After writing 20 things about Rome last month, I have compiled another list, this time about Istanbul. As winter is fast approaching and the season of short getaways is almost here, I present you with a list of fun things to do, eat, drink and see in one of the liveliest cities of the world. Also, expect a lot more of “20 things” about many more cities 🙂 Enjoy!
1) Istanbul Modern: a museum but also a wonderful fusion restaurant at night
2) Emirgan Sütiš in Bebek for the best Turkish breakfast experience
3) Nišantaše: the posh neighborhood of Istanbul – have wine or coffee at House Café
4) Kümpir (i.e. jacket potatoes) in Ortaköye
5) Bosphorus boat rides
6) The Grand Bazaar
7) Lahm Ajun at the Grand Bazaar
8) Kebab and Yogurt at Saray
9) Street Food: Kebabs and Wet Burgers in Taksim
10) Street Food again: Mussels on Istiklal Street
11) Pomegranate Juices: Full of vitamins
12) Sultan Ahmet
13) Castana in winter
14) Simit
15) Wine tasting and cheese at Sensus in Galata
16) Galata Tower and the streets around it
17) The tea, all the time, everywhere
18) The bridges
19) Gram for breakfast
20) And last but absolutely not least, Aya Sofia and the History behind it
