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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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ISTANBUL ON THE CHEAP III-HOTEL YUNUS EMRE
Continuing our review of Sultanahmet's bargain basement hotels and hostels, here are another couple contenders that' ll leave more cash in your travel budget for the things that really matter during your cultural immersion in Istanbul--like souvenirs and great meals.
The Hotel Yunus Emre is a wise option for the budget traveler. Why? Because it offers all the comforts of home, including satellite TV, wireless Internet access, a/c, hair dryers and breakfast for about $90 per double.
Under the attentive management of Maria and Bülent Irem, the Yunus Emre boasts pleasantly pastel and pristine rooms, as well as ample bathrooms. There's also a rooftop terrace that faces the grand Blue Mosque. Head ther to watch the sunset over a scalding glass of hot çay.
The Emre's are reputed for offering world-renowned Turkish hospitality. And they'll even help you with a host of services.
Antique’s special service extends to free transfers to and from Atatürk airport when booking three or more nights and exclusive travel packages.
ESSENTIALS
ADDRESS: Sifa Hamami Sokak 30, Sultanahmet
PHONE: +90.0212.638.4562
EMAIL: info@yunusemrehotel.com
STRICTLY SPEAKING
What time is it? = Saat kaç? (pron. sahat cahtch)