Pickle Heaven in Istanbul!
The pickle shops of Turkey fascinate me. Colourful window displays of jars of pickled fruits and vegetables tempt me inside. Pickles (turşu in turkish) grace the table with many turkish meals so these shops and the...
Tuesday Travel Bite: Istanbul's Basilica Cistern
It is very easy to walk by the unassuming entrance to Yerebatan Sarnayi, or the Basilica Cistern as it is often referred to. Opposite the Aya Sofia, you’ll find a small building next to the...
Istanbul's Hidden Street
Nestled between the Aya Sofia and the Topkapi Palace, lies a small cobblestoned street often overlooked by visitors to Istanbul. Sogukçesme Sokagi or Cold Fountain Street as it is more commonly known, is named after...
Istanbul's Aya Sofia Museum
Istanbul’s Aya Sofia Museum has had a chequered history but it remains the one sight in Istanbul that should not be missed. The Church of the Holy Wisdom, known also as Hagia Sophia in Greek...
Rüstem Pasha: My Favourite Mosque in Istanbul
Even a quick trip to Istanbul would not be complete without a visit to my favourite mosque in Istanbul: Rüstem Pasha Mosque. On a cold and wet day, I headed past the Spice Market in...
Postcard from……..Istanbul
Istanbul is one of my favourite cities in the world. The evocative mixture of old and new is vibrant and exciting. Wandering through Misir Çarsisi, or the Spice Bazaar or Egyptian Bazaar as it...
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