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Staying in a friends 10th storey appartment we could see, on a clear day the islands. Apparently this was a rare occurence (due to high pollution levels) and we were very fortunate to get this occasional glimpse.
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Sponges and Spices
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The smell inside this spice shop at the Grand Bazaar was amazing! It will stay with me always! What an incredible... more travel advice
Big Pink Taxi
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Transportation comes in all shapes and sizes in Istanbul - we normally took the blue Dolmus' - you know - those old... more travel advice
Who can resist the fruits??
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Sorry to go on about it, but the fruit here is just sooo fabulous! You could live so cheaply and so healthily here!!... more travel advice
DONT take home a chick!
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You will see lots of unusual things for sale in the markets in Istanbul - and my host decided that her children needed... more travel advice
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Comments (21)
Hi Maria, some great tips - I am researching my trip to istanbul and can't wait :-)
To experience the sights and smells of the bazaar would be invigorating and so much fun!Thanks for the introduction to Istanbul, Maria. Regards from Texas...
uuh, bazaar!! you know i have an idea to visit the city on my BD :-)
Unique non-touristy insights.. Thanks for sharing!
I enjoyed the page.. thanx
Sounds like quite an adventure. Great that you had friends there who could put you up and show you around.
Great insights about Istanbul...more like an "insider's". Poor little chicks; great about the shoe shine boy. Enjoyed a look at the "real" city and how the people live.
Do you think I should go and see the Mosque yet again? Going to Istanbul/Tekirdag on Sunday :)
LOL! Loved the 'dead dog beach' story! Blu
Trying to get to Istanbul this year, some great tips!! :)