Istanbul

The Street Dogs of Istanbul

Istanbul: We’ve got dogs. If I were choosing an unofficial city slogan, that would be...

Istanbul Locations featured in James Bond's "From Russia With Love"

James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian...

What is Turkish Manti and what kinds should I try?

If ever there was a comfort food, Turkish manti is it. These dumplings were first...

Best Places To Get Work Done in Istanbul

You are a freelancer, a student or a writer. Probably looking for a comfy chair, power...

Best Places to Buy Pickles in Istanbul

Pickles or turşu [tour-shoe] are an integral part of Turkish cuisine. For centuries...

How many people walk on Istiklal Avenue each day?

Istiklal Avenue is a 3km long pedestrianized street, which has around 1 - 3M people...

What's Up with the Stray Cats of Istanbul?

I’ve seen all kinds of animals in cities all over the U.S. In Washington, DC or...

Scary ATM Credit Card Fraud & Tips For Staying Safe

Last week, I had an experience where my credit card was cloned. I received a SMS...

Flunk was in Istanbul!

When one says Scandinavia, usually three things come to people’s mind: Vikings,...

Istanbul's Romani Flower Merchants

Istanbul is such a vibrant city, from its mosques to its spice bazaars, its winding...

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