Tag: Istanbul
Things to know before you arrive in Istanbul
How to get from Istanbul airport to Istanbul city center? Outside the arrivals hall, are queues of yellow taxis that all run on meters. When coming out of the airport, use the bank machines to get Turkish lira so you are sure of exactly how much you are paying. Unfortunately, the Internet is rife with traveler’s tales of how they were ripped off by Istanbul taxis. It … Continue reading Things to know before you arrive in Istanbul
Turkish food and drink you need to try
1. Kebap There are many varieties of kebap including Adana and Urfa (spicy and non-spicy hand kneaded seasoned lamb meat grilled on skewers), Beyti (ground beef or lamb grilled on skewer, wrapped in lavaş bread and topped with yogurt and tomato sauce), and şiş (skewered and grilled seasoned cubes of lamb or chicken meat). 2. Mantı Small handmade dumplings filled with minced meat … Continue reading Turkish food and drink you need to try
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