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Turkey is a paradise for snacking. Baklava, fresh nuts, spinach pies and döner kebab are everywhere. Down at the river's edge, though, you'll find a motley collection of grizzled characters selling something not so closely associated with Turkish cuisine: seafood. From wooden pushcarts and bobbing ... » more

Nestled behind the imposing Beyazıt mosque, just a stone's throw from the entrance to the fabled Grand Bazaar, sits a bazaar of a different type. No touristy knick-knacks, no high-pressure carpet ... » more

A bit to the east of fashionable Taksim, in the shadow of the Bosphorous Bridge, lies one of modern Istanbul's most charming neighborhoods. Ortaköy is abuzz with art galleries and cafés, including several that front on the Bosphorous and offer beautiful views of the park across the water on the Asian ... » more