Hi Frugalistas! I didn’t write my guide to Istanbul after my first visit in October. Istanbul was too big, and just too much to write about after a single visit. Vibrant, energetic and with always something to see and do, Istanbul is now a firm favorite with me. From your comments, I know it is one of yours too. […]
6 foods you must try in Istanbul
Hi Frugalistas! My recent post on the Culinary Backstreets Istanbul Eats walk I took in Istanbul really struck a chord with readers. So many comments and so much discussion! The food and drink I’ve featured on my Instagram account has also generated a lot of discussion. So what are my favorite Turkish foods? 1. Street […]
The frugalfirstclasstravel guide to visiting Hagia Sophia
Hi Frugalistas! Hagia Sophia was probably the tourist site I was most looking forward to visiting in Istanbul. But I was a bit worried. Would it be much smaller in “real life”? Would it be over run with tourists making it impossible to see anything? Would I be queuing for hours? I’m delighted to say […]