Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey

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Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey

STORY: Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul airport in Türkiye 2. various of Istanbul city, Istiklal Street, train carrying passengers, thousands of people walking down the street STORYLINE: Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, stands out in a recent survey as one of the most desirable travel destinations for solo travelers. The city ranked third in 2023 on the "top 20 European cities for solo travelers list" released by the Hungarian-based airline company Wizz Air in January based on Tripadvisor reviews. "Istanbul boasts a stellar 67 percent approval rating from tourists, earning it a five-star rating. Restaurants, in particular, received an outstanding 71 percent excellence rating," said the report. Stretching across Europe and Asia, Istanbul is the most visited city in the country by foreigners, hosting 16 million tourists d

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