10 things I love about Istanbul
“Markets are vital to Istanbul, and are one of the best ways to get a sense of the variety of foods on offer”
Standing at the border of Europe and Asia, Istanbul has absorbed flavours from all over the world for centuries. The sight and smell of food will hit you on every corner, whether it’s from the spices and fresh veg at a market, or street-food carts selling kebabs and stuffed mussels. There’s so much to explore that the idea of having just three meals a day goes out the window. When I visit, I wander from restaurants to bakeries and cafés in search of the best things to eat.
One of my favourite things to do in Istanbul is cross the Bosphorus on the ferry, going from the European side to the Asian side. It’s a tranquil journey and the sun always seems to be
