From 5 AM writing sessions in a sleeping apartment in Ekbatan to editing videos in a smoke-filled café in Hasanabad, my work followed me. Tehran has no coworking culture (yet), so you invent it. A quiet corner of the National Garden. A friend's empty living room during their work hours. Even the metro—if you can type without motion sickness.
Do not use your phone as a hotspot. The battery will degrade in 6 months. Instead, buy a portable 4G router. This device: 4 years in tehran portable
Living in Tehran requires a certain mental agility. You learn to plan around sudden shifts in the economy, social norms, and the environment. This resilience is perhaps the most valuable thing you take with you. It is a portable toolset for problem-solving and staying calm in the face of uncertainty. After four years, you realize that you can make a life—and find beauty—just about anywhere. From 5 AM writing sessions in a sleeping