I can’t tell you how happy I am to be living in Istanbul now. After 2.5 years of constant travels and moves from one country to another, we finally found a city both of us are happy to call home. At least for now. And even if this home is temporary. Before we came to the largest city in Turkey…

Wow, how huge Istanbul is. How fabulously beautiful, mysterious, noisy, majestic and important this city was, is and will be. A bridge between Europe and Asia, between the traditional East and modern West, Istanbul does not tire even after the tenth visit. And, with hundreds of the best places to visit in Istanbul, one trip here is never enough. When…

Istanbul is one of the cities that smell like food no matter where you go. In fact, the number of aromas is so high that you constantly want to snack on something even if you are not really hungry. This is how we felt every single day during our time in this surprising city. On our rather long stay, Mark and…

Istanbul is a huge city with a few airports on different banks and a bit complex subway system. I remember how confused we were on our first visit when trying to understand all the details about airport transfer. After conducting thorough research and making a few trips to and from airports, I decided to put together this Istanbul airport transfer…

Visiting Istanbul earlier this month was absolutely eye-opening. I had no idea how many sensational sightseeing spots this city has. And how much it captivates with its charm and mix of cultures. Istanbul is a multi-ethnic metropolis with a rich history and beautiful oriental motifs. This city in Turkey is an ideal option for a weekend trip, one week vacation,…