The art in Istanbul is an integral piece of the city! Enrich your knowledge learning the history of the city and admire famous designers’ works!   Free Art Exhibitions   Arter ARTER has been presenting solo and group exhibitions with the goal of providing a platform of visibility for artistic practices and encouraging production of […]

  The nargile, or Turkish water pipe, has been for centuries an icon of Eastern cafe culture! It originated in India by empting a coconut and dipping in a straw. In the 16th century, during the Ottoman empire became part of the Turkish culture. Back then was used as a status symbol…and smoking with the […]

Private hospitals in Istanbul are excellent, and hospitalization is often cheaper than in Europe and USA… Healthcare in Istanbul is either public or private. However, in both cases it meets high standards, so as travellers you have nothing to worry about! Hospitals generally stick to their appointment times, so it is rare that one needs to wait […]

This wonderful city offers dozens of attractions and places to visit, which are free for all of us! Here is a list of things to do for free in Istanbul, which includes some of the most famous ones…   Ortaköy a traditional and beautiful neighborhood located right on the banks of amazing Bosporus, right under the first […]

Although Istanbul is one of the bigger cities in the world, you can enjoy the beauty of the city within a normal budget! The Daily Average Costs  for someone who is travelling to Istanbul, is of course modulated by their preferences:   Accomodation Costs Hostels: This is the cheapest option. Usually hostels have a great atmosphere, staff […]