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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
10 Best Restaurants in Istanbul
Istanbul is famous for its sophisticated and elaborately-cooked dishes of the Ottoman cuisine. Following the influx of immigrants from southeastern and eastern Turkey, which began in the 1960s, the foodscape of the city has drastically changed by the end of the century; with influences of Middle Eastern cuisine such as kebab taking an important place in the food scene. Restaurants featuring foreign cuisines are mainly concentrated in the Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Şişli, … Continue reading 10 Best Restaurants 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
12 Best things to do in Istanbul
Here are my top things to do in Istanbul. I chose these not because they are popular, but because I think they are worth seeing or experiencing. I also want to draw attention to many hidden gems, often overlooked when preparing for your visit. Enjoy! Travel must: Sim Card 4G SIM Card (Singapore Pick Up) for Europe here 1. Basilica Cistern Open in Google Maps … Continue reading 12 Best things to do in Istanbul
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