{"id":716,"date":"2017-09-16T00:03:37","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T16:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/?p=716"},"modified":"2019-11-29T15:18:08","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T07:18:08","slug":"guise-istanbul-jewel-mediterranean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/guise-istanbul-jewel-mediterranean\/","title":{"rendered":"The Guide To Istanbul – Jewel of the Mediterranean"},"content":{"rendered":"
Istanbul is the biggest city in Turkey with the population of nearly 15 million. The city has played an influential role in world history as it unites the continents of Asia and Europe.<\/strong> Turkey implements different visa requirements according to the county of origin. At the moment, citizens of 78 countries are able to enter Turkey without a visa and remain in the country up to 90 days. For those who must obtain a visa, Turkey currently offers an ‘e-visa’ option prior to arrival. To find out about your country’s visa requirement, please check the government website.<\/p>\n Due to the location on the Mediterranean, Istanbul has varied climate – you will need to adjust your clothing during different times of the year. Thankfully, there is no bad time to visit as every season has its charm.<\/p>\n There are two major airports in Istanbul. One is located on the Asian side (Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en Airport), the other on the European side (Atat\u00fcrk Airport). There are shuttle services for both airports to Taksim Square. If you are looking for a cheaper option, public transport is quite convenient. There is a metro that runs from Atat\u00fcrk Airport every day from 6 am to midnight and there are multiple buses for Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en Airport with different schedules.<\/p>\n Mind that taxis are a little expensive in Istanbul and if there is traffic it can make prices go higher. Luckily, you can reach almost everywhere with public transport. On arrival, you can purchase an ‘Istanbul Card’ for use on public transport. The card costs 10 Turkish liras and you can reload the card whenever you want to use.<\/p>\n Finding someone who speaks English in Istanbul is easy. A great deal of the young population speaks English as a\u00a0second language and you can always meet expats in the city.<\/p>\n Bargaining is considered normal in touristic shops. However, it is not acceptable in chain stores or convenience stores. If you are adverse to bargaining you shouldn’t shop from a store that doesn’t display price labels. If you are shopping from popular tourist centers places, such as Grand Bazaar or Egyptian Bazaar, try to get help from a local for a good bargain.<\/p>\n
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