Mar 7, 2023• by JaquelyncS
The Istanbul Taksim Square Shoe Shine Scammers!
Unlucky us we got scammed! We have to give the shoe shine guy a money before we got in trouble, and followed by him and his fellow shoe shine scammers! One guy accidentally dropped his shoe brush...
Jun 21, 2022• by wasatch
Our hotel was 2 blocks form Taksim Square, a hot bed of restaurants in Istanbul, so we walked out for dinner. On the way back to our hotel, an intererent shoe shine guy was walking just a head of us...
Jul 22, 2021• by wasatch
The Neorion Hotel, Orhaniye Street No 14, Sirkeci, Istanbul 34120 Turkey I had some trouble communicating with the hotel prior to arrival, but they went out of their way to clarify things. Staff...
Jul 16, 2021• by wasatch
Great Local Food in Istanbhul: Meshur Halk Koftecisi
Time Machines do exist, places like the Bratwurst stand in Bernkastle, Germany or Chick's Cafe in Heber City, UT, and Meshur Halk Kofteccisi, are foody Time Machines that take us back half a century...
Apr 13, 2021• by journey_junkies
Highlights of Istanbul, Turkey for First Time Visitors
Istanbul in Turkey is an exciting and dynamic city and could potentially be a popular post-COVID destination. It certainly has a lot to offer. Sometimes it's tough prioritising when you it's your...
Apr 6, 2021• by TravelAlba
Full Day Classic Itinerary for a First Time Visit to Istanbul
What to do if you have one day to spend in this city? What shouldn't you miss during this day? In fact one day it is too short time to spend in Istanbul, there are many places to see, many things to...