Whether you want to find your way around town, do some sightseeing, indulge in a shopping spree or book accommodation in Istanbul, I’m sure you’ll find some useful words in this forth post of my Turkish Language for Tourists series.
Accommodation
air-conditioning
klima
balcony
balkon
bathroom
banyo
bed
yatak
breakfast
kahvaltı
dinner
akşam yemeği
double room
çift kişilik oda
hotel
otel
key
anahtar
lift
asansör
luggage
bagaj
lunch
öğle yemeği
reception
resepsiyon
restaurant
restoran / lokanta
room
oda
room service
oda servisi
shampoo
şampuan
shower
duş
single room
tek kişilik oda
soap
sabun
swimming pool
havuz
toilet
tuvalet
toilet paper
tuvalet kağıdı
towel
havlu
Getting [...]
A trip to Istanbul is not complete without a visit to the Grand Bazaar. But hold your horses. Without proper advice, what is supposed to be a great oriental bargain hunt may become a big disillusion at best, or even a small nightmare.
When to Visit the Grand Bazaar
Morning or Evening –The truth of the matter [...]
The Grand Bazaar in the historical part of Istanbul is an intriguing maze of over 4.000 shops. Below you’ll find a fair impression it.
There are two versions available: a YouTube version (smaller in size) and a WVM version (bigger in size). The length of both movies is the same: 2:48 min.
Enjoy!
YouTube Version
Local Version
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı), built in the 15th century, is the oldest covered market in the world. Covering an area of 54.653 square meters, it also still ranks as one of the world’s biggest covered markets. In other words, keep on reading if you want to be prepared before entering this maze of 56 [...]
The Egyptian or Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) in Eminönü in the historical part of Istanbul is without a doubt the nicest place in town to stock up on exotic edibles. Below you’ll find a fair impression of it.
There are two versions available: a YouTube version (smaller in size) and a WVM version (bigger in size). [...]
The Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı), otherwise known as the Spice Bazaar, is the place to be to lay in a fresh supply of spices, nuts, honeycomb, Turkish delight, dried figs, caviar and mature hard Turkish cheese.
You can even find natural Turkish Viagra or herbal love potions on sale, although I wouldn’t expect miracles from those.
Egyptian [...]
