haha.... oh maes, you're great. i missed out on seeing istanbul this summer, but i'm planning a trip back overseas in the next couple of years, everyone's told me about it's beauty. take care dude!
istanbul throws a little bit of everything, such a huge city that has been the capital for 3 empires. I really enjoy it. http://english.istanbul.com/?Vst=2 If you PM me before you come, I can tell lots about it, even guide you if you like and if I have the time.