Istanbul is as much about eating as it is about wandering and sightseeing. Well, at least it is for us, anyway, and, as we're writing this post from the city right now, we've already had the discussion of what we're going to eat for lunch when we go out later on. We're staying in the Galata area of … [Read more...]
Where To Stay In Istanbul – We Know Where We Want To Be
May 26, 2015 4 Comments
Our last post was all about us getting to know the Galata neighbourhood a bit better, and, for this particular blog post, we're still in Galata...but we're being a bit nosey. In Istanbul, all the sights and sounds of the city are right here, right now, in your face, when you're walking around. … [Read more...]
Galata: Glad To Get To Know You
May 22, 2015 6 Comments
Galata: As a tourist in Istanbul it's that place where you go to once you've exhausted the magnificent sights of Sultanahmet; Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya), the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), Topkapı Palace. Should you fancy a stroll up the hill towards Beyazıt, the Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşısı) and … [Read more...]
Pasha Place Apartment – Living In Istanbul On A City Break
April 30, 2015 12 Comments
Over a few posts in the next couple of weeks, we want to take you on a little tour of a particular corner of Istanbul; Galata... Galata is an area we've always liked, but it's a neighbourhood that we've really come to love over the last few days, purely because we've got to know it a little … [Read more...]
The Famous Taksim – Tünel Historic Tram, Istanbul
October 2, 2012 8 Comments
Yesterday evening and through the night, Fethiye had its first, long awaited, late summer rain. Heavy skies and humidity preceded it and we were grateful to wake up this morning to flat calm sea, views of the hills and, more importantly, a bit of fresh air. We're starting to wind down now after … [Read more...]
Istanbul Street Food: Late Night Kokoreç And Midye Tava
July 24, 2012 15 Comments
Back in April we flew to Rome from Turkey and, as we were flying from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, it meant we got to spend a night in our favourite city, Istanbul. It all coincided with a meet-up with some other bloggers...which meant going out for drinks...which of course meant ending the evening … [Read more...]
Lovin’ Taksim Square, Istanbul
April 11, 2012 11 Comments
On Monday, we posted that in a couple of weeks time we will be flying to Rome from Istanbul. Albeit a very fleeting visit, it does mean that we're going to be able to squash in a bit of time in our favourite city before we fly and we'll be staying overnight, somewhere around the Taksim Square … [Read more...]
Exploring Çukurcuma – Istanbul’s Woodcraft Centre
January 31, 2012 7 Comments
There's always an area of any city that becomes the place to see, to be seen and to know about. While we were living in the UK in Manchester, this area was the Northern Quarter. In Istanbul, tucked away in the back streets of Beyoğlu is the old area known as Çukurcuma and, during the last couple of … [Read more...]
Turkish Food: Celebrating Turşu In Istanbul
November 16, 2011 20 Comments
People who read this blog a lot will know that we have a bit of a 'thing' for Turkish pickles. Type pickles into our search box on the left and you will see the list of posts we've done in celebration of the tantalising taste of fruit and vegetables preserved in vinegar. Even the thought of it now … [Read more...]
Turkish Street Food: Tantuni Kebab
November 3, 2011 14 Comments
For us, the most exciting part of being in Istanbul is the food; mainly the street food. Last year, we couldn't keep away from the deep-fried hamsi at Karaköy fish market, returning on numerous occasions over the few days we were there. When we were back in Fethiye, we drooled at the very thought of … [Read more...]
