LiT Team
Top Attractions in Tehran: 15 Places You Should Not Miss
From Qajar palaces and the Grand Bazaar to mountain cafés and the Milad Tower, the 15 sights that make Tehran worth the trip.
Persian Music: Where to Start, From Shajarian to the Daf
A beginner’s guide to Persian music: the albums to start with, from Shajarian and Kayhan Kalhor to Googoosh, plus a daf to play and…
Persian Kitchen Essentials: What You Need to Cook Iranian Food at Home
The few things every Iranian kitchen has: a pot for tahdig, a mortar for saffron, flat kebab skewers, reshteh noodles and a sofreh, all…
Travel Insurance for Iran in 2026: What You Can Actually Get
Most travel insurers will not cover Iran in 2026. Here is how to be covered up to the border, and what insurance you get…
Hostels in Isfahan, Shiraz and Kashan You Can Still Book (2026)
We checked every hostel listed in Isfahan, Shiraz, Kashan and Yazd against live booking calendars. These are the ones you can book now.
How to Get to Tehran Right Now: Which Flights Are Still Running (November 2026)
Most foreign airlines have stopped flying to Iran. Here is how to get to Tehran now via Istanbul or Doha, and how to check…
Persian Gifts You Can Buy Online: Khatam, Minakari, Saffron and More
Traditional Persian crafts, sweets and gifts you can order from abroad.
How to Make Persian Tea at Home: Samovar, Glasses and Nabat
Brew and serve tea the Iranian way, from the leaves to the glasses.
How to Set Up a Haft-Sin Table at Home: Everything You Need
The seven items of the Nowruz table, what they mean and where to get them.
Ten Iranian Films to Watch Before You Visit Tehran
Ten award-winning Iranian films, from Kiarostami to Farhadi and Panahi.
