Galata Bridge
17 million people and counting ...
For me those 3 days in Istanbul were a source of inspiration as the people have so much a different mentality compared with Germany.
Turkey has similarities with numerous cultures from Russia to USA.
What I certainly don't like is the "business ethic" of the people on the street, in fact most of them are so ridiculous they don't seem to have any ethic at all...
Istanbul is impressive if you start to reach out a bit from the inner touristic attractions located in the old city. If you go 2 hours with a taxi and you still see an ocean of buildings it seems that the city will never end.
I thought that Moscow is the hugest octupus I have seen in my life, but this city comes quite close.
Read MoreFor me those 3 days in Istanbul were a source of inspiration as the people have so much a different mentality compared with Germany.
Turkey has similarities with numerous cultures from Russia to USA.
What I certainly don't like is the "business ethic" of the people on the street, in fact most of them are so ridiculous they don't seem to have any ethic at all...
Istanbul is impressive if you start to reach out a bit from the inner touristic attractions located in the old city. If you go 2 hours with a taxi and you still see an ocean of buildings it seems that the city will never end.
I thought that Moscow is the hugest octupus I have seen in my life, but this city comes quite close.