LiT Team

One of the biggest issues for non-resident Iranians visiting Iran is having to pay the “khorooji” or departure tax. This tax came into force for all residents and non-residents in 2015 and is likely to jump in cost come the Persian New Year…

Iranians love bookshops and reading, so much so, several companies are offering every type of book you could imagine in the city, as well as foreign language magazines! From contemporary writers to literary classics from home and abroad,…

Mobile phones are continually being updated and with the recent removal of popular ride-hailing application Snapp from the Apple iOS Store, now is the time to buy a new Android! Trust me; they’ve got quite impressive in recent years.There…

Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Iranian culture and cuisine by venturing into the sprawling maze that is the Tehran Grand Bazaar. Known as the "city within a city," the Bazaar brims with a rich tapestry of…

The Tehran Grand Bazaar (Bazaar e-Bozorg) is the oldest historical trading centre in Tehran and is one of the best places to buy a Persian carpet in Tehran. The layout of the site is split into dozens of corridors and nooks and crannies…

There is not one type of taxi in Tehran; no, in fact, there are several different types of transport all competing for the money in your wallet. Living in Tehran will give you the latest info on how to get a cab. On-street private taxi…

Living in Tehran can be difficult for those with limited movement. However, there is one company which aims to help people keep active in their homes. That occupational therapy firm is called Kian Tajhiz Mehr Afarin (KTMA) and was created…

There are still a sprinkling of Western European restaurants in central Tehran, all with their own interpretation of French, Swiss and northern Italian dishes. These stalwarts of Tehran’s eating experience remain steadfast to this day…

Will you travel to Iran soon? If so we’ve collected the best websites where you can book and read information about the country. Best of all most of these sites are based in Iran! Booking agencies & holiday firmsWego.com based in…

Being an English speaker living in Tehran can be a tricky affair with nearly all of the city's news websites only supporting Persian script. However, a growing number of the sites also now offer other options. This language addition is an…