Somehwat similar in feel and concept to Spain’s tapas bars, the unpretentiousmeyhanes of Istanbul, Turkey are a world unto themselves, frequented by young and old, rich and poor, fancy and dowdy — they’re probably the only spots in the city where you can witness such disparate groups hanging out together. They’re loud, dodgy, bustling, and popular for celebrations (and if you’re wondering what Muslim Turks are doing drinking, we’re obviously still pretty liberal on the question of alcohol). keep reading