Visit Istanbul
Visit Istanbul.
Visit Istanbul: Suleymaniye Mosque.
What a fabulous city Istanbul is! Sladja and I arrived in September 2020, deep in the heart of the global pandemic. We were actually on our way to Serbia (via Singapore) from Cambodia, where a temporary residence application awaited. And yet, despite the precarious nature of the times, we found ourselves tempted into breaking the journey up with a stay in Turkey’s historic city.
Visit Istanbul
After all, Turkey was one of very few countries open to foreign visitors. Thus we figured what the heck and booked an 18-night stay. This, we guessed, would be our last chance to experience a new country before settling down in Serbia until the COVID mess significantly improved. All we had to do was enjoy it and stay away from the damn virus.
Visit Istanbul: views across the Bosphorus.
Luckily, we had an incredible time in Istanbul whilst staying COVID-free. We certainly made the most of our stay, crossing off a host of spectacular mosques, palaces, cisterns, mausoleums and museums. Among the many highlights, I can’t help but broadly smile to think of our afternoon cruising The Bosphorus. Of people-watching on Galata bridge and two memorable dinners at the outstanding Pandeli Restaurant.
Visit Istanbul: Galata Bridge.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Looking for a detailed overview of what to see and do in this fabulous city? Then why not visit Istanbul through my travel articles on:
Süleymaniye Mosque
Basilica Cistern
Topkapi Palace
The Grand Bazaar
Pandeli Restaurant
Chora Church (Kariye Mosque)
On The Bosphorus
Ferikoy Flea Market
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Dolmabahçe Palace
Theodosius Cistern
Great Palace Mosaics Museum
Bulgarian St. Stephen Church
Istanbul Archaeological Museums
Museum of Innocence
The Adorable Cats of Istanbul
The Magnificent Mosques of Istanbul
Cool Spots Around Istanbul (Part I)
Cool Spots Around Istanbul (Part II)
Bites & Gulps: Mouthwatering Moments in Istanbul
Visit Istanbul
