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Jessica Tamtürk
Welcome to PlanetEye's Istanbul City Guide! My name is Jessica Tamtürk and I'll share with you insider's tips on how you can make the most of your trip to this intercontinental city.
Originally from…
Welcome to PlanetEye's Istanbul City Guide! My name is Jessica Tamtürk and I'll share with you insider's tips on how you can make the most of your trip to this intercontinental city.
Originally from Belgium, I now call Istanbul one of my home bases; the other being Los Angeles, California, the place where I grew up.
Whether you hail from the European or American continent, my roots – biological and experiential – makes me the virtual guide with the most to help you conquer this metropolis of over 15 million.
What you'll get through these pages is my unbiased opinion of destinations, hotels, and restaurants. You may even learn a little Turkish in the process through my STRICTLY SPEAKING segments at the end of each post. I'm a stickler for responsible tourism; that means that I firmly believe that the industry should integrate with a country rather than the destination complying itself to the whims of its yearly visitors. I hope you'll agree and use the language tool to mingle with the natives. You'll be glad you did!
Aside from keeping you updated on the ins and outs of the greatest city in the world (at least I think so), I'm hard at work developing a first edition, 500-page travel guide to Turkey for Avalon Travel Publishing.
If you like what you're reading, have a question or just need general info on Istanbul, then by all means drop me a line by visiting my website....
STRICTLY SPEAKING
Hos Geldiniz = Welcome!!!! (pron. Hosh Geldiniz) –
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HOTEL SARI KONAK (Sultanahmet)
Another hotel birthed from a historical mansion, Sari Konak ’s in the heart of the historical penisula, a short walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Sibling owners Umit and Murat Okan adeptly combine the art of professional cordiality with unforgettable Turkish hospitablity.
The pristine standard rooms are Ottoman opulence at its best, adjoined with floor-to-ceiling tiled bathrooms. A bit on the small side, all have views of minarets and domesof incomparable Old Istanbul. The two larger suites in the building next door come with kitchenettes and flat-screen TVs. Boasting stunning views of the Sea of Marmara, the rooftop terrace is nothing less than mesmerizing. The ground floor’s sitting room, which opens to a pint-sized landscaped courtyard, may just want to inspire you to extend your vacation.
ESSENTIALS
Address: Mimar Mehmet Aga C 42-46 Sultanahmet 34122 Istanbul
Phone: +90.212.638.6258
Email: sarikonak@superonline.com
Capacity: 25 units, PAX 34
Rates: Doubles 99-199€
STRICTLY SPEAKING
Bathroom = Banyo (pron. as it's read)