Istanbul

Istanbul, the economical capital city of Turkey, is the only city in the world that is located on two continents.  Istanbul is also the only city in the world to have been a capital for two consecutive great empires for almost 1,500 years- the Christian Byzantine Empire and the I…

Shopping is an important aspect of a nice vacation.  You won't have any problems for finding somethings for yourself in Istanbul.  Istanbul bears many huge shopping malls, fancy small boutiques that has expensive brands inside, the famous Grand Bazaar and many districts specialised in vari…

Istanbul offers a nightlife and entertainment in any direction you wish to. The choices in "Istanbul nightlife" is varied and there are several districts for nightlife all over the city; Ortakoy, on the shore of Bosphorus where you will find trendy and expensive nightclubs, the I…

One of the most surprising things about Istanbul is the traffic and fast driving drivers.  Although there are strict traffic rules and penalties moslty because of the traffic and Mediterrenean character of the Turks, the drivers of Istanbul can scare you sometimes.  Be careful when passing…