After living in Istanbul for over three years, it’s about time I share with you all its secrets! In this guide, I will tell you the best places to visit in Istanbul,…
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It breaks my heart to see all that has been going on in Turkey during the last year. Much to my family’s dismay, the country I call home has been in the…
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If you are visiting Istanbul in April and like me, you like color, you are in luck! Every year the city welcomes spring with its Istanbul Tulip Festival. Millions of tulips are planted and…
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If you enjoy going off the beaten path, then you should head to Fener and Balat (Istanbul) and get lost in their historical, colorful, and narrow streets. If you travel to Istanbul…
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Important update 2018: this article was written in 2016 and unfortunately, the residence permit requirements have changed a lot since then. Currently, getting a residence permit in Istanbul has become a nightmare.…
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Büyük Valide Han is a hidden gem in Istanbul. The big han of the Sultan’s Mother is a historical inn where you can see the past, the present, and the best view of…
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Çamlıca Hill (Büyük Çamlıca Tepesi) is a non-touristic place that will give you one of the best views of Istanbul. Istanbul is a city that never stops amazing me. I have spent…
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Most people visiting Turkey travel to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus or Pamukkale. This is because not everybody knows that Turkey is also home to the Turquoise coast. Most people ignore Turkey as an…
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I love Istanbul for so many reasons; one is that there are so many stray cats and dogs living here. I know it is a strange reason to love a city, but the fact…