awesome

i LOVED istanbul! the weather(always sunny), atmosphere(both oriental and modern), food (mmmm.. :) ) and historical places (there are so many!) were amazing! moreover Turkish people were so helpfull! it's absolutely in my top 3!

Last Visit: September 2008

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Istanbul is great

It is amazing how big cities can be and the look if you make a tour with a little ship and the night life is awsome

Last Visit: July 2004

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Indian Restaurant in Istanbul

TAKSIM: Musafir, The one and only Indian / Pakistani Restaurant in the heart of İstanbul. It is situated on La Martin street. The street opposite McDonald's on The Taksim square. It has a spacious dining hall with a seating capacity of at 50+. Inside the arrangement is by no means simple. Decorations are simple, yet artsy, are serenaded with semi- Pakistani / Indian music. There's fruity mango lassi on the menu to calm you down while you gaze out the big picture window and take in the quiet street, although by now you will have already been seduced by the perfume of exotic spice in the air. Here, food is the star of the show. The recently refurbished menu is mostly vegetarian, and the highly-trained chef produces some of the most delicious and imaginative dishes in the different and delicious Indian repertoire. Where Indian cooking is concerned, there is no neutral ground. One's either nuts about it, or else one all but chokes at the very sound of "curry." We run with the spice-likers. For us, a mere whiff of ghee-sizzled turmeric, cumin, chilies and garam masala provokes something akin to a catnip high. The menu tees off with plentiful soup, appetizer and salad choices, followed by multiple options in rice, vegetable and tandoori specialties, seafoods, lamb delicacies and chicken delights. The exquisite Carrot Halwa makes things worse for dieters. Good Indian cooking is subtle and complex. Spicy-hot dishes are only a small part of the repertoire, and there is never a hint of that brassy-flavored yellow stuff sold in cans as "curry powder." The word "kari" actually means "sauce," and each dish must have its own distinctive, unique blend of herbs and spices. The cooking style is a comfortable medium between Pakistani and Indian and the food here makes me feel right at home. Portions are big enough and lashings of rich and spicy food leave you full of quality food prepared using only the best and freshest ingredients. There are northern dishes baked in a special oven, or incorporating the wonderful, cheese (paneer), or showing the Persian origins of Moghlai cooking in the elaborate rice dishes called "biriyanis." Aromatic food is always served at a comfortable warmth. A pleasant experience is ensured when it's not crowded. Sure to become a favourite for curry lovers in the area.

Great for: Family Holidays

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Fantastic City

Istanbul smells history and sea .you can feel friendly athmosfer for feel relax

Great for: History/Culture, Nightlife, Budget Travel

Last Visit: july 2006

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Simply Outstanding !!

Istanbul: If you wish to see a fusion of East meets West...this is the place to be. Clourful, loud & brilliant...Fantastic !!

Great for: History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: february 2006

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HELLO

HELLO IN TURKEY IS REALLY GREAT COUNTRY .IT IS NICE PLACES.YES ISTANBUL IS GREAT

Great for: Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Skiing/Snowboarding, Hiking/Camping, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Budget Travel

Last Visit: June 2005

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youve gotta go there!

Istanbul is just lovely i am half turkish and i go there every summer. its the type of place where you can never get bored. theres always stuff to do there. theres friendly people that welcome you and make you feel comforted! there are beautiful places such as marmaris, bodrum, istanbul, ALANYA and they are the places that ive been to which are just fabulous. i am only 14 years old and i plan to live in turkey when im older. i seriously dont know what i would so if turkey wasnt around. i seriously reccomend you go there. you'll fall in love with the place as soon as you get there and you're heart will melt. trust me on this one. go try out turkey and you wont believe your eyes!

Great for: Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Skiing/Snowboarding, Hiking/Camping, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: August 2005

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go to istanbul for gay attraction

lots of gay attraction in this city. lots of fun and adventures :)

Great for: Hiking/Camping, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Budget Travel

Last Visit: February 2006

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I'm going back!!

Istanbul .... What can i say? It's a beautifull city with hundreds of places to visit. I went for one week during the coldest days ever seen in istanbul but even the weather could not spoil my stay! I had the pleasure to visit lots of places with my Turkish friend ... advantage of course because he knows the best places to visit in the first place. Not only visiting was great, people are even more! Turkish hospitality ... we can learn a lot of these people who for ever have a place in my heart. I just can say one thing : go to Istanbul .. you will not regret!

Great for: History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Budget Travel

Last Visit: january 2006

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A MUST SEE CITY!!!!

I have travel to Turkey many times, but each occasion I've stayed in west & South regions of Turkey. Recently I've had the pleasure of visiting Istanbul. WHAT A CITY!!!! I have fallen in love with this city. A city that holds so much history, culture yet modern in all senses, where you can find history right next to modern. There are so many thing to see & do in Istanbul from museums, mosques, palaces. Looking for nightlife, you can find tradional Turkish night spots to western clubs side-by-side. Some of the restaurants are to die for from the tradional to modern Turkish dishes. Istanbulians are amazing coming from all corners of Turkey. TREULY EAST MEETS WEST IN ISTANBUL...

Great for: History/Culture, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: november 2005

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