I spent 3 days in Istanbul for a summit. As usual there wasn't a lot of time to explore the area but Istanbul seems to be a very beautiful city.

I was somewhat disappointed by the palace though. New York times lists it as one of the 1000 places you have to see before you die but I guess I would have a different priority list.

However it's a beautiful place and I would like to see it in the summer.

Dubai, Bahrain and Egypt will be next...