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…
Istanbul
50 Things to do in Istanbul, Turkey
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…
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…
Watching a Whirling Dervishes 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…
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…
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…