1 Have your earlobes pierced by someone who is experienced and understands sterile technique. Piercing by someone inexperienced can result in infections or a cosmetically poor result. 2  The initial posts should be 14-carat gold or stainless steel.  Do not remove the posts for 6 weeks.
Istanbul (/ËÉªstÃ¦nËbÊl/ or /ËÉªstÃ¦nËbuËl/ or /ÉªËstÃ¦nbÊl/; Turkish: Ä°stanbul [isËtÉnbuÉ«] ( listen)), historically known as Constantinople and Byzantium, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural, and historic center.
By Amanda Briney, Contributing Writer. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and is among the 25 largest urban areas in the world. It is located on the Bosporus Strait and covers the entire area of the Golden Horn-a natural harbor. Because of its size, Istanbul extends into both Europe and Asia.