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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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 Artvin is 08this is an example for Artvin music please watch the video clip :A song from Artvin
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 Agri is 04this is an example for Agri music ...A song from Agri
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 AfyonKarahisar is 03this is an example for Afyonkarahisar music please watch the video clip: A song from Afyonkarahisar
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 Adiyaman is 02this is an example for Adiyaman music please watch the video clip A song from Adiyaman
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 Balikesir is 10this is an example for Balikesir music please watch the video clip :A song from Balikesir
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 Bilecik is 11this is an example for Bilecik music please watch the video clip :A song from Bilecik
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 Bingol is 12this is an example for Bingol music please watch the video clip :A song from Bingöl
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 Bitlis is 13this is an example for Bitlis music please watch the video clip :A song from Bitlis
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 Bolu is 14this is an example for Bolu music...A song from Bolu
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 Burdur is 15this is an example for Burdur music....A song from Burdur
Esans Hotel Istanbul
7 Reviews and 181 Opinions a very new hotel. very near to grande museums and sophia dome. sea is very near to hotel. we enjoy...
Welcome Barut Hotels Lara Spa Antalya
5 Reviews and 511 Opinions This was our first time in Turkey and first time in an all-inclusive hotel. i have to say - we all...
El Vino Hotel Bodrum
2 Reviews and 272 Opinions This small property is both central (10 min walk to the bazaar and waterfront) and secluded and...
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