İstanbul, Türkiye
Byzantium. Constantinople. New Rome. Istanbul. This is a City of Majesty at the
Crossroads of the World (yes, I read the book before we left for Turkey and
highly suggest that you do as well). It has been a pinnacle point of trade,
travel, politics and war. Having been the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire
and then of the Ottoman Empire, you’ll see influences of both reflected in the
architecture. Today’s Istanbul is a bustling metropolis where the traditional
and the modern beautifully exist side by side. During your 3 days in Istanbul,
you’ll not just witness historical landmarks but also enjoy the vibrant
nightlife, shop in bazaars, eat at hip cafes and restaurants, walk on cobbled
streets, take a ride on the tram, see the sights from the ferry/cruise while a
cool breeze teases you, and get scrubbed in a hammam. Istanbul will charm you
enough for you to want to return there again soon – I can’t wait to!
- Kadıköy Coast (Kadıköy Sahili)
- Ortaköy Sahili