Istanbul is a big, exciting, exotic and a complicated city. Many visitors to Istanbul get to see only a small part of it and usually miss out on the really cool stuff. Once the must see historic sites and museums are done, most visitors struggle to find the real Istanbul, the trendy and happening Istanbul that travel and lifestyle magazines are talking about.
I am from Istanbul, now living in London and travel frequently to Istanbul. Over the years I gave advice to many friends from London and over the world who were going to Istanbul and travelled to Istanbul with some. They were always grateful for the help and appreciated a local’s point of view.
I’d like to share these tips with you on this blog, and update you on what’s new and what’s hot in Istanbul.
Kozano
Hey I really liked your blog ..
I´m going to instambul next tuesday for fashion research … I was in marrakesh morroco on february and now chose instambul !
It would be great if you could tell me what I MUST do !!! the market , the sea side area where the bars are … I´ll be looking for vintage clothing and decorative itens ..inspirational stuff
I will have 4 days only … it would be great to hear from you !
thanks ..pri saboia prisaboia@terra.com.br
You can try Cukurcuma and Cihangir for fabulous antique and cool ethnic lifestyle shops.
For more traditional souk style shopping, Grand Bazaar is always a gem, though move away from the main tourist thoroughfares, for example walk around the Old Bazaar section (Ic Bedesten)visit the streets just outside the bazaar for specialist shops. Anhting you want you’ll find it there.
Kozano
Great blog, Kozano!
I’ll follow it, you seem to know Istanbul very well, and your tips about the nightlife and the clubs are really helpful!
Keep in touch