http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Middle East , Turkey , Marmara , Istanbul en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 05:18:59 +0000 Sat, 25 May 2013 05:18:59 +0000 Friday May 17 2013. Istanbul Day 2.We showered and dressed in the clothes we had not packed apparently plenty of people show up at disembarkation dressed in their PJ39s and went for our last posh breakfast with Roy the super waiter. We waited our turn and left the cabin when Purple 1 our luggage label number was called.The disembarkation was shambolic with queues all the way down the stai http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/blog-787247.html Thursday May 16 2013. Istanbul Day 1.We had another posh breakfast today as were were in no hurry to explore the city as we have another 3 nights here before we return to Barcelona. We eventually walked down the gangway at around 10.45. We walked up to Taksim Square through a rather lovely pedestrianised supposedly with old fashioned trams running through the middle of the street.This was a v http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/blog-786641.html Elektronik Sigara Zararl Haberleri kyor Zararl Olmasa Neden ksnncelikle dnya salk rgt ve salk kurulularnn konu hakknda aratrmalar ve makaleleri incelendiinde elektronik sigara ve elektronik sigara likit svlarnn zarar olmad ak ve net olarak kantlanmtr. Bu konuda internette basit ve ksa aratrmalarla bir ok dk http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Besiktas/blog-786315.html Turquia siempre me parecido un pais interesante y exotico. Ya habia aprendido en clases de Historia sobre Constantinopla actual Estambul y su importancia dentro del imperio romano pero nunca habia tenido la oportunidad de viajar hasta alla. Un dia chequeando el internet encontre un boleto de Nueva York a Estambul por tan solo 500 dolares por lo tanto no espere y compre el boleto. Seguido a eso http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-785425.html Five fishermen dressed in multicoloured robes and turbans gather their fishnets near the shore. It must be spring. Beside cypresses grow violets daisies and lilies. Fishing has been abundant and soon seagulls will appear trying to catch their part of the booty. On a similar vegetation next to a ltem stylecolor black fontsize 12ptgthaima the harem entertains a gentleman. Two women pl http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-785191.html httpen.wikipedia.orgwikiEcumenicalPatriarchofConstantinoplehttpes.wikipedia.orgwikiSanSalvadordeCora http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/blog-784545.html A short 3hr flight from Zurich and we were in Istanbul. Taking the visa on entry was easy. If you have a valid US or Schengen visa resident card Indians can get it on the spot by paying a 20 fee. When we arrived the visa lines were mostly empty and it took us under 30 min to complete the process going from one window to other. We exchanged some currency there not recommended due to high fee http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/blog-783903.html Istanbul is a most interesting city. Within a few blocks there are magnificent towering mosques all perched on the edge of the water. Yesterday we visited the Tokapi Palace and roamed through the rooms of the Harem. Here the Sultan kept up to 300 concubines. I could hear the men in the crowd discussing the possibilities The grounds and buildings are beautiful and especially so at this time of yea http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-782394.html Espaol CatalChildren laughs flood the deck at the stern side of the ferry. Others teenagers are feeding gulls throwing bread crumbs to the air. Seagulls skilfully trap it. Devoid of enthusiasm a waiter walks the aisle between the seats carrying a hot teapot and a huge tray of sugary donuts. Other passengers sink their glances into Adalar Hrriyet local news pages. In the cabin an outspoke http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Adalar/blog-782245.html We flew into Istanbul from Konya on the 10th. The flight was short but fairly pleasant. The Konya Airport is small. To board the plane you have to walk out to it. I found that I love to do this especially on a beautiful day. I actually boarded the plane from the tail end instead of the regular entrance near the cockpit. I was in Group A which fills the back rows. I have never seen an Airport ha http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-780760.html Un saludo de Estambul Istanbuldan selam. http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/blog-778585.html Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia has several names and was used in several purposes during its longlong life. Its name grows from the Greek with the same pronunciation in Turkish it is named Ayasofya which are translated in English as Holy Wisdom. Many people think that its name grows from the woman name Sophia but its a mistake It was a Greek Orthodox Basilica for a long time later for sever http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-778466.html Day 32 Tuesday 14th MarchWe were planning to catch the train this evening and start the long journey across Turkey well for me it depended on AMEX. I went with Michael and Heather to the bazaar as Michael had decided to buy a leather jacket it was excellent quality. I left by myself and headed to the university where you could climb the tower for a view over Istanbul. The campus was spacious http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-776164.html Day 32 Monday 13th March.Up early this morning as I need to report my missing travellers cheques to American Express. It was snowing quite heavily as I headed out at 8.30am and caught the bus to Taksim district the bus was packed. The Hilton hotel was 5 minutes walk away and opposite the Tourist Information Office. I had to complete a long complicated form and then sign in triplicate. They wou http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-776158.html Day 30 Sunday 12th MarchAfter yesterday39s uneventful day sigh it was a chance to explore more of Istanbul. It was cold and occasionally snowing. At breakfast I had a chat with a Scottish lad who had taken 6 weeks cycling through Europe and was heading to India he was planning to catch the train to Erzurum tonight very interesting person.Blue Mosque the exterior was grey but inside http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-775981.html Day 29 Saturday 11th MarchHurray a nontravel day. First stop as usual is Poste Restante a letter for me but seven for Heather I guess that I must write more letters myself We went into a museum and then to the Basillica Cistern which was beautifully decorated. A group of Turkish girls befriended us and asked for us to join in their photographs. There were going to a discotheque tonight bu http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-775634.html The weather in my last day was not that perfect I really wanted to take that Bosphorus Cruise but it was raining so I changed my plans. I went to Ortakoy Square but the mosque it seems so pretty in pics was in process of restoration it is close to Bosphorus Bridge so hugeThen i went to Dolmabahce Palace where I had to wait around 1 hour to get in but It worths it.Another tip If you don39 http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Ortakoy/blog-773450.html My second day in Istanbul. I was staying on the Asian side so I had to take a minibus to Uskdar then take the ferry to go across the Bosphorus until Eminnu European side. The ferry takes around 15 minutes enough to take a deep breath watch the landscape and believe it You are in the city that belongs to 2 continents. It is better to take a ferry than going in car trough the Bosphorus http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Beyoglu/blog-773447.html Istanbul a city of perfection and a city of diversifying culturas history and background that is connecting Europe to Asia. Istanbul City had been a very popular place among the greatest empire and is still a very popular place as playing a role of bridge between Europe to Asia. Below are some quoted information regarding to Istanbul City to give some tips of traveling what to eat where to v http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/blog-773437.html It has been longtime since I decided to go to Istanbul. I used to check everyday flights hotels information and tourism blogs. But finally I bought my ticket for December 2012.I did this travel by my own.. Are you crazy how could you dare to travel by yourself a woman in an islamic country. But trust me it has been amazingFirst of all the city is just gorgeous I have too many words http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/Sultanahmet/blog-773436.html