The most important question in the process of choosing your next destination is safety and here will try to clarify this issue. So How safe is it travel to Istanbul? Istanbul is safer with regard to crime and its greatest risks stem from the political situation in Turkey as well as terrorist threats. Yet, this [...]
Read moreChoosing your next travel destination can be difficult, however, we can help you by answering the question of Why travel to Istanbul? Here we have mentioned only a few reasons among many of them. Since Istanbul is one of the most diverse, fantastic, and vibrant cities in the world, there is always a reason to [...]
Read moreThe Bosphorus Strait connects the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea. It is 30 km long and 550 to 3000 m wide. Its depth varies from 36 to 124m in the middle of the Strait. The city of Istanbul is the only city in the world located on two continents, as half of the [...]
Read morePublic transportation in Istanbul has a very complete system that reaches almost all regions of the city. This system is made up of several types of modes, including buses, trains, trams, subways, funiculars, and boats. Many tourist attractions are close to each other, but depending on where you are staying, or where you want to [...]
Read moreTurkish Desserts are known for their richness and diversity, a heady gamut including ethnic regional specialties and modern cosmopolitanism. The colors, flavors, and smells of Turkey are everywhere for anyone visiting this country full of history and culture. And, no less true, are the sweets! Inserted in the daily life of the Turks, these delights [...]
Read more“It is dull, Son of Adam, to drink without eating," said the Queen presently. "What would you like best to eat?" "Turkish Delight, please, your Majesty," said Edmund.” ― C.S. Lewis ( The Chronicles of Narnia ) In “The Chronicles of Narnia” one of the characters is offered a Turkish delight. Those who know the film [...]
Read moreThings you need to know before you go to the Mosques “Jews, Turks, and Christians several Tenets hold. Yet, all one GOD acknowledge, that is, GOLD” Letters Historical and Critical from a Gentleman in Constantinople to his friend in London, 1730 Istanbul is home to over 3000 mosques, a city of diversified culture with the [...]
Read moreWhether you’re planning your first visit to the beautiful city of Istanbul, own an Istanbul property, or have frequented the Turkish city on several occasions in the past, you’re probably aware of the many fountains that lie around every corner. There were originally well over 1,000 fountains across the city, however, due to neglect, this [...]
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