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local food   Istanbul

local food, Istanbul

 33 Reviews  This syrupy sweet treat - dessert ring - is made from semolina and deep fried. It's very rich. You can find these in street carts all around Istanbul. Not one of my favorites, but a definite must-try! 

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mosques etiquette   Istanbul

mosques etiquette, Istanbul

 26 Reviews   It was nice to see and hear how Muslims pray in real, how they are invited for a pray, how they clear their bodies before pray, bowing at pray time or putting shoes after going out of mosques. Most... 

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clothes   Istanbul

clothes, Istanbul

 9 Reviews   Istanbul has all the seasons like winter, spring, summer and fall. So check the weather report before your visit. The city is with more than 14 million people and very cosmopolite. Unlike some... 

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tea and coffee   Istanbul

tea and coffee, Istanbul

 31 Reviews  Being a coffee lover, I assumed that I was going to love Turkish coffee. But after my first glass of Turkish tea (cay), I was hooked!! We found every excuse to stop in one of the many cafes for a... 

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turkish words   Istanbul

turkish words, Istanbul

 14 Reviews  The Foreign Service Institute is a branch of the US Department of State, so all their materials are copyright-free--anybody can use them without charge. Some generous people who owned the tapes or... 

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nargileh   Istanbul

nargileh, Istanbul

 11 Reviews  This is an old looking teahouse where you also get the chance to try out a nargileh (water smoking pipe which bubbles when you suck air out of it). There are a few establishments inside but the one to... 

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raki (drink)   Istanbul

raki (drink), Istanbul

 8 Reviews  In meyhane culture it is very important to stay sober and cool, act reasonable while drinking. I’ve been in meyhanes in which waiters can kick you out if you get drunk and start to sing or talk... 

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hospitality   Istanbul

hospitality, Istanbul

 15 Reviews  Yes, hospitality is a real characteristic of Turkish people, and my room in Dolmabahce Palace was very comfortable. I didn't want to abuse their hospitality, and that's why I didn't accept to stay... 

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bargaining   Istanbul

bargaining, Istanbul

 12 Reviews   In Istanbul, and, I believe, other parts of Turkey as well, it is hard to imagine selling without bargaining. Even in shops, if you see it is like private owned, prices are not always fixed and it is... 

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shoes   Istanbul

shoes, Istanbul

 8 Reviews  Getting your shoes polished won't be a problem. On the major street you will find men that handle their antique tools with great enthousiasm. My advice is to pick out a seasoned shoe shiner and not... 

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music   Istanbul

music, Istanbul

 8 Reviews  In Istanbul people listen to all kinds of music, from rock to pop to jazz to metal to electronica, you name it and there's probably a club for it. Every year there is an International Jazz Festival,... 

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phone numbers   Istanbul

phone numbers, Istanbul

 3 Reviews  International telephone access code of Turkey is 90.Then area codes. For Istanbul it is 212 (European side) and 216 (Asian side), Ankara 312 and Izmir 232. All telephone numbers are have seven digits... 

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tipping   Istanbul

tipping, Istanbul

 2 Reviews  Turks are generally a welcoming race of people, eager to help and proud to show off their country. Sometimes the help can become overbearing. People here, once they've assisted you in any small... 

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Turkish Coffee

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Turkish Coffee (Türk Kahvesi) is not only a drink but also a ritual. Since it has been introduced to the western world by Turks in 16th century it is known as Turkish coffee Its served in small porcelain cups called "fincan" It is traditionally prepared in a small copper pot called "cezve". It is made by mixing an extremely finely ground coffee with water and sugar. They are all heated together at the same time and when the liquid boils coffee, Kahve is ready to be served. Drinking a little water can help to clean your mouth and prepares you for your coffee...Please do not forget that we dont have coffee ( bean ) in our country and this is only the process to prepare coffee... How to prepare Ingredients for one cup: 2 tea spoon very finely ground coffee1 cup of waterLevels of sweetness:no sweet at all (sade)Mildly sweet 1 teaspoonful sugar (az sekerli)Medium sweet 2 teaspoonful sugar...

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karniyarik /Slashed eggplant

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Eggplant plays an important role in Turkish Cuisine and they say that there is 900 ways to cook eggplant.))))Now this is one of the most famous of it Karniyarik (Slashed eggplant)4-6 medium sized eggplants250 gr ground meat100 gr margarine1 chopped tomato1 medium sized onion1 green pepper1 glass of waterChop the onions and cook in a saucepan with some butter until pink. Add ground meat and roast, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add salt and pepper. Peel the eggplants in a ribbon fashion. Soak them in salted water for a while. Drain and dry. Fry eggplants lightly in oil. Make a deep lengthwise incision in each eggplant. Place the eggplants in a saucepan, with the cut sides facing up. Place some stuffing on each eggplant and top each with a slice of tomato and green pepper. Add a small amount of water and cook over low heat for 25-30 minutes.

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A song from KOCAELI

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Kocaeli is 41this is an example for Kocaeli music..... A song from Kocaeli

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A song from KIRSEHIR

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Kirsehir is 40this is an example for Kirsehir music..... A song from Kirsehir

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A Song of Kirklareli

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Kirklareli is 39this is an example for Kirklareli music..... A song from Kirklareli

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Cheese Rolls

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These little fellas can be found everywhere in Turkey from restaurants,cafes,food stands and supermarkets,they are simple,tasty,quite filling and very cheap.Here is the recipe if you want to make them.6 oz of plain flour 1 oz of butter4 tbsp plus 1 tsp baking pwder 2 large eggs,gently beaten2 eggs yolks 1 oz plain yogurt1 Ib goats cheese 2 tps black pepper,freshly ground1 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp cumin,ground1 package of seasme seedsCheck out www.amideastfeast.com for method

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A song from KAYSERI

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Kayseri is 38this is an example for Kayseri music..... A song from Kayseri

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A song from Diyarbakir

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Turkey is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Diyarbakir is 21this is an example for Diyarbakir music please watch the video clip: A song from Diyarbakir

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A song from Kastamonu

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Kastamonu is 37this is an example for Kastamonu music..... A song from Kastamonu

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A song from Kars

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Kars is 36this is an example for Kars music..... A song from Kars

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