"Istanbul offers fascinating history
Food, shopping, sights are all beyond expectation
Loraine Whysall, Special to the Sun
Published: Saturday, October 11, 2008
Our first night in Istanbul was a hair-raising experience. It started with a white-knuckle ride by taxi in from the airport. The shuttle driver was oblivious to my anxiety as he rocketed along the Sunday-night streets at 120 km/h, swerving to the left and right to overtake slower vehicles, while pointing out sights of interest and offering a running commentary in the most relaxed, matter-of-fact way."
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