+ Istanbul
- It is rightfully called the Gate of the Orient, since it has the most amazing mix of cultures between Europe and Asia
- Their mosques - found absolutely everywhere, set to offer guidance to so many
- The "cool" factor - I believe that some of the coolest people in the world live in Istanbul
- The places - apart from the very touristic areas, Istanbul has really cool spots, bars, eateries, shops, libraries, etc.
- It is modern - the youth of Istanbul is by no means behind of the times
- The food - börek, kebab, köfte, gözleme, hamsi, pide, baklava, künefe, muhalebi, helva, dried fruits and nuts of all kinds...delicious!
- It is unbelievably clean - this was a true surprise considering there are around 15 mil. people living there, not to mention the tourists
- the politeness and friendliness of locals - no matter where we were or what it was that we needed, people were very open and friendly
- Turkish pride - there were flags hanging everywhere, on the streets, in shops, on people's windows
- Istanbul
- be very careful with the hotel you choose, as some will shamelessly lie about their location and standards
- the crowd - it is absolutely insane how many people there are and there is no way of escaping it
- lack of language skills - unfortunately a lot of people don't really speak English, apart from a few needed phrases
- beware of the street sellers - ready to rip you off and trying to shove whatever they sell down your throat!
- be careful with your pockets
2 comments:
Super nice! I would love to visit there too!! Excited for more pics =)
...more pics coming right up! Problem is I have about 1000 of them and it's kind of difficult to choose! :D
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