Intricate Craftsmanship
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 2 May 2015
Gülhane Reflections
Linked to Weekend Reflections. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 1 May 2015
Monochrome Otopark
Part of Weekend in B&W. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 1 May 2015
Welcome to Istanbul
” ‘I cannot accept your money…’ The Turk is pleasantly surprised and leaves the shop. The next morning when the barber opens his shop, he finds a thank you card […]
Blue Sky over Gülhane
Part of Skywatch Friday. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 30 April 2015
Tulip Festival in Istanbul
April in Istanbul is tulip time; parks, squares and roadsides all revel in the bright colours of these cup-shaped flowers. The word tulip, is believed to derive from the Ottoman Turkish tülbend […]
Across the Rooftops of Istanbul
-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 87 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 […]
Artsy Caravanserai in Istanbul
Linked to Artsy. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 29 April 2015
Resistence
The annual Istanbul Street Art Festival has, in the last two years, brought some giant murals to the district of Kadıköy, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. This piece is Resistencia by […]
Benches on the Bosphorus
The Bosphorus-side benches here in Ortaköy make the perfect spot to rest and admire both the modern Bosphorus Bridge and the ancient Ortaköy Mosque (officially known as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii or Grand Imperial Mosque […]
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 […]
Travel with Intent 