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How to Avoid Scams in Istanbul (and Still Have an Amazing Time)
“Don’t Worry, But Be Smart” As a travel guide based in Istanbul, I’ve also traveled across many destinations in Europe — and one thing is...
My Istanbul Guide
Jun 34 min read
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Istanbul’s Call to Prayer: What It Means and Where to Hear It Best
You’re walking through the streets of Istanbul—maybe drinking a glass of tea, maybe just watching the people go by—when suddenly a voice...
My Istanbul Guide
May 313 min read
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Eats around Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar attracts not only eager shoppers but also food enthusiasts from all around the city! If you're planning to visit Istanbul,...
My Istanbul Guide
May 303 min read
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Little Hagia Sophia: Where the Emperors Prayed
Just a short walk from the ever-crowded Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, there’s a quiet little building that most visitors never notice. No...
My Istanbul Guide
May 283 min read
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Turkish Delight: A Soft Spot in the Heart of Istanbul
You’ve probably seen it stacked high in shop windows, dusted in sugar and glowing with impossible colors. Maybe you’ve even tasted it — a...
My Istanbul Guide
May 273 min read
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Turkish Tea Culture: Why You'll Be Offered 10 Cups a Day
From Street Vendors to Home Rituals—How Çay Became Turkey’s Favorite Drink 1. Tea is Everywhere in Turkey You’ll see people drinking tea:...
My Istanbul Guide
May 272 min read
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The Coffee Rivalry: How Istanbul’s Coffee Culture Influenced Europe
From Ottoman Coffeehouses to European Cafés—A Story of Power, Trade, and Tradition Coffee Comes to Istanbul In the 16th century, coffee...
My Istanbul Guide
May 252 min read
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Touring Kariye Mosque (or Chora Church)
A walk into the 14th Century Constantinople If you are planning your trip to Istanbul, you have definitely come across Hagia Sophia as...
My Istanbul Guide
May 252 min read
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Byzantine to Ottoman: 7 Places Where Istanbul’s Layers Collide
Istanbul doesn’t just have history—it is history, stacked like a slightly unstable baklava. Walk five minutes in any direction, and...
My Istanbul Guide
May 242 min read
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Why Are There So Many Cats Everywhere in Istanbul?
If you’ve spent even half a day wandering the streets of Istanbul, you’ve probably noticed something… or someone … watching you. Maybe...
My Istanbul Guide
May 243 min read
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First Day in Istanbul
You've just landed in Istanbul—welcome! So, what should you do on your very first day in this incredible city? Don’t worry, I’ve got you...
My Istanbul Guide
May 238 min read
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Hagia Sophia: Touring the First Floor
Note: As of 2020, Hagia Sophia's status was changed to a mosque, and the first floor is reserved for Islamic prayers and closed to...
My Istanbul Guide
Apr 2410 min read
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