Istanbul is truly as vibrant and alive as you would expect. Here, old and new, east and west meet, all in a blissful mix. We are here on a press trip and have spent a few intense days in the city.
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ShareInteresting days in Istanbul
It has been really interesting and nice days in Istanbul. We are travelling together with Danish writer Charlotte from Go Traveling and a Turkish guide. Together we have had many nice and interesting experiences, and we have also had a lot of fun together, with a lot of laughter.
Istanbul is a very big city and during our limited time in the city we have of course only been able to see a small part of it. What we have seen we have really liked! In addition to all the fantastic historical sights, we must say that there are also many charming and cosy streets and neighbourhoods. Not least in the evening!
We have also had the chance to try so much good Turkish food. Turkish cuisine is large and varied, but it is common to start with several small cold starters, and then a bunch of hot starters before it is time for the main course. Often a lot of food, and often delicious!
Best this week
It's not that hard to figure out what's best this week for us, right? Travelling to Turkey of course! It's been great to experience Istanbul and we can reveal that the next part of the trip - Cappadocia - is even more amazing.
Your turn ... What can you highlight from your week as positive? Big or small ...?
The week ahead
We will spend a few more days in Cappadocia, Turkey, before travelling back to Sweden. It's a hectic programme, but we try to update as much as we can at @freedomtravelnews on Instagram. Here on the blog there will also be a lot about Turkey in the near future!
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Mr Steve says:
It's been a long time since I've been out in the blogging world, but of course I have to check in with you now that I'm back in action. It's always fascinating to follow your travels and adventures.
15 October 2021 - 8:12
Helena says:
Nice of you to drop in here Steve! Welcome! 🙂 And yes, now it's a foreign adventure again, after quite a long time at home in Sweden 😉.
16 October 2021 - 20:20
Monica says:
How exciting and fun to make such trips. See that it is possible to live in other countries as well and broaden your horizons. A bit exciting to fantasise about how they live, in everyday life and parties. Yes, in life itself.
We have been in the most beautiful house and what happiness it is. And glad we get the end of the cart for being a little bruised, blaming the pandemic. Otherwise, I train strength and in two weeks already there is a big difference. Now it's about holding on and holding out😄. Run every day and without hesitation, it suits me, becomes routine and one day is allowed as rest but run it with💪.
Enjoy yourselves!
15 October 2021 - 16:24
Helena says:
But of course it is wonderful and good to broaden the views! 🙂 Strength training sounds good, we cheer on !!!! 🙂 We are bad at that with holding out in the long run ourselves, have begun to realise that we are probably incurable perioders 😉.
16 October 2021 - 20:21
BP says:
What did I say? Istanbul IS amazing. Hope you show many more pictures from this wonderful city:-)
15 October 2021 - 19:25
Helena says:
Totally agree, we have also fallen in love with this city! More pictures are coming!!! 🙂
16 October 2021 - 20:22