useful knowledge

Useful information/knowledge for anyone who is planning on visiting the amazing city of Istanbul or Turkey in general.

Istanbul’s Best Museums

Istanbul is a city steeped in history and culture, with a wealth of museums to explore. Whether you’re...
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Layover in Istanbul – Creative Ideas

This post is for people that happen to have a day-long layover in Istanbul or are trying to see as much as possible in just a couple fleeting 24-hours periods.
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Best Turkish Baths in Istanbul

Over the last 5 and half years, enjoying a scrub and massage in Turkish baths has been an integral part of The Other Tour experience. Here are our favorites.
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TURKISH PROVERBS: TOP 5 PIECES OF WISDOM

Turkish people often use old, wise sayings in order to make the best possible decisions to avoid sticky situations. Proverbs and their affect on people's day-to-day decisions are very strong in Turkey.
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Catholic and Orthodox Church

The other day somebody asked me about the initial divide and the principle differences between the Greek Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. I began to answer, only to realize that I couldn't answer.
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Stay in Istanbul?

The year is 2015 and it's time for an up-to-date and honest post about your options for accommodation while you're in Istanbul.
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UNSPOKEN FACTS ABOUT TURKEY

A list of the least-spoken facts about Turkey and Istanbul that you should know before coming here. I believe visiting this country aware of the insider's tips that I've shared below can only help you be more prepared and insightful with respect to Turkey.
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