Dining in Istanbul is really an experience. The rich heritage brought about by its being the capital of the world’s great empires contributes to the fact that this is the place to go if you want to feast on the many flavors of the world. There is a huge variety of restaurants and here...
Istanbul is truly a fascinating city. It is replete with history and yet does not fail to look forward. It is a fascinating blend of an illustrious past and a forward-looking present. After all, emperors made their home here. It was also the center of commerce and...
History As one might expect, Istanbul has a colorful and eventful history. This story starts way back in the 7th century B.C. when the Megara king Byzas and his people settled into the Asian side. Thus, the colony known as Byzantium was established. King Byzas selected this...
Turkey Visa Upon Entry When traveling to Istanbul, you should remember that there are varied requirements for entry into Turkey, depending on what country you are from: For Americans, Canadians, Australians and Irish Nationals: You must have a valid US passport and visa. At the...
This sprawling metropolis holds many treasures, both old and new. It is known by many names – Byzantium (during the Eastern Roman Empire), Augusta Antonina (dubbed by the emperor Septimius Severus), New Rome, and Constantinople (named after Constantine the Great), until it...
Truly, there is no other city like Istanbul. Spanning two continents (Asia and Europe), this bustling and busy city also offers the traveler a beguiling mix of traditional and modern, the historical and the fanciful, the laid-back, and the adventurous. Western and Oriental...
During the height of this city’s glory, truly all roads led to it. After all, it served as the capital for several great empires. Even up to now, you still can have easy access to Istanbul and to Turkey.Your options would be to get into Istanbul by plane, by bus or train, and...
What makes a trip successful? Have you stopped and thought about all the trips you made and what trips were remembered most fondly? In most cases, it is a mixture of careful planning and the ability to go with the flow. You need to know where you want to go, how you can get...