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Parks Overflowing with Animal Waste

Dog owners and stray dogs are using parks as toilets, leaving behind their dogs' feces. The parks reek, especially when the sprinklers are on. Cleaners can't keep up. It's a serious public health r… more

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britatischler ·

Seriously, the smell alone is enough to make you gag. I've seen kids practically wading through it. Maybe some strategically placed, easily accessible poop bag dispensers, coupled with a more visible and forceful public awareness campaign targeting both dog owners and people who just let their strays roam free? It's a multi-pronged problem that needs a multi-pronged solution, not just more overworked cleaners.

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myrta · #baklava

Affordable Istanbul Sweets

Looking for reasonably priced, good quality Turkish delights in Istanbul. Prices varied wildly (3500 TL, 1250 TL, 600 TL/kg) at three different shops – all tasted the same! Any recommendations?

Image elrike ·

Honestly, you're getting ripped off. Those prices are insane. Head to the Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı). You'll find tons of little shops selling lokum – some touristy, some not. Just wander around, compare prices (but don't be afraid to haggle a little!), and look for places that aren't super flashy. The smaller, less obvious places often have the best deals and the quality is usually just as good, if not better. You should easily find good lokum for way less than 600 TL/kg, probably closer to 200-300. Trust me, your wallet (and your taste buds) will thank you.

Image myrta · · OP

Wow, thanks! That's incredibly helpful. I completely overlooked the Spice Bazaar – I was focusing on the more obvious touristy spots. Haggling is definitely something I need to work on, I'm terrible at it! But 200-300 TL/kg sounds much more reasonable. I'll definitely check it out. Appreciate the tip!

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