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Food, shopping and places to visit in Istanbul
A whole library could be written about how deliciously they cook food in Turkey, however, we will try to mention the most important things within the framework of this article. You can start your acquaintance with Ottoman cuisine with coffee or tea. Traditionally, these drinks are served in small portions with a piece of Turkish delight and a glass of cool water. Turks treat the process of drinking coffee with respect and pay great attention to serving (this is not Bulgarian burnt coffee from a machine). For breakfast, you should try “menemen” - a type of omelette in the Turkish style, traditionally served in a special metal bowl with graceful handles.
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How to get to Istanbul
The road to Istanbul from anywhere in Bulgaria will take no more than 8 hours; the border with Turkey is located in the southeast of the country. Istanbul is a city of contrasts: in the Orthodox district, women wrapped in black hijabs make purchases with a basket directly from the window of the 5th floor, and at the same time, on the Galati Bridge, barely covered with clothes, tourists admire the view of the Bosphorus with a glass of wine. Here the magnificent decor of the mosques, and on the next street, Turkish children in rags play in the dust of the dilapidated pavement. Having lost all fear, cats hide from the scorching sun in the most unexpected places. The magical cuisine revives the taste buds (especially after a long stay in Bulgaria, where “sharena sol” is the only seasoning): aromatic coffee, truly magical Turkish delight made from pistachios and roses, spicy “menemen” omelette with a cheese crust, donruma of all colors of the flavor rainbow. In general, if you are suddenly bored with Shopska salad and the ruins of modern Sofia, get ready for new taste and visual impressions in Istanbul.
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How to get to Thessaloniki from Bulgaria and what to see
The journey from the southern border of Bulgaria to the Greek city of Thessaloniki takes only two hours. The name of the Bulgarian checkpoint is Kulata, the Greek one is Promahonas. The document collection point has its own peculiarity: stamps from both countries are affixed at the same time. To travel across the border you will need a Schengen visa (or a passport allowing visa-free entry). It is necessary to present Bulgarian residence permit/permanent residence cards (for those who have them). You will also need to show documents for the car. No additional documents are required for cars with blue license plates. Before your trip, it’s worth checking whether Greece is covered by your car insurance. On the way there is one section of the toll road costing 2 €, payment can be made in cash or by card.