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Tehran's Nature and Wildlife Museum Living in Tehran’s contributing editor Samson Seez gives us a  glimpse of Darabad's Nature and Wildlife Museum, a very old museum collection in the far north of the city. The Iranian capital Tehran is…

Our contributing editor, Samson Seez, has discovered Tehran’s Jurassic Park in his travels around the city, why not take a read of his latest park adventure! Forget the Renaissance, the Medieval era or any other point in history, as we…

Our contributing editor Samson Seez gives you the best tips when visiting Tehran’s oldest public park including the best family fun days activities. Iranian parks a jam-packed with several features and amenities, they’re also a great place…

There are plenty of ways to keep fit in Tehran and here are a few examples. Aside from various gyms or uptown luxurious health clubs in Tehran, one can get into shape for free, as well as enjoy a scenic view at the same time! Step 1 –…

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…