Turkey: Witnessing the Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul
Who would have thought that a religious Islamic ritual will become a touristic spectacle? The whirling dervishes of the Mevlevi…
Turkey: Marmara – Istanbul (Beyoglu)
A Christian Church in Istanbul: Church of St. Anthony of Padua
When I was in Istanbul last year I did not expect to find a beautiful Christian Church, well except for…
Istanbul Vibrant Night Life Alley Scene in Beyoglu
Although Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country, it is first and foremost a secular country. Secularism however is not really…
Istanbul, Turkey: Fishing from the Galata Bridge and a Weird Encounter
Every traveller to Istanbul will always advise new visitors to walk on the centuries old Galata Bridge. The bridge is…
What you need to know about Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey
There is not much to see in Taksim Square (Taksim Meydanı or EstambeyoÄŸlu) really except for the monument in the…
Festive Bar & Restaurant Alley in Istanbul: Nevizade Street in Beyoglu
I discovered Nevizade Street on my first night in Istanbul. It was actually the first thing I walked into after…
Istanbul, Turkey: Last Minute Bosphorus Cruise
There are many cruises offered in Istanbul. From the ostentatious dinner cruises to pushing it to the next level by…
Young, Funky & Alternative Karaköy (Galata) Neighbourhood in Istanbul
The Galata neighbourhood in Beyoglu should not be confused with a different Karaköy area because it’s one and the same neighbourhood! Galata is…
Tophane & Cihanger: Hip & Local Feel Neighbourhoods in Beyoglu, Istanbul
Beyoglu in the European side of Istanbul is where many local Turks spend their day and evening. Galata, Istiklal Street…
360° Views of Istanbul
The 360 Istanbul Bar & Restaurant in Beyoglu does offer 360-degree views of the city. I was here for lunch…
Turkish Cuisine: Tavukgöğsü Kazadibi – Caramelised Chicken Breast Milk Pudding?
You know I am a curious cat. I know that Turkish cuisine is famous for its sweets and desserts. Turkish…
In Istanbul: Istiklal Street – The Crowds, Midnight Shopping and Being Picked Up by Men
I have never seen this massive number of people come down on a street, and I mean, Istiklal Street in…