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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  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!  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!?  House to the Ottoman reign for nearly 400 years, the Topkapi Palace is prepared to host the distinguished items of Moscow’s Kremlin Palace these days. The exhibition “Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin at the Topkapi Palace” is inviting all Istanbul residents to witness this grand meeting of two palaces where decisions were made to . . . → Read More: Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin at the Topkapi Palace One of the most exciting discoveries for a first time visitor to Istanbul is the easy grace with which the city is at once ancient and modern. It is a place full of an infectious vibrant energy, encircled by an ancient and crumbling city wall. In the same moment, you feel the excitement of . . . → Read More: The Mystery of the Sinking Palace |
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