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If we, for a moment, disregard Istanbul’s traffic issue (most comparable to an additional circle in Dante’s Inferno) taxicabs are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get around. However, there are a few rules you should follow to avoid scams (a favorite pastime of some cabdrivers): Basics...
It would be fair to say that kebabs are Turkey’s national dish. With over 40 different types of kebabs to choose from hailing from every region in Turkey, it can be confusing to know which restaurant to choose. After-all, Istanbul has a kebab house on virtually every block in the city. To...
With its hilly terrain and ancient monuments, the picturesque skylines not to mention the sparkling waterways, Istanbul is a beautiful city. Such beauty deserves to be admired, and the best way to do so is from one of the many rooftop bars this city has to offer. From casual to swank there is a...
Getting to know a city, especially one like Istanbul, requires going well beyond the must-do lists, and embracing the chaotic order of its daily life. Mingling with crowds who are going about their day, without being aware of their wonderfully curious appearance to those who are strangers in...