But especially during the Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, especially at Tidal Basin. Don't be fooled by its cliche image. There is a lot more than just high powered politics here!
Arriving at the shiny new Atatürk airport terminal it was easy to forget that this is a city with a history of more than 2600 years, where the old meets the new and the East meets the West. Obtaining a visa to enter the country is certainly less hassle than many, being as it is just a matter of queuing to pay for a sticker..
