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Do You Know These Istanbul Shopping Secrets?

Are you one of those who are sick of visiting the same international brand stores in every city? I am sure  finding a local designer store hidden somewhere in the city would charm right away.

Whirling dervishes performance at Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Where to See the Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul?

The best place to witness the Whirling Dervishes is of course in Konya, where the Mevlevi order (tarikat) was founded in the 13th century. But also in Istanbul, you have plenty of opportunities to see

Picture of the Turkish bath or hamam of Cemberlitas in Istanbul.
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What To Expect When Visiting a Turkish Bath or Hamam?

Before you can decide whether you hate or love going to a Turkish bath or hamam, you need to experience it at least once. If it’s your first visit to a hamam, entering a Turkish

Cold Room of Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul.
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Things You Did Not Know About Turkish Hamams

I always hear mixed reviews of historical hamams. Some love it, some hate it. So it is usually very risky to recommend one. The rule of thumb is that luxury hotel hamams are pricey but