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We understand that some people just can’t let go of exercise – even for a few days. Once a runner, always a runner. Or something like that… Here are the best places to run in Istanbul.

Aka. Nine Lives

Istanbul is a wild, hectic city. At times it can get a bit overwhelming. When you need some chillaxing and relaxing, we recommend the following places.

It is about more than seeing, visiting, picture-taking and observing; it is about doing. Don’t just watch the movie, be the movie (or at least be in it).

Music For Peace Istanbul is a foundation that teaches music to young children in Istanbul and does such a great job…

Kumru’ Ballade by the amazing Turkish pianist/composer Fazıl Say. Fazıl wrote this ballade for her daughter. He usually plays this piece on the piano himself but this orchestral version is also a pleasure to listen to.

For 28 years, thousands of athletes from around the world and Turkey have been getting together in Istanbul to swim across two different continents?

When you travel in hostels, you’re never really alone. And it is the people that you meet while traveling that make travel so special. This is our list of the 5 top hostels in Istanbul based on facilities, social environment, design and innovation.

Aydın Büyüktaş did it again. Istanbul looks beautiful in so many ways. We said that so many times. Loving it…

We are revealing our favorite places in Istanbul that are not known by many people. Amazing places in Istanbul that are little known amongst tourists (and even the locals). These spots will make your time in Istanbul even more magical.

Istanbul (as many other parts of Turkey) is currently Turkish land but it is not necessarily full of Turks. And then again, who are Turks? That’s a nice question to ask…

Orhan Pamuk was born 7 June 1952 in Istanbul into a prosperous, secular middle-class family. His father was an engineer…

There’s a nice group on Flickr where people from all around the world add to the pool of photos of Istanbul…

Here is a fantastic timelapse video of the mesmerizing Bosphorus of 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.