🇹🇷 When I Finally Stood at the Crossroads of the World...

After 4 days in Istanbul, I’m still under its spell. Europe on the left 🌍 | Asia on the right 🌏 Here are 5 unforgettable spots you can’t miss: 1️⃣ Galata Tower "Dupe" Viewpoint 📍 Yelkenci Karaköy Restaurant Same iconic views—without the €30 fee or 1-hour queue! Snap pics for free, or dine (¥120/person) with Bosphorus sunset magic. "Left: European spires. Right: Asian shores." 😍 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2️⃣ Asian Side’s Colorful Streets Chill vibes + pastel houses = Instagram gold. 📍 Yarimada Balik for the fairest-tale alleyways. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3️⃣ Bosphorus Sunset Ferry (¥6!) Orange skies, chasing seagulls—pure cinematic romance! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4️⃣ Balat’s Rainbow Wonderland *"Turn left for 200-year-old candy shops, right for God’s spilled paint palette."* 🎨 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5️⃣ Flea Market Treasures 📍 Feriköy Antika Pazarı (Open Fri/Sun only!) Hunt for vintage stamps, postcards & coins—cheap and full of history! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #Istanbul #CrossContinental #HiddenGems #TravelDeeper