The Athlete · Kaan · Istanbul
Büyükada
My favourite active day trip. No cars, just hills — rent a bike, ride the loops, then climb to the monastery on foot.
The largest, car-free Princes' Island, a ferry ride out, with pine hills to cycle and a monastery walk up to Aya Yorgi.
— Kaan, The Athlete
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