Cevahir Mall -when taxi is better than bus

Like most seasoned travellers, the instant the word taxi comes up, unless left with no choice, we will try to find another cheaper mode of transport to get to our destination.

So, when the guy at the station told me I could get to Cevahir Mall via tram-bus instead of tram-taxi, I thought nothing of it. Therefore I wasn't prepared to go forth 11 stops only to backtrack via bus, another 11 stops . It's not just crazy, it's insane because the buses are driven at breakneck speed . But I was lucky to find 3 guardian angels, especially the tall, pony tailed, rocker looking guy who guided me till I got down in Mecidiyekoy. Mwah !

That below, is the Trump Towers.

 

Was a bit confusing to find initially, since the area doesn't get much tourists. Frankly, it didn't live up to the hype of being Europe's 2nd largest mall. I think it's small. Get it ? sMall.

And the reception is no help. When I asked her for directions I got an indignant " How the heck do I know ?" shrug. Sheesh. She can't be a Turk.

There are 2 supermarkets downstairs, I covered both and got bored pretty quick.

 Not into clothes cos of limited time, hence we head upstairs to the dedicated food floor.

Location : Sisli, Istanbul