The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more ...

Shopping in Istanbul can turn into gentle haggling ... in order to be a considerate visitor when visiting Turkey. And if you are not a tea drinker -- here is where you expand your palette!

Classic Istanbul beverages include the ubiquitous Turkish tea, served hot in a tulip-shaped glass at the end of every meal or as a welcoming offering to guests. Turkish coffee is strong and is ...