
downsides is this isolation. He calls this a “disconnect from
co-workers and from the organization as well.This constant work
outside the employer’s premises seems to be more negative. And one
of the downsides is this isolation, this disconnect from co-workers
and of course from the organization as well.Also, the
high-intensity teleworkers that we talked about earlier may have a
difficult turning off their work.
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Part time telework = the sweet spotThere are upsides for those
who telework part-time, or not all the time. This was good not only
for the workers, but also for employers and companies.The findings
show that if workers do it on a part-time basis -- this way of
working can be associated to positive outcomes both for workers but
also for employers and companies.Two or three days seems to be the
sweet spot, or the most effective balance. Half the time in the
office and half the time outside the office
seems to help avoid these “isolation and disconnect issues.”Two
or three days a week seems to be the sweet spot. So, half your time
in the office and half your time outside the office and that helps
to avoid these isolation and disconnect issues.”Many organizations
have developed policies to overcome this problem. They set maximum
numbers of days per week during which people can work outside the
employer’s work-site. Usually, employees are able to telework two
or three days a week.Policymakers should pass
legislation that addresses telework issues. These issues include
such things as extra work, which is often viewed as “unpaid
overtime.” employers should pay teleworkers for the extra work they
do at home.The report recommends measures, such as shutting down
computer servers outside working hours and not sending employees
e-mails when they are on holiday.The researchers suggest that
turning off all electronic devices and rest periods for teleworkers
will also help avoid negative effects on workers’ health and
well-being.
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Most of Hamburg’s attractions, such as the Hamburger Kunsthalle,
Miniatur Wunderland and the trendy HafenCity neighborhood, are
clustered in the city center and Harbor districts. But you should
explore Hamburg’s other neighborhoods to experience authentic
German life.
Hamburg’s Attractions
Planten un Blomen Planten un Blomen (translates as the very
imaginative Plants and Flowers), creative name or not, this park is
a favorite among travelers. In the summers it features a light,
water and music show; in winters, the park unveils an ice skating
rink. And amongst the many different flowers, trees and plants to
enjoy, kids can also play at the playground.
Town Hall (Rathaus) The Rathaus (Town Hall) is big -- bigger
than London's immense Buckingham Palace -- and travelers also say
it's one of the best sights in Hamburg. Resting on a square,
inspired by Venice's Piazza San Marco, the Rathaus' formidable
exterior opens into a lavish interior, which is peopled by
Hamburg's city council and state government officials.
Hamburg Zoo (Tierpark Hagenbeck) Hagenbecks Tierpark (or Hamburg
Zoo) is owned by the Hagenbeck family; Carl Hagenbeck, Jr. (who
founded the zoo in 1907) was a wild animal trader and merchant. Of
special note is the Troparium, an artificial habitat comprised of a
rain forest, a desert and a sea, with animals in each.
Town Hall
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Alter Elbtunnel The Alter Elbtunnel (also Old Elbe Tunnel, St.
Pauli Elbe Tunnel) is a pedestrian, bike and motorist tunnel, which
travels underneath the River Elbe and connects central Hamburg to
the southern side of the river. While walking, be sure to look at
the artworks that line the tiled walls. Travelers enjoyed the
experience of walking beneath the river and taking in the great
view from the opposing side. Free of charge for pedestrians and
bikers, motorists are charged a small fee. You'll find the Elbe
Tunnel open 24 hours a day (for pedestrians/bikers) off the
Landungsbrücken U-bahn stop.
Hamburger Kunsthalle One of Germany's great art museums, the
Hamburger Kunsthalle has a pretty extensive collection of painting
and sculpture -- both old and new. In the modern and contemporary
sections, artists like Andy Warhol, Max Beckmann and Pablo Picasso
are represented; in the older sections, you'll find everyone from
Rembrandt to Renoir, as well as a noted collection of works by
German Romantic painters.
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The world’s largest model railroad system!Miniatur
Wunderland
Since its opening in 2000, the world’s largest model railroad
system has become one of the city’s tourist highlights and a must
see for every visitor of Hamburg.
Miniature Wonderland is the largest model railway system in the
world and has, in fact, been voted the most popular tourist
attraction in Germany. Visitors can admire different countries and
even an airport in miniature size. Besides the impressive miniature
versions of Hamburg, the mountainous German region of the Harz, the
Austrian Alps, France, Italy, North-America and Scandinavia ─ and
several construction sites are open for curious visitors as
well!Hamburg’s miniature replica comprises no less than 200 square
meters. This bustling city is home to over 50.000 ‘Wunderländer’
(as its inhabitants are called) and includes the Hamburg’s main
attractions such as Michel and Hagenbecks Tierpark, as well as
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, at which 1,500 trains arrive on a daily
basis.
The museum is broken up into five sections — Southern Germany,
Hamburg and the Coast, America, Scandinavia and Switzerland. And
across these different regions are about 900 trains, 200,000 trees
and people and 300,000 lights.
In the year 2000, the brothers Frederik and Gerrit Braun set out
to build the largest model railway system in the world. After
applying for a loan, they began construction in December 2000. In
August 2001 they could already operate three completed, miniature
sections. Today, this miniature world comprises 1000 square meters,
with even more sites to follow. The next construction plans include
Italy and France. Rumor has it that small-scale versions of Africa,
England and a futuristic landscape will follow.
In the Hamburg Speicherstadt, there is much to discover in the
largest model railway system in the world! Miniatur Wunderland
“Miniature Wonderland” has been enriched with two attractions since
recently: Elbe Philharmonic Hall and HafenCity have been opened in
a festive ceremony!
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The 930 trains with nearly 14,450 railway wagons, 228,000 trees,
215,000 figures, 8,850 cars, 13,000 meters of track, 3,660
buildings and bridges, were set up in minute detail by 230
employees in over 580,000 man-hours. In this superlative model
landscape, you witness realistic railway operations entirely
computer-controlled. There is even day and night in the railway
world - and that’s every 15 minutes. Miniatur Wunderland has been
presenting HafenCity and Elbe Philharmonic Hall in a small format
since recently. The USA in Hamburg draws crowds with its metropolis
Las Vegas: More than 10% of all Wunderland lights – around 33,000 –
are installed here. The landscape of the other areas is
breathtaking as well. Scandinavia was set up as the sixth section
in 2005. Particularly impressive is the real water basin in which
there are currently 16 ships that travel from miniature port to
port. The Switzerland section is the most impressive to
date – it was opened in November 2007. Here the mountains stand
with the 6-meter high Matterhorn as the centerpiece where visitors
can hike and enjoy the view once they have reached the summit.
There are many astounding highlights, such as the tiny chocolate
factory which produces real chocolate, or the open-air concert with
21,000 tiny visitors. And this is just the beginning! With constant
work in the construction sites, the model world continues to grow
from minute to minute. In May 2012, the exhibition was joined by
yet another attraction: Knuffingen Airport was opened! The team of
Gerrit and Frederik Braun (founders of Miniatur Wunderland) thus
completed one of the most technically challenging projects of
Miniatur Wunderland, offering visitors over 100 airplanes and other
vehicles with fully automated movements. By the provisional
completion in 2020, there are still two further spectacular section
to be completed in addition to Italy and France in mini format.
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