Because you’ll be new to Istanbul bacterias and viruses, it might be a good idea not to drink tap water a lot. But a couple of glasses of Istanbul tap water shouldn’t harm you.
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Because you’ll be new to Istanbul bacterias and viruses, it might be a good idea not to drink tap water a lot. But a couple of glasses of Istanbul tap water shouldn’t harm you. Yes, Istanbul is at least as safe as any big city in Western Europe. Petty crime occasionally happens in crowded areas (you should keep wallets etc safely out of view) but most local people are very helpful and protective of you if there ever is a problem. There are no “no go” areas in Istanbul and poor [...] A great side dish made mainly with yogurt and cucumber. Known also as “tzasiki”. 1 kg yogurt, 1/5 liter of water, two big cucumbers or 3-4 small cucumbers, 5 pinches of salt, 2-3 cloves of garlic (pressed), olive oil and dill to decorate. Put the yogurt into a bowl, then add the water on top of [...] If you are in Istanbul in winter, you shouldn’t miss a cup of hot milky drink called Salep. One of the ingredients of Salep is ground wild orchid roots! Salep is available at most patisseries and dessert shops. One of the good places to try is “Mado” which is a Turkish patisserie chain and they [...] The best districts to stay in Istanbul are Taksim-Beyoglu, Sultanahmet, Princess Islands and somewhere along the Bosphorus. Taksim-Beyoglu Pros: Culture and entertainment hub of Istanbul filled up with beautiful 19th century buildings. Many bars, restaurants, clubs, art galleries, museums, shops and many people. Contemporary and authentic. Full of energy. Transportation hub of Istanbul, so you can [...] The simple answer is Taksim. Not Sultanahmet, not Kadikoy, but simply Taksim is the cultural and entertainment heart of Istanbul. |
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