Unusual things to do in Istanbul, by someone who lives here
Skip the queue at the Grand Bazaar. A Kadıköy local's list of unusual things to do in Istanbul: fishing under the bridge, ebru, İznik tiles, shadow theatre, and the ferry.
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Istanbul, written by someone who lives here
What to do, what to skip, and what it actually costs. No sponsored lists; the person writing is the person who hosts.
Fishing in Istanbul as a tourist: where, how and what it costs
Yes, tourists can fish in Istanbul. Where locals fish on the Bosphorus, what gear you need, what the licence rules mean for you, and a 3-hour guided option in Kadıköy for ₺3,000 plus VAT.
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Is Kadıköy worth visiting? An honest answer from someone who lives there
Kadıköy is the Istanbul most visitors miss: ferries, the Moda shore, the Tuesday market, fishermen on the quay. What to do in Kadıköy, how to get there, and what to skip.
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