Cookery in Motion
Eating in Istanbul is a delight – you can sample a cacophony of tastes, influenced by the disparate regions of Turkey and the many nations that have passed through this country […]
Tools of the Tea Trade
These shiny metal trays are a vital tool of the tea sellers in Istanbul. In this nation of tea drinkers, you are never far from a tea seller. Whether you […]
Turkish Shadows
Three people studying the information outside the now-closed railway station at Haydarpasa on the Asian side of Istanbul. Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 25 April 2015
Blue Mosque at Dawn
-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 86 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own […]
In the Haze of an Istanbul Mist
The February mist may blur the domes and minarets, but the views from the Topkapi Palace are undeniable stunning. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 6 April 2015
Mosque Ahead, Wet Behind!
There are great views of the Blue Mosque from these benches, but sitting presented a risk of severe dampness to unprotected behinds. Linked to Bench Series and My Sunday Photo. Copyright Debbie Smyth, […]
Top 10 Books on my Istanbul Travel Reading List
I love to read a selection of books based on […]
Like Precious Earrings
“Mosques proud like her precious earrings Stone and metal on the wind sing These the melodies of two earths and minds If we listened, oh what we might find…” – […]
Mist on the Bosphorus
Linked to B&W Wednesdays. Posted by Debbie Smyth, 11 March 2015
Rainy Days in 2014
My travels in 2014 were well-blessed with bright, dry days. The dreadful storms that ravaged parts of England didn’t affect my area, and I even missed some of the worst […]
Travel with Intent 