"Istanbulized" at Turkey
Updated: Jul 20, 2021
Istanbul, Turkish Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, ancient Byzantium, largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. It was the capital of both the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
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As we arrived in Istanbul, everything was all different (way too different from Doha or Manila). I was mesmerized how the crowded airport sets calm in my nerves. Everything has planned all going to happen.
We were excited but tired. We look for a safe place to launch our Istanbul itinerary. It took us awhile looking for such place since the Sabiha- Gokcen Airport is way far from the city proper. It's a 2- hour bus ride going to Taksim Square- a place where all the hotels were situated.
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Again, another level of excitement arose when we searched for a place to stay on. All hotels and mini lodges were full- booked until we found a little, narrow building hiding along the streets of Taksim Square (forgot the name).
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The place is romantic and sultry. We also have a good view of the whole city of Istanbul. Unpacked and changed to our outfits for Day 1 adventure without a single minute of rest.
The pictures are mouths how we go through our Istanbul- Day 1 adventure.
Indeed, we were ISTANBULIZED!
*Britannica Encyclopedia
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