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any good beach in istanbul?

istanbul beaches

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… [...]

swim from asia to europe!

swimming from asia to europe on bosphorus

Swimming from Asia to Europe in Bophorus sounds like a big challenge but not really. If you can swim for around one hour or 3 kms then you can do it! [...]

istanbul during ramadan: party goes on!

ramadan dessert gullac

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? May I find some beer to drink?.. [...]

surprises and reflections of a recent istanbul visitor

cats of istanbul

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 [...]

does any dog own an apartment?

dogs 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… [...]

to tip or not to tip!?

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. [...]