What to try in Istanbul: simit, döner, balık ekmek, meze, künefe and tea. Street food and restaurants, 2026 price ranges, where to eat cheaply and the new rule banning service and cover charges.
Visiting Hagia Sophia in 2026: foreign visitors pay €25 for the upper gallery with the Byzantine mosaics. Hours, prayer and Friday closures, dress code, Museum Pass rules and how to avoid the queues.
What things cost in Istanbul in 2026: Hagia Sophia (€25), Topkapi (2,750 TL), the Basilica Cistern, Istanbulkart and airport coaches, food, hotels and sample daily budgets in lira.
Which area of Istanbul to stay in: Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Kadıköy, Karaköy or Beşiktaş. Pros, cons, who each suits and how much hotels cost in 2026.
First time in Batumi? When to go, what to do, where to stay and eat, and how to get around on foot — one guide, no fluff.
A clear walking itinerary for one day in Batumi: Old Town, Europe Square, the port, Boulevard and a slow evening.
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