Turkey

Photo of the Day: Istanbul

July 30, 2011

When I first moved to Europe, my first “exotic” trip outside of London was to Istanbul. It is one of the most enchanting cities I’ve visited, with its beautiful mosques and towering minarets. I remembering staying at the Swissotel Istanbul and being spoiled with Turkish delights every single night with a view of the Bosphorus […]






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Istanbul: the other side of the world

June 6, 2007

I’m on a whirlwind 32 hour trip to Istanbul. This place is incredible. I have never experienced anything more exotic, unknown and fresh. I know NOTHING about this place, which makes me love it even more. I’m tongue tied and lost in a language that sounds like a mix of French, Arabic and Indian. This […]






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