In my 'blogging' break, I didn't get a chance to wrap-up my trip to Turkey.
Food - as a carnivore the seafood, lamb and kabobs are great. The sweets are similar to those found in India with a lot of nuts/coconut/cream/etc. As a veggie- yogurt, freshly squeezed juices, pide - bread stuffed with cheese, crepes and sandwiches are commonly found everywhere
Nightlife - we tried to experience the nightlife by hitting up a variety of spots (clubs, lounges, wine bar, hookah bar, and a pub) throughout the course of the week, as is typical in most metropolitan cities the clubs/lounges were all about dressing to impress and the later were more casual...but I still think Saigon, Bangkok, Barcelona and South Beach offer the best nightlife
Shopping - bargaining is the norm, this becomes challenging as a visitor as you have no idea what the going rate is for anything...
People - for the most part are friendly, not everyone speaks English, but in the touristy areas everything is clearly labeled so it's easy to find your way around. Most importantly, we felt safe everywhere we traveled to at all times of the day/night
Sights - like everywhere there are some must-see spots and others that depending on your interest you may enjoy. My favorites were the Cistern (Medusa), Topakopi, Museum of Modern Art, Grand Bazaar and St. John's Basilica. I highly recommend the Turkish bath as well.
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