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Unmissable Guide To Local Food In Istanbul. Discover the best local flavours.

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By Rupert Parker Verified
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Rupert Parker goes in search of the best local flavours in his Guide to Local Food In Istanbul. I’m no stranger to Turkish food as I’m well served by local restaurants where I live in north London. So, arriving in Istanbul, I want to get off the tourist track and find out what the locals eat. The key to discovering the city’s hidden food culture is curiosity rather than a checklist.
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Food Guide to Istanbul off the Beaten Track

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By Rupert Parker Verified
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2 Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city of layers. Empires have risen and fallen here, and each has left traces in the local cuisine. Ottoman court traditions mingle with Black Sea influences, Balkan recipes, Anatolian cooking, and flavours brought by migrants from every corner of Turkey. The result is one of the world’s most diverse urban food scenes, much of it hidden in ordinary streets far from the postcard landmarks.
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The Wonderful Tropical Island Of Hainan Is More Than Just The Hawaii Of China

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By Rupert Parker Verified
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In The Tropical Island Of Hainan, Rupert Parker discovers rainforests, space launches and ethnic diversity. I’ve been to many regions of China, but the island of Hainan is completely different, more like its South Asian neighbours Vietnam and Thailand. That’s because it’s the southernmost point of China, with around 60% tropical rain forest. It’s been dubbed the Hawaii of China but it’s far more.
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