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12 September 2017 Mahan Infilght Magazine

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13 Editorial

18 Health & Lifestyle14 Touring Iran

20 Hamburg’s Attractions

13September 2017 Mahan Infilght Magazine

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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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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 every one of our valued passengers. Hearing your ideas and feedback on what we do well and where we need to improve is fundamental to this. You can provide your feedback – good or bad – quickly and easily through the “Feedback Form” on board. The crew will be handing out these forms, during your flight.

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 possible.

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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



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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