As for shopping in Istanbul - it is a terrible thing, there eyes just run away in different directions from a great number of and variety of goods and cute knick-knacks. To bargain with the Turks nice and they love and know how.
In Istanbul, I was the first time in my life tasted roasted chestnuts, it is very tasty, guys! But it is not cheap.
Sweets. This is a separate issue. I totally - not a sweet tooth! But in Istanbul, I liked all of their sweets, they are unrealistic delicious!
I also want to note that the Turks are very reverent attitude to the street animals (in the photo - a dog, carefully covered with bract) They also have houses for homeless cats, where anyone can bring feed.
Be sure to go to the coffee shop in Istanbul coffee from them, perfectly tasty, with coffee always served water and what a lovely sweetness. Mado - a whole network, which is considered one of the best.
In Istanbul, I was twice. For the first time in October, after a holiday in Armutlu (this Turkish province of Yalova, the bottom will throw a link to the article). And for the second time in December - he decided his beloved birthday and make umotala for 3 days. Both times to fly without the tour, separately ordered tickets Skyscanner! And separately booked. Istanbul - gorgeous precisely in such times of the year, as the fall and winter, because it can not be called a resort, but the heat did not particularly want to wander through its streets. But when the temperature of + 16-22, most consider it contrasts the city's attractions. I was very lucky, my friend (not a Turk) - a lot of years living in Turkey and knows the language perfectly. It is very rescued and at points of sale (and the Turks love to talk, and, oddly enough, they also love a bargain) and other places (hotels, coffee shops, transport). I, for example, it was not easy to deal with the ticket machines in the Istanbul metro and buses. A drive on these modes of transport, I recommend direct: it's some kind of special atmosphere. Moreover, it is in the public transport, you will see the most colorful of the Turks (in national costume and without pathos) it is very difficult to describe the feeling after a visit to Istanbul. Still, the most accurate we have said: Istanbul - a city of contrasts. Incredible modern rhythm combined with old buildings and mosques, and at the same time - with measured Turks - is fascinating.
And now, as promised about the rest in the provinces of Turkey, Armutlu: https://zen.yandex.ru/media/id/5d87b1a198fe7900ac28c86e/armutlu-turciia-termalnyi-istochnik-i-ne-tolko-5db1bdcf3d008800af12b67c
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