On Cloud Nine
I am both a tea and a coffee drinker, so Istanbul was my kind of place; strong, Turkish coffee scents the air, and men dash to and fro carrying trays […]
Sultans, Tiles and Circumcision
My favourite part of the Topkapi Palace is the area known as the Fourth Courtyard. Here the lovely gardens and terraces are home to a number of kiosks and pavilions […]
Bridging the Ages
Istanbul’s Galata Bridge connects the old town with the new; atop are the trams and the fishermen, beneath are the bright lights and restaurants, beyond are the domes and minarets. […]
I is for… Istanbul
And a very cold, dull, grey Istanbul at that – it’s not that I edited out the colour, there just wasn’t any there in the first place. Linked to Tagged […]
A Golden Moment at Topkapi
The Topkapi Palace was built in a brilliant location, with stunning views onto the water below. The Palace is now a museum and on the whole I’d say that a […]
City of Diversity
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their […]
Abandoned in Istanbul
I returned yesterday from my first ever visit to Istanbul. I found it to be a vibrant place, full of contrasts: old and new; East and west; spicy and sweet. […]
Ruby Juice to Quench your Thirst
Juicy red pomegranates abound in Istanbul. Linked to Photo a Week: Red, Six Word Saturdays, Weekly Top Shot and Ruby Tuesday.
Simit-selling on Galata Bridge
Traditional sesame-covered simits are on the move on Galata Bridge. This vendor is a man on a mission as there are many hungry fishermen to feed. Linked to Theme Day: […]
Where am I this week?
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it.
Travel with Intent 