Comments on: Ali’s Guide To Istanbul

By: yamna

yamna — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:22:35 +0000

Thank you Ali for the wonderful post.. it actually took me there… I happened to visit Istanbul in 2017 and it is a remarkable place… I would also recommend everyone to visit Istanbul or add it to their bucket list, there is something mystical about that city which cant be expressed in words, it keeps you calling back. It keeps a part of your heart with it and keeps it longing to visit again ..as it has been a few years since I went there and here Iam still craving to go back there someday… believe me its not just for once… almost all the people who went to Istanbul has this same feeling… and your beautiful post has just reignited the feeling.. I would definitely plan to go there again as soon as situation will get better after covid…

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 27 May 2021 21:30:41 +0000

First time to visit Istanbul was in 1992 after winning a trip on Wheel of Fortune. We did all the tourist attractions Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, etc. Beautiful city. Walked on the bridge at night. Visited again in 2018 but, things were a little different. It was still an enjoyable visit, delicious food. Took a water taxi and it saved a lot of time getting around the city.

By: Yeliz

Yeliz — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:32:27 +0000

I was lookıng for a recipe and I am here! As a Turkish (lived in Istanbul for ten years) I couldn’t explain Istanbul and our food better than this post. Thanks for taking me back home (because I currently live in Brussels) :)

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 23:19:52 +0000

I loved ur article on Istanbul . I am a solo girl traveler and absolutely fell in love with the city . Planning on going again when the world gets back to normal this time taking my BF . Going to take food tour as u suggest next time
Great read TY

By: Harish Nalla

Harish Nalla — Mon, 25 May 2020 23:27:42 +0000

Pros: this is a tasty dish
Cons: it’s not what I typically think of when I think casserole and the instructions could have been clearer. I probably wouldn’t have made this recipe if I had read the instructions first; I didn’t like how the rice, shrimp, veggies, and Alfredo sauce all had to be cooked separately then combined and cooked again. I was looking for a quick and easy way to meal prep for the week and this was not it.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 04:33:53 +0000

Istanbul is one of my favorite places. I am so pleased to have found this post. The food is SO GOOD. Did you do the cisterns? There are a couple of amazing things in the north of the city as well, I will have to look up names – the old cemetery and mosque there are quite beautiful. The old ladies would hand out sugar cubes to everyone so that people would remember their relatives sweetly. Or something like that :) And the Chora? Mosque with tile mosaics – amazing. A lovely trip down memory lane.

By: Glenda

Glenda — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:47:30 +0000

Thank you so much for all that wonderful information, Ali. I happened to book a trip to Turkey a couple of months ago, and now I am REALLY looking forward to it!!

By: simon andrew

simon andrew — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:22:04 +0000

This is a very good blog. thanks for sharing with us.

By: AlexisfromTexas

AlexisfromTexas — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 07:40:32 +0000

Istanbul was never on my travel list until ridiculously cheap airfare popped up in my email several years ago. I could not resist and am so glad I went. Istanbul is fascinating, as it is both in Europe and Asia and is home to some of the most amazing architecture and historical monuments in the world. It was very easy to walk to all of the must-see sites, the people were so friendly and the food was fabulous. I loved the breakfasts. Most people speak English and USD was accepted everywhere but the public transportation. I highly recommend a visit to anyone.

By: Lori

Lori — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:12:53 +0000

Istanbul has not been on my travel list–TILL NOW!! What a wonderful post–Istanbul has made it’s way to the top of my list! It looks absolutely delicious!