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On The Ball
3:00 Wed Apr 10
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Been too many years since I've been to give decent advice, but I thought it was a brilliant place. Loads to see, like Mohammed's beard hair.
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Side of Ham
2:29 Wed Apr 10
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Coffee not only did that film stop any tourism there for about 20years I also think it inspired VAR with all it’s outrageous justice…..
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Far Cough
2:24 Wed Apr 10
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I got lost in that Grand Bazaar, place is fucking huge.
Hagia Sofia is worth a look as well.
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Wils
2:05 Wed Apr 10
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I am there right now visiting my wifes family.
Depends on what interests you in whether it is worth a visit but I would definitely cast your net wider than that tourist areas around the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.
Head up towards Taksim Square the other side of the of the Golden Horn and then down towards Cihangir which is where the hip Istanbulites hang out. Take the ferry to the Asian side and fish restaurants of Üsküdar and take a walk along the edge of the Bosphorus for great views. There is a good bar scene further along towards Kadikoy where you will find more westernised Turks compared to Üsküdar. Fenerbache Stadium is also located in Kadikoy. Further along the coast is the Bourgeois neighbourhood known colloquially as Cadde (pronounced "Jaddy") properly known as Bağdat Cadde (Baghdad street) which has more upmarket cafes and shops and some bars clustered along some of the side streets. There are quite a few Michelin starred restaurants here now too. Plenty more to mention, drop me a DM if you are interested in more.
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Coffee
1:56 Wed Apr 10
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Haven't watched Midnight Express for years.
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