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If you are standing in Sultanahmet Square looking away from the Blue Mosque, you will see a massive, dark stone building. This is the palace of Ibrahim Pasha. While it may look like a fortress from the outside, it hides one of my personal favorites in the city: the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi) - and it is much more than just art on the walls. Please consider supporting my blog by buying me a cup of ' Virtual Coffee ' Skip-the-Line Tickets

Is street food in Istanbul safe? Mostly yes - but hygiene varies. Here’s what to look out for before you order, from simit carts to water and food safety.

Istanbul is buzzing with international stars in 2026. From Patti Smith, Pet Shop Boys and Moby to Ricky Martin’s comeback - get the full overview of the biggest concerts in May, June and July here.

Explore 8 columns in Istanbul - from the Column of the Goths in Gülhane to the remains of Arcadius’ monument in Fatih. A personal walk through the city, with map and video.

You can experience Istanbul for free by visiting historic sites like the city walls and columns, stepping into mosques, exploring bazaars, visiting churches and art spaces, and moving around the city with an Istanbulkart. Many of the city’s most important experiences don’t require an entrance fee - just time and curiosity. I’ve put together a small guide to places and experiences where you can explore Istanbul’s history and culture without feeling like you’re constantly being

The first time you look at a map of Istanbul, it can feel a bit overwhelming. A city of more than 16 million people, spread across two continents, with a transport system of metros, trams, buses and ferries crossing in every direction. If you like what you read, please consider supporting me with a ' virtual cup of coffee ' Skip-the-Line Tickets in Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern & More But quite quickly, you realise something: It actually works surprisingly

In Istanbul, they are hard to miss - the black headbands and the white nose bandages. At the airport. In museums. On the metro. Even in the blazing sun while standing in line for the Basilica Cistern. If you find the blog useful, please consider supporting with a 'virtual cup of coffee': When I first moved to Istanbul, I honestly thought for a brief moment that it was some kind of cult thing. The headband, the small cuts in the scalp, the whole look. A friend of mine nearly d

Istanbul is a huge city - and if you plan to move around it, you will quickly get to know the Istanbulkart, the city’s public transport card. Metro lines, trams, buses and ferries tie Istanbul together in all directions - and once you’ve cracked the code, getting around is both easy and surprisingly inexpensive. In this post I’ll show you how to get hold of an Istanbulkart, what other payment options exist, and what it currently costs to use public transport in the city. If y

There is a lot to see in Istanbul. But there are also a lot of queues. It’s not unusual to spend half an hour - sometimes even a full hour - just waiting to buy a ticket. So here is a small Istanbul tip. Buy skip-the-line tickets in advance. It takes two minutes - and can easily save you an hour in a ticket queue. In this post I’ve collected some of the most popular museums and attractions in Istanbul. If you book through the links on this page, you also support the blog - wi

It’s not really something you think much about once the holiday has started. Your phone just works - for maps, messages and photos back home. But Turkey is not home - and roaming charges on the phone bill arrives after the trip. Consider supporting the blog by buying me a 'virtual cup of coffee': Fortunately, it has become much easier to avoid. Today many travellers either choose an eSIM with local data or a subscription from home where Turkey is already included. It only tak