DON'T Make these Mistakes in Istanbul

5 places in this vlog

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1. 5:32

   Hagia Sophia

   ⛩️ Temple · Sultanahmet · brief mention

2. 5:57

   Grand Bazaar

   🛒 Market · Fatih

   Prices are tourist prices, so buying all souvenirs here can mean paying double.

3. 6:13

   Arasta Bazaar

   🛒 Market · Sultanahmet

   Recommended for souvenirs at more local prices than the Grand Bazaar, sometimes with an offer of tea.

4. 6:13

   Kadıköy

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Kadıköy

   Recommended for cheaper souvenir shopping, and the ferry ride over is called unforgettable.

5. 7:15

   Sultanahmet

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Fatih · brief mention