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Useful Tips for Visiting Istanbul – All You Should Know for Having a Perfect Trip

Last Modified: January 6, 2022 //  by Anda //  6 Comments

First time in Istanbul and not sure what to expect? Read on! These helpful tips for traveling to Istanbul tips will help you blend in with the locals and enjoy the city’s great culture. Istanbul may be a little intimidating at first, but once you get to know it better it will stick to your …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, TRAVEL GUIDES, TurkeyTag: Istanbul, Travel Tips

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul

3 Days in Istanbul – Itinerary & Tips for First Time Visitors

Last Modified: January 29, 2022 //  by Anda //  17 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, Istanbul

When History Meets Beauty: Chora Church Museum Visitor’s Guide

Last Modified: February 8, 2020 //  by Anda //  11 Comments

Chances are you may have never heard of a church in Istanbul named Chora. Before I traveled to Turkey and started researching Istanbul’s attractions I didn’t know about it either. But nothing you may read about Chora Church can prepare you for the revelation you’ll have when you see it. If I were to name one church in Istanbul …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, Turkey

Shopping in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar – a Great Cultural Experience

Last Modified: June 29, 2022 //  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: Istanbul, Travel Tips

Hagia Sophia Ground floor

Visiting Hagia Sophia, Istanbul’s Most Controversial Monument

Last Modified: June 24, 2022 //  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: Istanbul

eating in a restaurant in Istanbul

Best Restaurants in Istanbul for Budget- Conscious Consumers

Last Modified: January 6, 2022 //  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

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Best Street Food and Turkish Dishes to Try in Istanbul

Last Modified: January 6, 2022 //  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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