Turkey

Is Turkey next on your travel checklist? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer after my September 2010 trip there, which saw me visit the fantastic Turkish capital of Istanbul.

7 Things That Surprised Me About Istanbul

Istanbul Travel Information

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If you visit Istanbul the next time you travel in Turkey, keep these surprising characteristics of the city in mind.

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Is Travel in Istanbul Expensive?

Is Istanbul expensive?

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A weekend in the city formerly known as Constantinople will be closer in price to an Athens or Madrid getaway than what you’d spend in New Delhi or even Shanghai.

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Turkey: Gateway to the Rest

Turkey travel photos

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Although I left Istanbul feeling like I had never visited the mythical frontierland other travelers had foretold, I felt as if I discovered one that few non-locals will ever know exists.

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Getting In and Out of Istanbul

Travel in Istanbul, Turkey

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Maximize the flexibility of your travel in Turkey by familiarizing yourself with all the ways you can get in and out of Istanbul.

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Grime and Glamour in Istanbul

Turkey Travel Guide

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Istanbul, Turkey, the east-west crossroads once known by names like “Byzantium” and “Constantinople,” strikes a strange balance between grime and glamour.

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