Istanbul InFocus: Unraveling the City's Vibrant Tapestry
🌟Created by Geummy, Weosh, and Digital Nomads Assist (This page was created to help fellow digital nomads, to have the best experience and to spread awareness of Turkish Culture).
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⛲Top Destinations
Kedi Park: The name says it all - literally hundreds of cats!
Kadikoy: Hipster area on the Asian side, just a 25-minute ferry ride across, full of quaint coffee shops and crowded bars
Prince's Islands: Peaceful islands with no cars, an hour away by ferry where aristocrats who fell out of favour with the Ottoman Empire used to hide
Dolmabahce Palace: If you only go sightseeing in one place go here—exquisite ottoman decoration in a sprawling palace
Boat Tour: Bosphorus Cruise Tours Istanbul is a reputable boat rental company that offers a wide range of boats and yachts for rent, from small motorboats to large luxury yachts.
Museum: Zeyrek Çinili Hamam, a hidden 500-year-old treasure in Istanbul where you can immerse yourself in 15 centuries of the hammam’s and Zeyrek district’s history.
🍹Drinks
🍰Places to Eat
💆♂️Wellness Spa
💃Nightlife
📱Helpful Apps to Download Right Away
E-SIM
Don’t ever worry about losing your sim card, just get an e-sim! Lots of options such as Holafly
Istanbulkart:
A contactless smart card for fare payment on public transport. Available on both Android and iOS
Yemeksepeti
Food delivery app
Wise
Easy Bank transfers
Helps you book taxis
Moovit
Step-by-step directions between different locations
Available on both Android and iOS devices
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