Last week, I decided to go and watch a ceremony of the whirling dervishes at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center. There are some places where you go and you feel you will be happy there. Hodjapasha is one of them, and here's why.Finding the dance theater is very easy. All you need to do is go to the heart … Continue Reading
Planning
How to Get From the New Istanbul Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
The new Istanbul Airport (ISL) is becoming the main international airport of Istanbul. The airport is located next to the Black Sea on the European side, about 40 km away from Taksim and 45 km from Sultanahmet. To reach your hotel, you have … Continue Reading
New Istanbul Airport Operational – Atatürk Airport Gradually Closing
New Istanbul Airport is Istanbul’s third international airport. The grand ceremonial opening was on 29th October 2018, followed by the first take off on 1st November 2018. As of end December 2018, Turkish Airlines is the only airline … Continue Reading
In Istanbul
How to Get From Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
The Sabiha Gökçen Istanbul Airport is attracting more and more passengers every year. Unfortunately, Sabiha Gökçen is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, well outside the city center. Unless your hotel has arranged for a free airport pick-up, you will need … Continue Reading
Things to Do in Spring in Istanbul
Spring is one of the most beautiful times to visit Istanbul. Temperatures are rising, but it’s not yet too warm. You can enjoy open terraces and outdoor activities, while the city is especially colorful in April when tulips blossom. Here is a selection of … Continue Reading
Top 15 Things to Do in Istanbul
Here are my top 15 things to do in Istanbul, in no particular order. I chose these not because they are popular, but because I think they are worth seeing or experiencing. Therefore, for instance, I didn’t include the world famous Blue Mosque, but suggest … Continue Reading
What Bosphorus Cruise Tour to Take in Istanbul?
A cruise on the Bosphorus is probably the most overlooked Istanbul tourist attraction. Understandable, with such an abundance of historical sightseeing spots in Istanbul and too little time to squeeze them all into your short holiday. But take my advice and … Continue Reading