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Tulips are all over Istanbul once again!!
Most people don’t know that the tulips are from Istanbul originally. Every single soul thinks they are from Holland but that is not true. The Ottoman sultans liked the flower and made them grow all over the city in 16th, … Continue reading
Another movie shot in Istanbul but let me down: TAKEN II
Taken II; I am personally a big fan of Liam Neeson but this movie is definitely not one of the ones I will watch again. I was so excited when I heard that they would shoot it in Istanbul but … Continue reading
Merry Christmas! Happy hanukkah!! or Enjoy the snow Istanbul!!!
Istanbul had the first snow of the season Slippery roads in İstanbul started to take a toll on commuters on Thursday as many passengers were injured in a chain-reaction crash that involved at least a half-dozen cars on İstanbul’s Bosporus … Continue reading
WHY TURKEY
In 2010, 940 million people traveled from one country to another for leisure and this traffic somehow had 919 billion USD budget. In terms of economy, it is a very large amount of money and many countries like Philippines, Maldives, … Continue reading
How to see top 10 attractions in Istanbul in two great days
How to see top 10 attractions in Istanbul in two great days First thing is first, what are the top 10 attractions in Istanbul? Topkapi palace; the residence and office of the Ottoman sultans from 1478 to 1853, is by … Continue reading
Why is it so expensive to own a car in Turkey?
Here is the answer; TAX. yes, we have heavy taxes over the cars. And I want to share the price list of INFINITI SUVs in TURKEY with you. As you can see there is more than 100% tax over the … Continue reading
Istanbul: A melting pot of history and culture
Istanbul is a city with many distinctions, perhaps the most famous being that it straddles two continents. There are lots of other interesting facts about this city that sits on both Asia and Europe. Istanbul, for example, changed hands between … Continue reading
Cappadocia: A place you must visit
The Cappadocia region in Turkey is easily one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is home to breathtaking geographical features that have resulted from years of volcanic eruptions and subsequent erosion. The impressive fairy chimneys are just … Continue reading
Istanbul: A melting pot of history and culture
Istanbul: A melting pot of history and culture Istanbul is a city with many distinctions, perhaps the most famous being that it straddles two continents. There are lots of other interesting facts about this city that sits on both … Continue reading
The new Bond movie ” SKYFALL” is being shot in Istanbul, Turkey.
(Reuters) – A stuntman in the new James Bond film “Skyfall” now shooting in Istanbul lost control of his motorcycle and smashed into the window of a 330-year-old shop in the city’s 15th-century Grand Bazaar, Turkish media said on Monday. … Continue reading