Asim
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My flight from Pakistan to Canada stops in Istanbul for 7 days. I've been living in Turkey (though not Istanbul) for the last four years so I know Istanbul quite well.
I want to know what you think I should do...
1. Hang out in Istanbul for the one week
or
2. Take a short flight to Rome and stay there for 5 days. I've never been to Italy.
Take note: I would have to fly back to Istanbul to continue on my flight to Canada after the one week. The other factor is that I'll be with my wife and two kids (5 year old and 1 year old). I'm the guy with the brassed Leica MP and one kid latched on my back and the other being pushed in a stroller!
I wonder if it is worth the hassle of flying all the way to Rome with the family for one week. I'll have to pay for flights and perhaps more expensive hotels. Or would I enjoy Istanbul more even though I've seen most of the touristy sights. Perhaps you have other recommendations for Istanbul or any other itinerary?
I want to know what you think I should do...
1. Hang out in Istanbul for the one week
or
2. Take a short flight to Rome and stay there for 5 days. I've never been to Italy.
Take note: I would have to fly back to Istanbul to continue on my flight to Canada after the one week. The other factor is that I'll be with my wife and two kids (5 year old and 1 year old). I'm the guy with the brassed Leica MP and one kid latched on my back and the other being pushed in a stroller!
I wonder if it is worth the hassle of flying all the way to Rome with the family for one week. I'll have to pay for flights and perhaps more expensive hotels. Or would I enjoy Istanbul more even though I've seen most of the touristy sights. Perhaps you have other recommendations for Istanbul or any other itinerary?