If you want to enter Turkey, the rule of thumb is that you need to obtain a visa. However, as with any rule, there are some exceptions. These can be based on the country that issued your passport and/or the type of passport you’re holding. In this article I’ll explain the different passport types, who is required to obtain a visa, what kind of visas are available, how to easily get a tourist visa and how much it costs. Click To Continue…
In a city where many cafes are becoming replicas of each other, Cuppa distinguishes itself by focussing on healthy and natural food.
“It has been in the neighborhood since February of 2006″ says the owner Dinc, who also lives close by. Actually this reality ( owner living in the neighborhood) is very unique for Cihangir. I think it is important since there is even more pressure on the owner to keep the good quality flowing not to be embarrassed by the neighbors who make up the bulk of the visitors. Click To Continue…
Here at the Istanbul Insider Guide we take pride in sharing the best spots in town with our visitors. This of course includes our favorite cafés, restaurants, bars and night clubs. When a venue appears in our lists, this means that we personally visited it — and that we can highly recommend each and every one of these spots. But how did we come up with the price category mentioned below every review? Click To Continue…
My favorite times to visit Istanbul are in spring and fall. During those months, the climate is ideal. Does this mean that you shouldn’t plan an Istanbul city trip or holiday during summer or winter? Of course not! Istanbul is nice throughout the year, but every season has its pros and cons. Let me give you an overview, so you can pick the season that best suits your needs or expectations. Click To Continue…
If you have not been to Istanbul before, we would suggest you to start with understanding the special gay culture of this city. Being the most crowded city of Turkey, Istanbul is the center of Turkish gay life. Although Turkey is undergoing a rapid change, certain things are still very traditional and peculiar in this country. The gay culture is a good sample of this. Taking immigration from all over the country, Istanbul is a summary of the whole of Turkey.
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