destination

Istanbul

Turkey offers the perfect combination of food where east meets west in more ways than one. "View" restaurants are all the rage in Istanbul and we recommend: 360 Istanbul, Sunset Grill & Bar and Anjelique amongst the very best in terms of city views and refined meals. For a local experience ur picks include Basta for the best durum wraps in the city (in our opinion), Halil & Mucver (super economical), Ciya (Kebabs) & Hafiz Mustafa 1864 for your sweet cravings (baklavas, turkish delight, halvas). Istanbul is a perfect example of very diverse cultures living in harmony. From tall glass buildings towering traditional wooden ones to gorgeous mosques and palaces (Topkapi Palace, Haghia Sophia, Blue Mosque) to crossing the Bosphorous by boat to Kadikoy the cultural center of the Asian side, the two sides live in perfect harmony amidst history and natural beauty.