The Food Of Turkey-Restaurants in Istanbul
Last but not least, we get to my favorite part of travel, food! I know I’ve said it a million times, it’s all about the food, and thankfully Turkish food did not disappoint. If you’re interested in food markets, then…
The Other Side of Istanbul; Istiklal Caddesi, Galata Tower, Beyoglu
There’s more to Istanbul than the old quarter’s Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Take just a short walk across the Galata bridge and find another, more modern world. Don’t be tempted to power walk across the Galeta Bridge.…
Riding the Ferries in Istanbul and a Bosphorus Cruise
One of the best parts of hanging out in Istanbul is riding the ferries to get from one part of the city to another. Where else in the world can you go from one continent to another, still be in…
Visiting the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul
During the planning process for this trip I did a lot of reading, both online and in the DK Eyewitness Istanbul guidebook. I also discovered Rick Steves’ app which I downloaded to my phone and then listed his podcasts on Turkey…
A Visit to Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace and Harem
Visiting the Topkapi Palace is like peeling back the layers of an onion. No, wait. It’s more like one of those Russian dolls, with one inside of another getting progressively smaller. Ok, sort of but not really, but you get…
The Cats of Turkey
It’s no secret both David and I love our kitties. When we travel, we’re always on the search to get our fix because we so miss our three cats back home. Turkey was heaven for us. Every time we stepped…
Visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey; Tips and Photos
Determined to make the most of our sightseeing time while staying in Sultanahmet, we made sure to visit the Blue Mosque on one of our days there. Like the Hagia Sofia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque…
Istanbul At Night
Cities always have a different feel at night. Some, like Naples, can be intimidating when you first set out in the dark, but also show their quirky side. Istanbul lights up its most famous monuments, the Hagia Sofia and the Blue…
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