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Although that video is rather dated (the entrance now has a booth on the side where you select your treatment), that's a very accurate depiction of what happens. Yes, the suds-in-your-face take some time to get used to, but everything else is rather good. You'll come out feeling invigorated.
I would do it again, and again, and again... ad libitum
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Originally posted by 9V-SIA View PostThanks for all the links.
Planning a trip to IST myself in Spring next year, now that SQ flies non stop on lie flat seats!
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I must admit that before my first trip to Turkey last year my (stereotyped) image of Turks was big burly rough wrestler types, e.g. the film Midnight Express.
However, what I found instead was that Turkish people (with the exception of the odd taxi driver) were all really friendly and nice. Istanbul is so atmospheric and photogenic - the view of the Bosphorus as the sun sets - magic! The food is great and inexpensive. The PH IST is a gem but the location is so so.
I liked IST so much that I went back twice again in the same year but still haven't explored lots in and around Istanbul. It's one of my favourite destinations. I'd happily go back again any time!
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Very nice suggestions and links for Istanbul under this thread.
Considered going end of the month for the Akbank jazz fest http://www.akbanksanat.com/web/525-1...festival/jamzz , alas, my schedule did not permitLe jour de Saint Eugène, en traversant la Calle Mayor...
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Originally posted by Kyo View PostAlthough that video is rather dated (the entrance now has a booth on the side where you select your treatment), that's a very accurate depiction of what happens. Yes, the suds-in-your-face take some time to get used to, but everything else is rather good. You'll come out feeling invigorated.
I would do it again, and again, and again... ad libitum
This is where me and the girls went: http://www.cagalogluhamami.com.tr/Last edited by SQflyergirl; 31 August 2011, 04:46 PM.
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Originally posted by SQflyergirl View PostThis is where me and the girls went: http://www.cagalogluhamami.com.tr/
First time I went to another one, gotta check the piccies on my laptop at home to get the name.
You still in touch with Kemal?
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Loved my brief stop in Istanbul! - trip report here.
It's beautiful and plenty to see and do. Somewhat "chaotic" and I mean that in a good way - not "sterile" like some cities. Kind of reminds me of Bangkok.
It's pretty easy to get around so I don't think there's a need to hire a tour.
SQtalk DO???
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Thanks, everyone for their tips. Finally booked a quiet place on the fringe of the Sultanahmet area. It's a boutique hotel called Millennium Suites. Looking forward to this short break. But before that ... two months of work travel.
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Originally posted by CarbonMan View PostHmmm .... having looked at where the Blue Mosque is, I will probably need to find a tallish building. Interesting challenge indeed.
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Originally posted by CarbonMan View PostHmmm .... having looked at where the Blue Mosque is, I will probably need to find a tallish building. Interesting challenge indeed.Originally posted by jhm View PostOr according to the PH IST concierge (very friendly and knowledgeable except perhaps in relation to this) a helicopter ?
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