This City in Europe and Asia Is One of the Best Places to Travel in 2025 — Here’s What T+L’s Editor in Chief Does When She Visits

Istanbul, Turkey, continues to captivate travelers in 2025. Here’s what our Editor in Chief recommends:
- Visit the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
- Explore the Grand Bazaar
- Take a Bosphorus cruise
- Indulge in Turkish cuisine at Mikla restaurant
- Stay at the newly renovated Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
- Experience a traditional hammam at Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam
- Visit the trendy Karaköy neighborhood
- Enjoy sunset views from Galata Tower