Originally Posted by
BigFlyer
Given that the original poster is originating in Charlotte - they are likely to be pretty exhausted by the time they get to IST. Not the best mental/physical state in which to explore Istanbul, nor do deal with things if they go wrong.
While I appreciate people’s opinions, I was looking for insights. Regarding opinions on whether I should do this or not:
- I’ve flown transatlantic/transpacific J/F. I will sleep 5 hours or more which for me puts me in great shape sleep wise.
- I’ve been to Istanbul before, and am perfectly fine going on a 4 hour adventure to the Grand Bazaar.
- I’m willing to deal with difficult situations (clearly I made the post)
I post this for the multiple people who’ve tried to say how terrible an idea this is and how “risky” when I clearly realize up front, the worst case scenario is I lose a day and ~$200/ticket to get to Budapest.
What is helpful is people who have shared specific experiences or specifically why something may or May not work out, which gives me the information to weigh the risk.