We explore some of Istanbul's top sights including the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar & the Blue Mosque. We also get to try some ...

The Blue Mosque is not actually blue. Despite my disappointment, the Blue Mosque soon became my favourite part of Istanbul ... food is equally great. The Grand Bazaar was good but not extraordinary.

You never know who might know someone who knows someone who has a mother who sources all her antique jewelery needs from some old guy named Ahmet in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. You never know ...

Tossing them, I'm thankful the soul of old Istanbul survives. You can find it in the back streets of the Grand Bazaar. This article is used with the permission of Rick Steves' Europe (www ...