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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I studied abroad in Istanbul when I was 20. I then traveled back to Turkey several times throughout my 20s. It was my favorite country. I considered moving there after college. Gorgeous city, cosmopolitan, wonderful food, great nightlife, arts and culture, etc. I am also lighter and fit right in— people thought I was Turkish. Turkey is a super diverse country. My whole family visited me and had the most fabulous time. I also spent time in Greece and liked it but there is absolutely no comparison to Istanbul.

But… the political situation has really changed in the 15-20 years since I lived there. There has been backsliding on a lot of fronts, and it’s really sad. However, I also know a family of five (young kids) who just visiter Istanbul, Bursa, and Ankara this year and had the most fabulous time. My knowledge maybe be outdated.

Anyway, I would look closely into the political situation and talk to others who have recently visited and lived there. I find that Americans tend to be overcautious about places that they think are unlike America, when the risk of being personally harmed might actually be lower than in a more known (“western”) country. [/quote]

OP here. Thank you for that description! I showed her what all of you said. She is now leaning towards Thessaloniki but would still love to explore Istanbul on a weekend trip. How many days would be sufficient in Istanbul from your experience?[/quote]

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