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Visiting Istanbul – Useful Tips for First Time Visitors

Last Modified: January 22, 2024 //  by Anda //  6 Comments

First time in Istanbul and not sure what to expect? Visiting Istanbul may be a little intimidating at first. But once you get to know the city better, it will stick to your heart like no other place in the world! In this post I’ll give you some helpful tips that will help you blend …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, TRAVEL GUIDES, TurkeyTag: European Cities, Travel Tips

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul

3 Days in Istanbul – Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Last Modified: February 26, 2025 //  by Anda //  19 Comments

Some may argue that 3 days in Istanbul is hardly enough time to explore this great city in depth. And I agree. It’s impossible to exhaust all the dazzling array of things to do in Istanbul in just 72 hours. However, if you just want to see the main historical sites, this 3 days in Istanbul …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, TurkeyTag: Destination Guides, European Cities

Chora Church in Istanbul and its Tumultuous History

Last Modified: January 22, 2024 //  by Anda //  11 Comments

Istanbul is famous for its amazing mosques and Ottoman architecture. But few people know that the city is also home to one of the most beautiful Byzantine churches in the world – the Chora Church. The church – which is known today as the Kariye Mosque – is situated in the Erdinekapı district of İstanbul.

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, TurkeyTag: Churches and Cathedrals, European Cities, Unique Places Around the World

Grand Bazaar in Istanbul – a Great Shopping and Cultural Experience

Last Modified: June 25, 2024 //  by Anda //  17 Comments

Shopping in Istanbul Grand Bazaar tops my list of things to do in Istanbul. There is no greater cultural experience to have in this city! If there is one thing that best reflects the spirit of Istanbul, that is the Grand Bazaar. This place is one of the world’s liveliest markets I have ever seen …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, TurkeyTag: European Cities, Unique Places Around the World

Hagia Sophia Ground floor

Visiting Hagia Sophia, Istanbul’s Most Controversial Monument

Last Modified: January 22, 2024 //  by Anda //  29 Comments

For me, the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Istanbul, or Turkey, is definitely Hagia Sophia. I can’t remember when I first heard about this magnificent edifice. It was probably way back, during my high school years. But ever since that day, visiting Hagia Sophia became a dream. It took me 40 years …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, TurkeyTag: Churches and Cathedrals, European Cities, Unique Places Around the World

eating in a restaurant in Istanbul

Best Restaurants in Istanbul for Budget-Conscious Consumers

Last Modified: May 18, 2023 //  by Anda //  15 Comments

Istanbul is fun to explore for many of reasons and food is definitely one of them. Although the city’s food scene is very diverse, finding great restaurants in Istanbul is not really easy. From traditional to modern, you’ll find all kinds of restaurants in Istanbul, so deciding where to eat can be really difficult. Food …

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Category: FOOD & WINE, TurkeyTag: Destination Guides

Turkish desert

Best Street Food and Turkish Dishes to Try in Istanbul

Last Modified: August 23, 2023 //  by Anda //  27 Comments

I absolutely loved Istanbul! The city is a melting pot of cultures, a conglomeration of delights that can feed both the body and the soul. Istanbul’s food scene is as eclectic as its culture, but the Turkish dishes are the ones that impressed me the most. I’ll be the first to admit that food preferences are …

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Category: FOOD & WINE, Turkey

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