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Church of St. Stephen of the Bulgars
Istanbul

Church of St. Stephen of the Bulgars

November 15, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time The Church of St. Stephen of the Bulgars is one of the world’s last surviving pre-fabricated cast iron churches. After the original wooden...

Caddebostan Beach
Istanbul

Caddebostan Beach

November 15, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Caddebostan Beach is located in the Asian side of Istanbul in Kadikoy area. It was a popular spot in the 1950’s and has...

Tax-free/ VAT Refund
Travel Tricks

Tax-free/ VAT Refund

November 15, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Many countries, mostly those of the EU area, offer tax-free (VAT-free) shopping for foreign tourists. VAT (Value-Added Tax) is the tax that residents...

Skype
Travel Tricks

Skype

November 14, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Okay, so Skype is nothing new. It’s a free internet phone service for your computer or smartphone. Most of you probably already use...

Replace Lost Chargers
Travel Tricks

Replace Lost Chargers

November 14, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time So you left your cellphone charger in a hostel in Paris and you’re already miles away in Amsterdam? Well, don’t curse yourself over...

DIY Passport Photo
Travel Tricks

DIY Passport Photo

November 14, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time In some countries, passport photo services charge outrageous pricing. It doesn’t help either that consulates tend to ask for a ridiculous amount of...

VisaMapper
Travel Tricks

VisaMapper

November 14, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Depending on what nationality you have, visa fees can cost quite a bit. Perhaps a way to save that money upfront, even before...