Uber and Bolt don't work in Iran, but Snapp, Tapsi and Maxim do the same job — cheaply. How to install them, sign up, pay in cash and ride safely.
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Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, a desert night and Shiraz in 14 days — with transport between each stop and where to sleep.
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Spring and autumn are ideal for the classic route; winter is perfect for the Persian Gulf islands, summer for the green north. Plus Nowruz and Ramadan.
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VIP buses, overnight trains, cheap domestic flights, shared taxis, Snapp and the Tehran metro — how to move between cities and around town.
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What to wear in Iran as a woman and a man, how taarof works, shoes, greetings, photos, mosques and the Iranian weekend.
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How to get a tourist SIM at the airport, which operator to choose, mobile data prices, and what to know about blocked websites and apps.
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Foreign cards don't work in Iran. How much cash to bring, where to exchange, rial vs toman, and the prepaid tourist card.
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Who needs a visa, how the e-visa works, visa on arrival, travel insurance and the rules for US, UK and Canadian passports.
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