Some of my most vivid memories from my first visit to Istanbul in the 1970s are of the colorful locals. Scruffy kids sold ...

Istanbul's contemporary heart is Taksim Square ... And according to the Turkish proverb, every guest is a gift from God. (Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European guidebooks, hosts ...

In the opinion of Rick Steves, "Istanbul is one of the world's greatest cities, period." It's the largest city in the country of Turkey and is considered part of Europe, but it's partially located ...

Plus, a glimpse inside his new book, "On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer." Don't let Rick Steves' gentle demeanor fool you. He's one determined man ...

Istanbul’s contemporary heart is Taksim ... This article is used with the permission of Rick Steves’ Europe (www.ricksteves.com). Rick Steves writes European guidebooks, hosts travel shows ...

Istanbul’s contemporary heart is Taksim ... This article is used with the permission of Rick Steves’ Europe. Rick Steves writes European guidebooks, hosts travel shows on public TV and radio ...