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Real Name: Mel
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THE ENCHANTING CITY OF ISTANBUL

by mel_bee - last update: Apr 7, 2004

FIRST IMPRESSIONS...

First glimpse of the city...
PLEASE NOTE I DID SO MUCH DURING MY TIME IN ISTANBUL THAT THESE PAGES WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR QUITE A WHILE!!!!

Istanbul was one of the most fascinating places I have ever been to and started off my love of Turkey.

The guidebook promised me that when I arrived by train I would sweep round a curve and the city would be before me in all its glory. It was right and I was thrilled and deeply impressed from that moment on! What would you expect from a city which is located in two continents??

I spent several days exploring the sites but left a few things out so I have an excuse to return!
Me shopping in the Grand Bazaar

MY RECOMMENDATIONS...

What would I recommend to anyone who is visiting Istanbul?

* try the delicious food
* tiptoe through the Blue Mosque
* experience the beauty of the call to prayer
* marvel at the Aghia Sofia
* bargain in the Grand Bazar
* drink a cup of caj
* explore the Topkapi Palace and beautiful Harem
* go on a Bosphorus cruise
* take time to relax and watch the sunset.

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mel_bee's Istanbul Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 19 - Photos: 19
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2		Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1		Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3		Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

Comments for mel_bee about Istanbul
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babazula Tue Oct 28, 2003 20:41 UTC
 nice photo for cafe... we smoke nargile there:)		belgianchocolate Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:49 UTC
 we missed eachother here , i was there in July. :-)
smartman Tue Jun 10, 2003 19:54 UTC
 useful info and interests photos		tamirros Thu May 29, 2003 09:11 UTC
 Istanbul is absolutely beautiful, I want to come back! I had a great time over there! You have great photos and it seems you had a nice time :-)

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