Istanbul, Turkey: Visiting the Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi)
I was so glad to have made the visit to Topkapi Palace. I actually came here 2 days before my…
Turkey: Marmara – Istanbul (Fatih)
A List of Street Foods (& Fast Foods) in Istanbul
Istanbul is just like any country in Asia, the streets are bejeweled with trippings (trappings actually) of food! Especially in…
Turkish Coffee at Grand Vezir (Istanbul, Turkey) and a Chance Meeting
In my travels, I have learned that in order to find cool places, I sometimes have to rely on my…
Istanbul, Turkey: The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
The Blue Mosque (original name is Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is perhaps the most popular mosque in Istanbul. This is also…
Yeni Cami: The New Mosque of Istanbul
The entrance of Yeni Cami mosque. It is always very busy here on this square. This breathtaking view of the…
Turkish Ritual for Boys: Wearing the ‘Sultan-like’ Circumcision Costume
In Istanbul I have seen a number of boys in Sultan-like costumes parading the streets and parks with their families…
Turkish Lunch with a View in Istanbul: Dolmas and Sarmas at the Konyali
This is one of my favourite lunches mainly because of the setting and the spectacular view. If you come to…
Getting into the Tea Drinking Groove in Istanbul
You wouldn’t believe it but I walked for this 4-day Istanbul trip approximately 60 kilometres. SIXTY KILOMETRES in a span…