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Embark on a journey through the enchanting streets of Istanbul with our personalized travel advice blog! Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, we've curated the ultimate guide to help you uncover the hidden gems and experience the city like a true insider.
🏞 Insider Recommendations: Get suggestions tailored to spend your time here like a local.🗺 Exclusive Tips: Unearth the best-kept secrets and off-the-beaten-path wonders.
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Local Tip #1
'Get an IstanbulCard'
If you wish to move around the city like a local and to not spend silly amounts on taxi rides you should purchase an IstanbulCard!
Learn more about IstanbulCard: ''IstanbulCard(or İstanbul Kart) is the public transportation card that is used by almost every local in Istanbul. It is cheap to purchase, easy to use, and is accepted across ALL transportation modes in the city...''
This is a city full of mosques. So believe me when I say you will need a scarf and a pair of socks when you are wondering around the famous mosques!
Learn more about Mosques: ''When entering a mosque you will be asked to take off your shoes and cover your hair and shoulders. Bring a pair of sock and a shawl with you. You can put on the socks to avoid touching the floor of the mosque(It's clean but hundreds of people touch the same floor everyday) and you can cover yourself with the shawl!..''
Local Tip #2
'Bring socks and a shawl'
