The cheapest to travel in Istanbul is by public transport. 1.43TL each time you hop in the tram or ferry.It is a nice experience sitting /standing in the tram especially during the peak hour joining the people going to work. The people in Istanbul is very friendly. Most of them can understand english.

A bigger ferry crossing the Bosphorus. Inside the ferry refreshment is sold quite cheap compare to the stalls by the road side. You can get can drink, tea and food.

Bosphorus cruise

You can go on Bosphorus cruise for 20 Euros, or take a cheaper cruise with 20TL, if you want to save money you get on the commuter boat of 1.43TL oneway. It does not go as far as the cruise for it is still worth for your money. There is also a bigger ferry and cost the same.If you don't want the crowd go a little bit late say 9.30 am or 10.00am.

Istanbul

Food sold in this type os stall is relatively cheap, for a fish kebab you can get it around 4TL, There is plenty of stall all over Istanbul. In restaurant the food is not that expensive either unless you enter an expensive restaurant. Most of the local restaurant is selling around from 5TL to 12TL. To an asian the food taste flat. (no spice) If you want a tomato ketchup or chilly sauce please bring it from your country of origin. It is not available in the restaurant or stall.

Sarding or instant noodle is not available in Turkey.Bread is cheap.with less than 1 TL you can get a loaf of bread. The rice is a bit oily and some are sticky. Just like "pulut".

Istanbul

This is the full picture of the needle.

Istanbul

This is the foot of the cleopatra's needle , alot of people have been visiting this place. Infront of the needle is the Blue mosque. Istanbul is a historical city, alot of things of the past can be seen here.

My Experience in Turkey

When I first arrived at Istanbul I was so exited to walk around. I walked aroung my hotel and look around. I found out that the tourist attraction site was not far from where I stay. Most of the servenoir shops were so colourful.