Best experience in IstanbuL ( The heart and soul of Turkey )

Jyeahh , Hai everyone ! Missed me?

Assalamualaikum" for muslims. ( kalau tak jawab dosa, kalau jawab , sayangggg .. )

and "Hi" for non-muslim. . 
I'm one of the admin of this blog. So, haii again. Dont get bored with me okay. Cause I love youuu because you prefer to read this old and ugly blog. *no, no. Just kidding. Hoyeahh.. Let get to my experience and i'll tell you about travel to Istanbul Turki. Or as known as THE AMAZING MUSLIM COUNTRY. It is a full impression of a city. When i arrive at this amazing country, I was to excited. I dont know how to express it coz i very love it. 

 

General information, Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and the second largest in Middle East. 

Ok, As you know, i love to  travel alone by myself. So, once i arrive there. So, i decide to check in at the hotel on 2pm. Its Grand Beyazit Hotel. The reason i choose this hotel is because i love to feel the service of the hotel. It location is right in the middle of Istanbul's old city. best and will make you comfortable with the best price. After put up all of my things in the hotel room, so i start my travel in Istanbul ! 

At the lunch time until into evening, turkish people love to do a picnik with their family and their lovely person. As it get dark, someone will light a fire and the RAKI will come out, singing, dancing, loudtalk and laugher together. before that, I've plan my picnik . I've pickup supplies from pazar, gıda pazarı or arküteri. Its like read, cheese, olives, fruit and something to drink are about all you need. İstanbul’s Emirgan Parkı is a wonderful place to head with your nosh and your blanket – as well as grassy, shady picnic spots there are tea gardens, a couple of stately restaurants and, on summer weekends, hundreds of Turkish families to make friends with.  So, yeah. This is it. 






Its like, WOW isn't it ? Gathering together and blaa ..  blaa.. bla.. Ouh yeah. As i said, i came here alone by myself. But, when i came here to picnik. many families that i know. Talk with them , and dancing with them. Its so amazing experience. Love it yaa.. 

Then, when it come to dark. I ask for excuses and went back to my hotel room to rest before continue my journey on the next day. 

Day 2 . 


Early at the morning, my throat feels like want to drink some Turkish delight. So, i went to restaurant and ordered it. 




Turkish delight or as known as LOKUM . is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are mostly gel, generally flavored with rosewater, mastic, bergamot orange or lemon. the confection is often package and eaten in small cubes dusted with icing sugar, copra or powdered cream of tartar to prevent clinging . So, yeah, Is it clear ? 


Then, i continued to take a walk around the city. and guess what ??!!! I've found the Turkish ice cream ! As you see in the movies. malaysian movies ISTANBUL AKU DATANG. 





Dondurma. 
Is the name given to ice cream in Turkey. Dondurma typically includes the ingredients, milk, sugar,  salep and mastic. It like the Turkish ice cream seller do some magic .
Using a metal bar, he starts by scooping out a dollop of ice cream onto which he sticks a cone. After a few twizzles, he slips it into the customer's pocket, cleverly leaving the cone behind .Then, having added another scoop of ice cream to the end of the pole, he uses that to fish the cone back out of the man's pocket.
During a few more spins, he slyly removes the cone before offering it to the customer who grabs at thin air not realising it has disappeared.
At last! The customer beams from ear to ear after finally getting his hands on the ice cream - for good this time.

The best is ! You wont stop laughing with their trick and jokes what they do to you. 

Then, we'll go to Istanbul attractinos. 

Hagia Sophia. 

 

It is most famous for its mosaics depicting various religious scenes. At one time, it was the largest cathedral in the world at one time, and served as the inspiration for other mosques, including the Blue Mosque, as it was such a great example of Byzantine architecture. you know, when you get inside in there. You will saw many amazing thing.


Next attractions, goes to .. Sultan Ahmed Mosque. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. 








As you can see .. I was to impressed with this  view. 









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The best part of my favorite museum is ! Istanbul Modern Museum and Art Gallery. Number one museum to see. 





It located at converted warehouse , the museum has fantastic views over the Bosphorus and represents the modern side of Istanbul, located amongst all that history. many tourist can be seen wondering around this gallery in awesome of the work on show. 
Great experience. 

If we go anywere, sight seeing or travel or anything .. SHOPPING is the best part ! Mostly in Istanbul. THE GRAND BAZAAR. .The Grand Bazaar has more than 4000 shops that can cater for any budget and any shopping tastes – It is a woman’s dream and a man’s nightmare.


While you love to shopping, you will be surprised at the sudden discount that become available when you raise a queation or doubt about purchasing.. I was surprised too ! Then, i was like ? 

"What ?" "Really ?" "Seriously?" - ohh . i cant believe it. 

There are jewellery, carpet, clothes, artwork, souvenirs, and even spices and groceries – prices are reasonable and choices are spoilt. 

Huaaaaahuaaaaahuaaaa ... I was to excited when hear about SHOPPING *sorry. 



This is ISTANBUL HIDDEN STREET. have you hear it ? So, let me tell you. Okay, picture first. 

This quiet street is lined with beautiful trees and restored historic wooden houses built in the 19th and early 20th centuries backing on to the walls of the Topkapi Palace. Thankfully no cars are allowed to disturb this unspoilt corner of the city.









In 1986 the Touring and Automobile Federation restored most of these two and three story houses and converted them to small hotels and restaurants. Known as the Ayasofya Konaklari (The Hagia Sofia Mansions) this group of nine houses are named after flowers whose perfume fills in the spring time…Magnolia House, Jasmine House, Honeysuckle House.

you know what, i love this street because its has quite environment . One that I love to return to

Ok, next ! Next  ! Seriously I cant wait to tell you about the next attraction ! 

Tadaaaaaaa !!!




Its pretty isn't ?? Yeahh .. I was like , WOW !! .. Guess what, If you’re walking from the Istanbul Modern to the Dolmabahçe Palace, keep a look out on the other side of the road for the painted steps that join Findikli to Cihanger (Cafe Nove is on the corner). 

A local resident painted the stairs to brighten the area but two days later the council painted over them in boring grey! There was such an outcry that they were redone! There are now quite a few stairways in the area that have been painted. LIKE RAINBOW !!!
It was like, something new and different that can make tourist feel the excitement and said "WOW. 




After a long journey ... I was so tired and take a walk in a few minutes. Guess again ! I've found a cafe or restaurant. Bebek is a trendy village in comparison to Arnavutkoy. Fashionable boutiques and gift shops are dotted along the street amongst the many coffee shops and restaurants. We lunched at Kantin Bebek, an off shoot of the famous restaurant in Nişantaşı, eating fabulous takeaway food at a table outside.





Last journey for days 2 at Istanbul Tukey. 
, at Roof Top Bars. 
Watching the sun set from one of Istanbul’s many roof top bars is a must! Mikla, at the Marmara Pera Hotel is my favourite but there’s also a fabulous view from 360 in Istiklal Caddesi. 


Just around the corner, Leb-i-Deyra may not be as high but it’s just as much fun on its small seventh floor balcony overlooking the Bosphorus. In Sultanahmet, head to the roof top bar at the The Four Seasons.




last day here. I and was so blessed that i could come here. Enjoy, excited , Fun, Interesting, Amazing. Fuuhhh .. ! So, if anyone want to come here in Istanbul, you can come here and feel the excitement. 


writer : Rabi'atul Adawiyah Binti Ros Awari