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    Teacup Travels: Istanbul (Part 2)

    View from Galata Tower
    Sunset on the Bosphorus

    There is so much to see in Istanbul that you’ll need more than just a short break. I went for three weeks in 2018, and just about managed to cover the main sights. In the last article, I looked at the city’s history and main historical sights. Here are a few more reasons to visit the city that spans two continents..

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    Teacup Travels: Istanbul (Part 1)

    Houses along the Bosphorus
    Ortaköy Mosque

    There are few cities in the world that can match the magnificence of Istanbul. It has everything – a rich history and a huge range of historical sites, amazing food, street cats, perfectly manicured parks and so much more. I was there for three weeks in 2018 and now can’t wait to go back to see everything I missed the first time. Here’s what makes Istanbul an unmissable destination…