Synopses & Reviews
What Will Your Istanbul Encounter Be?...crossing your legs and admiring the tilework in the Topkapi Palace Circumcision Room (p44)
...shots of raki (aniseed brandy) while carousing with wandering musicians on Nevizade Sokak (p17)
...warm stone, soft suds and the masseur's firm hands in the hamam (p19)
...zigzagging between continents on a Bosphorus cruise (p113)
...scents of saffron, caviar and Ottoman aphrodisiacs in the Spice Bazaar (p61)
...savoring smooth apple-scented tobacco in a nargileh (water pipe) - but not inhaling (p20)
Discover Twice The City In Half The Time...
...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
...our discerning author recommends the very best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
...locals reveal Istanbul's secrets: from a guide's Topkaki Palace highlights to a bazaar spruiker's shopping tips
Review
Chicago Tribune, August 5, 2007
"...a complete city guide boiled down to its essences, a sort of text-messaged guidebook with photos and quotes from locals geared to a savvy weekend visitor."
Review
San Francisco Chronicle, July 26, 2007
...this one gets down to business...it packs witty writing, abundant maps (detailed neighborhood views and a citywide pullout) and informative photos into 288 pocket-sized pages.
Review
Sherman's Travel, April 2007
'...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load.'
Synopsis
Written by a long-term resident of Istanbul, this full-color resource includes eight maps for this destination that is growing in popularity.
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