Istanbul Travel Blog

  Biletix infoing us again that one of the legendary rock and heavy metal sound groups, the Deep Purple, is going to be performing in Istanbul very (very) soon. Mark you calendars for May 18th. For tickets and more, you should go onto the official web site of Biletix itself. The venue of the event...

The Haydarpaşa Portl or Haydarpaşa Railroad Station, is near to Kadıköy. In fact, when you take the ferry to Kadıköy, you will actually cross this beautiful building and the harbour nearby the station. The construction of Haydarpaşa Port began for the first time in 1906 and it was finished in...

As we leave the shopping festival behind, it may be time to focus back on history, the city and sight-seeing. As such, one of the places that you should make time to see, whilst in Istanbul is the Mahmutpaşa Mosque. It would not be totally out of your way, as it is in the proximity of the Grand Bazar. What...

Your getaway to Ağva starts before you actually arrive. The road from Istanbul, which slides through the green countryside, pacifies even the most stressed out soul. The one and a half to two hour drive to Şile is peppered with street vendors selling honey, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and cooking...

Abant is a magnificent holiday haven that is only 225 km away from İstanbul. It is a perfect getaway place for those willing to surpass the hectic city life even on a short time span such as a weekend. Abant is on the way to Ankara from Istanbul; and is 30 km off Bolu. Abant can be easily reached in...

Yet another Children’s Event… The funny and smart movie featuring Johnny Depp as well as other many lovely people is now being staged by powerful and engaging musicians. The film music was composed by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer. Already several orchestras are playing the song (as can...

A month of shopping has swept by… Via Port Shopping Mall is one of the earliest Malls to come to an early termination with the Festival. Within the next 3 – 4 days, other Malls and boutiques will also follow the trend. Via Port will be ending its own campaign with an astonishing flash mob...

Saklı Köşk is a cute restaurant / Cafe & Bar that is located in the Moda district of Kadıköy. Saklı Köşk is translated into English as a “hidden chalet”; however the location itself is not much hidden. Saklı Köşk is located right on the sidetracks of  the nostalgic tram in...

As the national Children’s Day approaches; the Children’s Events or performances by those who are still children (in terms of age) are mounting. The official day is the 23rd of April; which coincides with the weekend this year. This may not be so good news for the schooling children and the...

Gaia Spa is one of the perfect locations for a day holiday without leaving the city… “Gaia” means Earth or Mother Earth; as such the mission of the Gaia Spa is to leverage from the organic healing nature of Mother Earth. Thus, therapists at the Gaia Spa source and use high-quality natural...