My Bucket List: The Turkey Edition

As I will be living and studying a year in Istanbul, I thought it might be a good idea to write down everything that I want to accomplish, experience and do during that time. My overall goal is to feel and live like a true local in Istanbul. Let’s do this!

• Visiting Dolmabahce Palace
• Knowing how to get around Istanbul without a map
• Visiting the unbelievable Pamukkale
• Being invited to Turkish wedding festivities
• Finding the best baklava in town
• Visiting a Turkish village
• Eating all flavors of Turkish delight
• Learning to speak some Turkish
• Exploring the Kadiköy market
• Bargaining in the Grand Bazaar
• Visiting the amazing Cappadocia
• Finally finding an apartment
• Enjoying the view on the Galata Tower at night
• Celebrating New Years Eve in Istanbul
• Trying a fish kebap
• Visiting the famous Princes’ Islands
• Being friends with one of Istanbul cats
• Going out typical Turkish
• Watching a Turkish soccer game in the stadion
• Finding the best view of Istanbul
• Having a beach vacation in Turkey
• Knowing how to cook at least one Turkish dish
• Visiting the ancient Ephesus
• Doing a touristy Bosporus tour
• Finding vegetarian Manti
• Having local friends
• Learning to make Turkish cay
• Trying the sugary and colorful macun

Is there anything else that you would add to my bucket list?