Tips for Visiting Istanbul on a Stopover Author Alex&Bell Alex and Bell originally met while solo traveling after finishing university in 2002, in Brugge, Belgium. Alex grew up in the USA and Bell hails from Australia. During our nearly 20 year marriage we've lived around the world, includin...
east and south, and old city walls to the west. This district is the best place to stay in Istanbul if you’re visiting the city for the first time as many attractions are within walking distance.
The most ideal time for visiting Mushrif Park is during the winter season, between the months of November and March. This is the time when you will love to enjoy BBQ and other outdoor activities in the park. Additionally, you can choose the morning hours between 10:00 AM to 12 noon to...
We visited the market in the Old City, which was far less touristy than its Grand Bazaar equivalent in Istanbul, hence offering a more intimate look at local life. We spent some time wandering the lanes before stopping for some Turkish tea in a small courtyard cafe tucked away on the perim...
Here I share, as an inhabitant of this city, my personal tips and tricks on how to make most of your valuable time while visiting Istanbul and provide you with the breaking (tourist) news as it unfolds.
Internal flights are particularly good value, so consider taking a budget airline flight to Istanbul or Antalya with Wizz Air or SunExpress, and picking up a connecting flight from there. (Don’t forget, though, that Istanbul has two airports: make sure that your connecting flight goes from ...
ISTANBUL TRAVEL TIP –It’s nice and cool down here, so if you’re visiting Istanbul in the summer and worried about the heat, book tickets to come here and cool down underground! Buy your skip the line ticket for the Basilica Cistern here! 4. Topkapi Palace Museum Istanbul is full of...
If you have two weeks, I suggest only visiting one country, or even just one region within a country, such as Tuscany, Provence, Andalusia, Burgundy, or the Cyclades islands of Greece, etc. Such a way to travel slowly allows you to gain more significant insights into the local history, ...
Tips on visiting Hagia Sophia Here are some traveller's tips that you must keep in mind if you are planning to visit Hagia Sophia in Istanbul: You should carry enough water with you, as you need to keep yourself hydrated all the time. ...
Found atop the Third Hill of Istanbul, which is the highest hill in the city, the mosque offers spectacular views across the city. We think it is well worth visiting, as the reduced crowds will allow you to appreciate the building a little more. ...