I hear quite often people asking for advice on places to see when they have a short layover in Istanbul. Istanbul is a city between Europe and Asia, and lots of international routes stop there, so it is no wonder that this question comes up so often. I decided to fill in this gap 🙂 I wrote this post when Ataturk Airport was the main one in Istanbul. Now there […]
If someone asked me what is the one thing travelers should definitely do in Istanbul, I would advise them to go to the Prince Islands, simply known as Adalar (islands from Turkish). The islands in the Sea of Marmara are famous for being a place of exile for Byzantine nobles, members of Ottoman sultans’ families, and even for one Soviet politician Leon Trotsky. Of course, all these people were used […]
I love traditional Turkish food! The cuisine of this country is one of the most delicious in the world! And I am not exaggerating 😊 There are some options for vegetarians, but Istanbul is a paradise for meat lovers, and the meat is mainly lamb and beef. I think it is a terrific idea to come here just for eating delicious traditional Turkish food. And here I have a more […]
Is Istanbul safe? A post based on personal experience. I visited Istanbul many times, sometimes it was a business trip, where I had some time to walk around the city, sometimes I went there with a female friend, and I have never had any issues. So, here I am not going to talk about crime statistics, but share my personal experience after visiting the city 6 times. Just to be […]
I have visited Istanbul more than 5 times and it is still my favorite city. And I would gladly go there once again! Of course, during all my visits I learned much about it, adding new notes to my list of useful things to know before going there. So, before you go to the airport make sure to read my travel tips for Istanbul. Some of the links below may […]
A huge list of things to do in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul is the city that stole my heart. It is my absolutely most favorite city and I visit it gladly every year. And, somehow, I always find things to do there. I love everything about the place: its history, people, arts, architecture, food, etc. I love its spectacular sunsets, insolent seagulls, tea in tulip glasses, delicious simits and kebabs, loud […]
Best time to visit Istanbul: based on my experience. In this post I want to talk about a topic that comes up often in the comments from my readers, and it’s the weather. I have visited Istanbul numerous times during different months and experienced different weather there. I went through my records to find the exact dates of my trips, so that the information I share below is accurate and […]
Istanbul is an absolutely amazing city! I fell in love with it the moment I got out of the bus: friendly people, vibrant atmosphere, delicious food, interesting history and culture make the visit to the city an unforgettable experience. Probably, in my case one of the reasons is the fact that I have some Turkic blood in my veins 🙂 But as many other touristic places it has its traps, […]
