Getting all ‘touristy’ in Istanbul
There’s a bit of a stigma among experienced travellers when it comes to visiting ‘touristy spots’. All this talk of ‘finding off-the-beaten-track places’ and…
Read MoreIstanbul
50 Ways to Experience ISTANBUL
So you’re travelling to Istanbul and you have no idea where to begin. That’s understandable, the city is massive (it spans two continents!) and…
Read More
Istanbul, It’s a Great Place to Linger
For the past two months I used Istanbul as my little jump off point for trips to Bulgaria, Israel and Jordan, accumulating as many…
Read More
Whirling Dervishes: Attending a Sema Ceremony in Istanbul
I jolted in my seat as the five cloaked mystics slapped their palms to the ground and rose in unison. The entire room was…
Read More
Istanbul’s Stray Cats in Photos
A woman drinking tea on her door stoop drops a hot dog to the ground. A young man at a baked potato stand collects…
Read More
Turkish Delight and a Cup of Tea in Istanbul
“She’s here!” he grinned. “Finally! We have been waiting for her.” You’d think I was old friends with the man who welcomed me into…
Read More