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…
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…
Accessibility in Tehran: Occupational Therapy products in Iran
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…
Restaurant Review: Swiss (Fardis) Restaurant
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…
Top travel websites about Iran
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 firms
Wego.com based in…
Top 9 Iranian English news websites
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…
Best apps for foreigners visiting Tehran
Are you visiting or staying in Iran for anytime soon? Well, Living in Tehran has the best apps which will make your stay a whole lot easier – with some asterisks for Apple users!
Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs
There are three…
Getting a cab in Tehran: Airport Taxis
There is not one type of taxi in Tehran; no, in fact, there are several different versions all competing for the money in your wallet. Living in Tehran will give you the latest bunch all battling out for supremacy.
Beware of hawkers…
Tehran’s International Schools Guide: Russian School
Are you moving to Tehran with kids? Which international schools are there in the city? Living in Tehran can guide you in the right direction and give you tips according to your living accommodation in the town.
Neauphle-le-Chateau Russian…
Understanding product prices in Iran
Understanding product prices in Iran is confusing for new arrivals. However, the one significant benefit of locally produced items in Tehran is that they are fixed! Yes, that’s right! From freshly baked Iranian bread to cleaning products,…