About Us

Locally informed, globally inspired

About MyDestination.com:

My Destination Istanbul is part of the My Destination network. A global network of sites created in 2006 by two young entrepreneurs, James Street & Neil Waller. My Destination is focused on providing websites that offer unrivalled levels of local information, actually written by locals. Each site is run by a team on the ground in each destination who have their fingers on the pulse and are providing real time information. The websites combine accurate information on the local area and businesses with the added usability of an online booking engine, offering travellers a one-stop shop where they can research and book their holiday on a single website.
The websites are fresh and simple in design, with a firm focus on quality and quantity of content. Reviews are always written first-hand and every effort is taken to obtain the best images and information available in order to present a true representation of the services on offer. User-generated content and feedback is also built into the website, building upon content quantity and accuracy; major features of the service we provide.
My Destination continues to go from strength to strength and is always looking for new and exciting destinations to add to the network,so if you would like to join our team and be part of our growing network then click on our logo below to find out more about our business.

Heading up My Destination Istanbul - Alper Tutak

Alper has a major in industrial engineering but never ended up doing anything engineering related! Instead he got the Finance bug and has been working in the banking and finance sector for the last 6 years. He has always been looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity and like to take on new challenges, when he came across My Destination he decided that now was the time to take on his own project. Having lived in Istanbul for 12 years, he still finds it a fascinating city, the culture, the bustling nightlife, the diversity and the way of life that is seen and experienced in Istanbul.

The site’s writer and editor, Helen Simpson, hails all the way from New Zealand. Helen, who is a graduate of Political Science and English literature, travelled through Turkey intending to visit for only a few weeks. It didn’t take long before she was captivated by the beauty and energy of Istanbul and decided to stay. After a stint living in Sultanahmet, Beyoglu and finally Kadiköy, Helen was introduced to many of the common queries and problems visitors face when in Istanbul and wanted to do something to make the city more accessible to foreigners.

Meeting Helen was the event which encouraged Alper to take up this challenge. During their first meeting, they realized that they were both on the same frequency and decided to work together to share their enthusiasm for Istanbul.

"I am really excited about My Destination Istanbul, I believe it will be a big challenge for a city as big as Istanbul...but I am very confident of achieving success and having a great time with the support of the MyDestination team and network."

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