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8 Reasons To Stay Away From Istanbul

[:tr]Istanbul is a big city that offers great adventures. As a result of its geographical location, it is a bit different from European metropolises in terms of culture, cuisine, and daily life. Millions of people from various cities all around the world come and travel in Istanbul.

But, watch out! Istanbul is a very dangerous city and soon we will let you know why.

Ready?

1) Various cultures live together

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Istanbul’s history is a long story and the characters of the story still live in the city. This makes Istanbul a multicultural city, which is a great way to meet the harmony of variety.

2) You can gain weight

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Istanbul, as a city hosting many cultures, offers you a wide range of tastes. Ottoman cuisine, Balkan cuisine, European cuisine, Anatolian cuisine, Mediterranean and more… there is a lot to taste in this amazing city.

3) Hospitality may surprise you

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People living in Istanbul love meeting new people from different cultures. The high level of hospitality may surprise you. This is about Turkish culture. Take it easy!

4) You may feel spoiled

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People in Istanbul also like asking questions; they do their best to comfort you. So you may feel spoiled as a result of dense interest in you. They will always try to help you. This is not easy to handle!

5) You may need to say bye to your bias

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Istanbul is not European; this is for sure. The city is a combination of the West and the East. This is what makes Istanbul unique. You may prejudge the city and people living there; however, you will need to say bye to your bias after you meet the nice and energetic culture.

6) It can be hard to say goodbye to your new friends

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You will make lifetime friends in Istanbul. People who visit the city usually come back or they welcome their friends who they meet in this beautiful city. It is hard just to go your own way after experiencing friendship in Istanbul.

7) You may need to buy another suitcase

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The city has a lot of staff that are unique. The clothes, the souvenirs, the books and more will take extra space in your suitcase. So consider the possibility of the need for an extra suitcase before you arrive in the city.

8) You may quit social media

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It will be hard to choose photos to share with your followers because every corner in the city is just magnificent. Old city, modern city, the Bosporus… It is so hard that you may quit trying!

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[:en]Istanbul is a big city that offers great adventures. As a result of its geographical location, it is a bit different from European metropolises in terms of culture, cuisine, and daily life. Millions of people from various cities all around the world come and travel in Istanbul.

But, watch out! Istanbul is a very dangerous city and soon we will let you know why.

Ready?

1) Various cultures live together

via GIPHY

Istanbul’s history is a long story and the characters of the story still live in the city. This makes Istanbul a multicultural city, which is a great way to meet the harmony of variety.

2) You can gain weight

via GIPHY

Istanbul, as a city hosting many cultures, offers you a wide range of tastes. Ottoman cuisine, Balkan cuisine, European cuisine, Anatolian cuisine, Mediterranean and more… there is a lot to taste in this amazing city.

3) Hospitality may surprise you

via GIPHY

People living in Istanbul love meeting new people from different cultures. The high level of hospitality may surprise you. This is about Turkish culture. Take it easy!

You may also like our previous post: 15 Most Sociable And Friendly Cities In The World

4) You may feel spoiled

via GIPHY

People in Istanbul also like asking questions; they do their best to comfort you. So you may feel spoiled as a result of dense interest in you. They will always try to help you. This is not easy to handle!

5) You may need to say bye to your bias

via GIPHY

Istanbul is not European; this is for sure. The city is a combination of the West and the East. This is what makes Istanbul unique. You may prejudge the city and people living there; however, you will need to say bye to your bias after you meet the nice and energetic culture.

6) It can be hard to say goodbye to your new friends

via GIPHY

You will make lifetime friends in Istanbul. People who visit the city usually come back or they welcome their friends who they meet in this beautiful city. It is hard just to go your own way after experiencing friendship in Istanbul.

7) You may need to buy another suitcase

via GIPHY

The city has a lot of staff that are unique. The clothes, the souvenirs, the books and more will take extra space in your suitcase. So consider the possibility of the need for an extra suitcase before you arrive in the city.

8) You may quit social media

via GIPHY

It will be hard to choose photos to share with your followers because every corner in the city is just magnificent. Old city, modern city, the Bosporus… It is so hard that you may quit trying!

(main image: Freepik.com)


Urbansurf is a mobile social network bringing people sharing the same interests, hobbies, passion together in various activities and makes you social. You can download the application on Apple Store or Google Play.

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