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Explore the Tahtakale Balkapanı Han, the honey store of the city, and the thousands of years old Byzantine cistern below it. Rumor has it that there is even a road to Hagia Sophia from here.

Every walk is, in a way, the smallest journey we can take. Perhaps the best is to make this journey around the Bosphorus districts such as Bebek, Ortaköy or Yeniköy!

When it comes to hookah, we think of pleasant conversations, good friends, calmness and good smells. Hookahs, served with a thousand of tobacco and set types, can appeal to all tastes and palates.

The small village on the banks of the Bosphorus where you consume sweet yogurt, with powdered sugar, jam or honey, even two scoops of ice cream, it’s Kanlıca.

Meet your friends at the bull statue in Kadıköy Altıyol, which has been used as a meeting place for people over the years. Then get lost in the lively streets of Kadıköy!

This forest, which is one of the indispensable recreation areas of Istanbul, is a magnificent place based on the Bosphorus at one end and the Black Sea at the other, providing the opportunity to be intertwined with nature. Cycling among tall trees, greenery and flowers is surely a tremendous pleasure!

Polonezköy is one of the most preferred regions for weekend getaways in the summer months by residents of Istanbul. Especially on Sundays, for breakfasts, late brunches or barbecues, it is a great spot!

Join the thousands of orthodoxies and Muslims who climb the Büyükada Aya Yorgi hill on April 23. Don’t forget to make a wish during your climb.

Büyükada, the largest out of the set of islands, is a cute island, approximately 1 hour away from Kabataş. You need to spare a day to enjoy its beauty. Walk all the way to the top and enjoy the view.

Unlike what you may think, Turks are the top tea consumers in the world and Turkish coffee is a world-wide-popular drink. Try both of them and decide which one is your favorite: Turkish Tea or Turkish Coffee?