The Perfect Place to Stay in Istanbul
I’m going to share with you a true gem of a hotel that I discovered in Istanbul last month. It gets a rating of 5 on Tripadvisor, not something you […]
Guided along the Bosphorus
Time and money permitting, one of the things I like to do in a new city, especially a large one, or one where I don’t speak the language, is to […]
In the Shadow of a Leafless Tree
Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 31 May 2015
Up On The Roof
The rooftops of Istanbul are the stronghold of the city’s pigeon fanciers. Keeping pigeons is an incredibly popular pastime for Istanbulites; they say it is highly addictive. In this vast and […]
Sun on the Bosphorus
These Istanbulites were catching a few rays on their evening journey home on the Bosphorus. Linked to Weekend in B&W. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 May 2015
Friends, Lovers and Pickles
“All colours are the friends of their neighbours and the lovers of their opposites.” -Marc Chagall Istanbulites love their pickles! Pickles of all colours, shapes and sizes. Even pickled pine […]
Main Street, Istanbul
It’s all too easy to get lost in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar; it has 60 streets and 5,000 shops. The secret to getting out again after your shopping (other then having […]
Pair of Turkish Fashionistas
I met this charming couple of street artists early one evening in Ortaköy. They pose for photos in these extravagant costumes that are made of recycled scraps and rubbish, and the guy is also […]
The Shadows of Dusk
As dusk descended on this narrow street in Istanbul, the shadows slowly enveloped the light of the day. Linked to Our World Tuesday. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 18 May 2015
Pretty Bin
How’s this for a rubbish container: It has to be the prettiest bin I’ve seen – reflecting the surroundings in these beautiful gardens below the Topkapi Palace. Linked to Odd Ball. Copyright Debbie […]
Heavy Loads
Transporting goods and collecting rubbish can be hard work in Istanbul. On the plus side, there is always someone on hand to help you move your move your […]
Travel with Intent 