Tips for Istanbul trip?

lookingforward
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 19:02:21 +0000

We had an issue with a taxi, but it got resolved. Not all drivers speak any English. We never had any issue with taxis from the hotel. This was coming back from another city location, way off the beaten path.

The thing about the tea invites is you can go, drink their tea, not buy a rug. It’s a wonderful place to be respectful but not cowed. Food is amazing. Really, DH’s attitude was, so what if his shoes got shined several times?

My D1 took the trip to Prince Islands, it was a highlight. And she did have a headscarf, but did not wear skirts.

It’s still the most amazing place I’ve been. We also went down the coast to Efes, a tale in itself.