...5 a.m. i wake up to singing which's coming from the mosque...these must be muslims praying... Now that Ramaddan has started they won't be able to have
another big meal until 5 p.m. islam is for ardent religious people with very
acute feeling for faith.
Istanbul is a city of mosques, markets,seafood, friendly Ahmeds and sexy Fatimahs)) and for sure one of the most suitable places to go for a romantic holiday if you're into oriental stuff...moreover and what nearly makes it a city from a fairy tale: there's not a thing impossible in istanbul...anything you want - you get it: fresh oysters at 2a.m. or a tango instructor at 3a.m. or a pair of earrings for your girlfriend at 4a.m. or a private piano player at 5a.m. or a boat trip with dozens of dolphins accompanying you along both sides of the Bosphorus...

important glossary:
Ramazan
Ataturk
mullah
mosque
Bosphorus /asian side/european side/
Taxim
Beyoglu
Istikkal caddesi

nice girls should stay away from:
Laleli
Aksaraj
Ordu caddesi
Fatih