Spaceship: Soda
Style is the catchword in Soda located in the Tepebaşı district off Taksim. It is so white, sterile and style-conscious that it recalls the Hollywood spaceship, especially since it lacks windows (per force, as it is under ground). It creates the impression of floating in the stratosphere with the "world" and its cares having vanished.
Soda has a "boutique" concept, serving you the food of the day (or the particular time of day you happen to come). But there is (...)full story

It is possible to visit İstanbul only for shopping. With over 400 stores in its labyrinthine streets and passages, the Covered Bazaar is ideally suited for such a purpose. Names such as Jewelers’ Street, Carpet-Weavers’ Street, Hood-Makers’ Street and Basket-Makers’ street recall that the bazaar was once divided into quarters for different crafts. Besides its historical interest as trade center of the old city, the Covered Bazaar offers unique products such as Turkish handicrafts, (...)full story