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Best Coffee Roasteries in Tehran
Looking for the best place to buy coffee beans or freshly ground coffee in Tehran? This article lists the top coffee roasteries in Tehran.
Best ‘rent a car’ companies operating in Tehran
There are several options for getting around Tehran in a car, from private drivers to ride-hailing companies like Tap30 and Snapp, but for those of you looking to drive yourselves local and international firms offer plenty of rent a car…
Things to know about Iran’s Mobile Phone Registry Scheme
With the implementation of Iran’s National Mobile Registry Scheme back in October 2017, all new mobile phones must be registered to be eligible for using Iranian SIM Cards. Despite its simplicity, the plan might have some twists for…
Where to buy furniture in Tehran?
Looking to furnish your home in Tehran? Whether you prefer locally made furniture crafted with precision or seek out imported pieces from renowned brands, the city has a variety of options to cater to your needs.From the…
How to download ridehailing apps without Apple iOS store
So you've arrived in Tehran and everyone is talking about how great ride hailing apps Snapp and Tap30 are (the latter now also working in English) but you bought an Apple iPhone and those apps are not available.
What to do?
Well, LiT can…
Tested: Best app for checking air quality in Tehran
One of our trusted readers gave us a tip last week on a smartphone application she uses daily to monitor the air quality of Tehran. The recently released application called AirVisual is a one-stop-shop for all pollution monitoring data.…
Cheap family fun day out at Tehran’s Park-e Shahr
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…
How to digitally pay Iran’s departure tax
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…
Best places to buy a mobile phone in Tehran
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…
Getting a taxi in Tehran: Darbast
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…