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 Surprise: the cats of Istanbul. Cats are everywhere (except, evidently, indoors as pets), even in the restaurants. Turks and tourists alike seemed to like them and be caring for them. We even saw a tram driver . . . → Read More: Surprises and Reflections of Midgeo, a recent Istanbul visitor  One of the most exciting and diverse events of 2010 is scheduled for 29 July – 08 August, when international creative music studio ISCMS, which held its inaugural activities in 2006, will present audiences and students with a series of thematic concerts, as well as multidisciplinary workshops and conferences, featuring renowned Turkish and international . . . → Read More: Istanbul is getting ready for another type of music!  It sounds like a big challenge but not really. If you can swim for around one hour (or 3 kms) in a swimming pool then you can do it! I’m telling this because I did it some years ago! You can try to do this when you are in Istanbul but considering strong currents . . . → Read More: Swim from Asia to Europe!  The 4 weeks festival will remain in the minds of art lovers with 8 different opera productions and in total 18 performances. Besides the productions of Ankara, Istanbul, İzmir, Antalya and Samsun State Opera and Ballet, the world’s most important and prestigious art institutions such as Deutsche Oper Berlin and Bremen Opera will also… . . . → Read More: 1st International Istanbul Opera Festival is starting  You might be trying to decide whether it’s a good idea to visit Istanbul during Ramadan or not. Most probably you are asking some questions to yourself such as shall I find open restaurants… . . . → Read More: Istanbul during Ramadan: Party goes on!  So, now my top recommendation for Istanbul beach comes. If you’d like to have a superb beach experience with fine natural sand and clean blue water then forget about the places we mentioned above. You should head to… . . . → Read More: Any good beach in Istanbul?  I’m not sure! What I know is everything is possible in Istanbul! This sweet dog you see in the picture lives in an abandoned historical building in Galata. The building has a heavy iron door… . . . → Read More: Does any dog own an apartment? Tipping called “bahsish” in Turkish and it is expected at a moderate level. Restaurants, hotels, barbers are some of the examples that you are expected to tip. . . . → Read More: To tip or not to tip!? |
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