In Istanbul, pedestrians aren't treated the same way as they are back home. The car rules in Istanbul, except in places like Sultanahmet Square, Istiklal Caddesi, Taksim Square, Ortaköy and of course the Princes' Islands. Nevertheless, the ideal way to explore a city is to go about it on foot. But because the car is king, I strongly recommend you to familiarize yourself with … [Read more...]
How To Spot and Avoid Common Istanbul Tourist Scams?
Istanbul, just like every world city, has to cope with its typical tourist scams. Although most Turks are unbelievably honest and would go the extra mile to help you rather than rip you off, in a city with well over 18 million inhabitants, you'll always find a few people with different intentions. This shouldn't scare you, on the contrary. Compared to other world cities, … [Read more...]