Istanbul's Golden Horn offers panoramic views of the Old Town, a chance to see how the fishermen are doing, and plenty of options for a meal, including Istanbul's version of fast food: fresh mackerel sandwiches. For urban energy, join the million commuters who ferry over and back daily from the Asian side to the European. Subscribe at http://goo.gl/8iBEnS for weekly updates on more European destinations.

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