The Persian New Year is a wonderful time in Tehran, spring is in the air and everyone is happy and relaxed. It’s also a perfect time to spend a staycation in the Iranian capital as many of the popular sites around the city remain open of…
Food Avenue: 30 Tir Street in downtown Tehran
Tehran is getting into the food truck craze with the local municipality offering an entire street to the growing industry. That’s right now you can enjoy an evening down on 30 Tir Street near the National Museum of Iran and enjoy a…
Giacometti’s sculptures get new home inside Tehran Museum of Art
Two famous bronze sculptures created by Swiss sculptor and painter Alberto Giacometti have move home to inside the Tehran Museum Contemporary Art this week, Financial Tribune report.
The two slender sculptures which sat in the gardens of…
Eating out: ASP Towers delightful selection of eateries
ASP Towers are one of the oldest set of high-rise skyscrapers in Tehran and have been home to several famous figures over their long history. Today, however, the 1970s complex is getting a new lease of life becoming one of the several hubs…
Iran’s ‘Chinatown’ Behjat Abad Market in central Tehran
If you are into your Chinese, Japanese or Thai food then Behjat Abad market in Tehran is the ideal location to buy these foodstuffs.
The small rustic indoor market has been home to most international food brands for the best part of 50…
3 kids clothing streets in Tehran you should know
Did you know Tehran has three bazaars dedicated to kids clothing and accessories? Yes, that is right not one, not two, but three streets packed with hundreds of shops to meet all tastes and price points!
Living in Tehran can be difficult…
10 Best Places for a Dessert Delight
No doubt food is of great importance in Iran, and nowadays it stretches all the way to the final meal of the day, dessert! If you have a sweet tooth and you’re living in Tehran, read up on the excellent adventure below!
1: San Marco Ice…
Things people don’t know about Tehran
There are many misconceptions about the Iranian capital, and we aim to iron them out. Let's start with food because it is not all kebabs and rice.
"Tehran lacks decent restaurants"
Not true! From amazing local cuisine to international…
7 Best Burger Places in North Tehran
After living in the Iranian capital for a while, it’s pretty evident that there are just too many fast food places around us. But we can make your choices a little more straightforward by picking out a few great eateries if you happen to be…
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…