Tips for Istanbul trip?

musicamusica
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:54:01 +0000

I’ve taken several taxis but at that time was well aware of potential scams. Always hold up the money and point to the 50 lire, so he knows that you BOTH know what is being paid.(The slight of hand is the most common scam).And I have, more than once, asked the fare to get to the final destination. And more than once said thanks but no thanks. Sorry that you got scammed Hunt! I do wish that we had warned you, but it’s not something that I think of when Istanbul comes to mind.Other than the taxi drivers and insistent rug sellers, the Istanbul population is both hospitable and generous. (at least that has been our experience)