1Click ~ Istanbul Best Information Websites, Videos and Blogs

 1Click! Top Questions about Istanbul or Turkey

1. Very important travel planner website, full of 5,000 pages of useful information: "http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/".
2. An important informational website on different aspects of life in Istanbul: "http://istanbul.mydestinationinfo.com/".
3. A good comprehensive guide to Istanbul: "http://www.nileguide.com/destination/istanbul".
4. For schedules of ferries, fast ferries and car ferries, consult the excellent IDO website: "http://www.ido.com.tr/en/index.cfm".
5. For Istanbul tram, suburban train, metro and other rail systems, here is a good web map: "istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/harita/RayliSistemler…".
6. Good information on Turkish language and customs: "learningpracticalturkish.com/beginner-turkis…".
7. A good guide on transportation domestically in Turkey: "http://www.neredennereye.com/en/".
8. A nice blog on meyhane culture, places to visit and shopping in Istanbul: "http://kozano.wordpress.com/".
9. A comprehensive website on Turkey including maps, hot springs, historical places, Turkish kitchen, etc. "www.adiyamanli.org/all_about_turkey.htm".
10. A nice website on budget and moderately priced restaurants in Istanbul: "http://istanbuleats.com/"
11. An extensive website with reviews about Istanbul restaurants, especially those in Sultanahmet: "tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g293974-Istanbul…".
12. A nice website full of videos on travel in Turkey: "tripfilms.com/Tourism-l792-Turkey-Travel_Vid…".
13. The official website for Istanbul European capital of Culture 2010 activities: "http://www.en.istanbul2010.org/index.htm"
14. An award winning website which is full of information and in many different languages, including Arabic. I use it especially for museums in Istanbul: "http://www.allaboutturkey.com/ist_muze.htm".
15. Upcoming events in Istanbul of interest to visitors: "tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293974-i368-k3585…".
16. A nice website, full of information about different locations and aspects of life in Istanbul: "http://english.istanbul.com/".
17.  Essential reading on Beyoglu:
http://locallypera.blogspot.com/

Foreign Ministry’s website:
mfa.gov.tr/visa-fees-at-border-gates-for-201…
www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/Genel/Default.aspx…
http://gototurkey.co.uk/index.html

blogs;
http://www.rtrider.co.uk/turkey_06.htm
travelswithbillandnancy.com/turkey-1.htm
travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/…tpod.html
willandcarina.travellerspoint.com/co/208/
www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/travelenrn/
travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/…tpod.html
…blogspot.com/2007/10/turkey-day-one-istanbu…
www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Born-to-Explore/
travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/…tpod.html
…blogspot.com/search/label/turkey

Bus travel
http://www.varan.com.tr
http://www.ulusoy.com.tr
http://www.metroturizm.com.tr
http://www.kamilkoc.com.tr
e-yasamrehberi.com/otobus_firmalari/otobus_f…

Helpful websites for buying bus tickets online
biletplaza.com/biletplazaonline/index.aspx…

Domestic airline carriers in Turkey
http://www.onurair.com.tr
http://www.thy.com/
http://www.atlasjet.com/
http://www.flypgs.com/
http://www.sunexpress.com.tr

Transportation
http://www.neredennereye.com/bus-companies/
http://www.neredennereye.com/flights/
http://www.neredennereye.com/rail/
http://www.biletall.com/Default.aspx
www.e-yasamrehberi.com/seyahat_rehberi.htm

Weather
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/Turkey.htm
meteor.gov.tr/2006/english/eng-cities.aspx
www.dmi.gov.tr/en-US/forecast-5days.aspx
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/10202

News ( media ) sites;
http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/

photos
http://ericandrita.shutterfly.com/
flickr.com/photos/…
…google.com/ruxandraslavoaca/Turcia_2007
http://picasaweb.google.co.kr/yumcy3
…google.com/jumpclaimer/TurkeyMay2007

Here is a useful website for camping listed in Turkey
http://www.neredennereye.com/camping/

For train travel I would like to add
www.seat61.com

Other's

http://turkeysforlife.blogspot.com
http://turkishtravelblog.com/
http://maninantalya.blogspot.com/

 …blogspot.com/2011/11/im-listening-to-istanb…

Great blog on village life in Turkey with some great photos and the writer answers questions really helpfully http://www.kirazlivillage.com/wordpress/

It's for a homestay.
http://myistanbulhomestay.blogspot.com/

Here is some link for airport transfer
www.holidaycabs.com
www.transferexpert.com
www.havas.net
www.iett.gov.tr
www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr

And here is a useful website for buses listed in Turkey
gallipoli-tours.com/bus-travel-in-turkey.html

 And ladiessss....! about shopping in Istanbul according to stores in different neighborhoods. Check this out www.theguideistanbul.com/listings.php

Check the website as it has the opening and closing times along with the prices:
http://www.greatistanbul.com/museum.htm
wizardistanbul.com/things-to-do-in-istanbul/…
http://www.letsgoistanbul.com/attraction.htm
also try the Turkish government websites;
Izmir
www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/belge/2-21721/izmir.html
Ankara;
kultur.gov.tr/EN/belge/2-20908/ankara.html
Kayseri;
kultur.gov.tr/EN/belge/2-21647/kayseri.html

Website dan Blog Malaysia

Forum Cari Malaysia
http://farikicasworld.blogspot.com/
http://fidablackjourney.blogspot.com/2013/02/day-3-pamukkale-cotton-castle-and.html

And my blog, of course! Wakakakaka (wait for my entry when i come back from my Turkey's trip).

I compiled these after doing some research about Turkey before my most awaited departure next month. And I tell you, I lost many nights sleep over it. So by doing this I hope that you guy's / ladies out there ~ can get your info's about Turkey in a single click!

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Guler guler :)

Much love.


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