Istanbul, Turkey

It was a good decision to do an 8-hour layover at Istanbul, Turkey. Got the chance to be in Europe for the first time. Getting my visa was as simple as giving my passport and $20, the public transportation makes sense and is efficient. My friend Sean and I were able to tour Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, the streets of Istanbul, eat kebap food on the streets, and shop at a large shopping mall. Overall, a great and efficient way to spend 8 hours. P.S. There are a lot of stray cats and dogs.