Mario Balotelli, Volleyball, And Bitcoin In Turkey

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Istanbul is Turkey’s megacity. Its busyness reminds me of London, New York, or Hong Kong. But with it’s own unique culture. It’s one of the few cities in the world that sits across two continents - in this case, Europe and Asia. It really is a mix of East and West.

For Western tourists Turkey makes for an easier travel experience than say Morocco. Compared to North Africa, more people speak English, there’s a wider choice of food, and modern shopping malls can be easily found. Yet in one day, a traveler can experience a thousand years of history within little more than a square mile.

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The old town of Istanbul features the remains of a Roman Hippodrome, which was used for chariot racing. The Hagia Sophia Church, built by the Byzantines in 537 AD, today stands as the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. Nearby, the Blue Mosque is a mere 400 years old.

When I visited Istanbul at the end of 2021, I left my hotel, and whilst on my way to explore the historical sites I sa…