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Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia – A magnificent host to history

sultanahmet | December 10th 2009 by sultan ahmet

In A.D. 532, Justinian the Great of the Eastern Roman Empire (Emperor Justinian I) took a decision to build a church that would make all the other religious monuments look pale before it. Hence, after a period of nearly five years in 537 A.D., Just read more

Misir Carsisi (Spice or Egyptian Bazaar) – Every Visitor’s De…

sultanahmet | November 25th 2009 by sultan ahmet

Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar in Eminonu Istanbul When visiting Istanbul, one cannot think of missing a visit to the famous markets of the city, including the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market. An advantage of visiting the Spice Market of Istanbul is that read more

Ferry Ride to Uskudar

A Pair of Panties & Boxers | November 5th 2009 by Monica

This post is part 14 of 17 of my trip to Istanbul. The series intends to give more than just a I-saw-this-and-did-that review. It aims to share the voice inside my head as I explore a world I’ve only read in books. After watching the street music read more

The Whirling Dervishes At The Sirkeci Train Station

A Pair of Panties & Boxers | October 29th 2009 by Monica

This post is part 12 of 17 of my trip to Istanbul. The series intends to give more than just a I-saw-this-and-did-that review. It aims to share the voice inside my head as I explore a world I’ve only read in books. By the time JC and I walked the read more

A Walk Along The Theodosian Walls

A Pair of Panties & Boxers | October 27th 2009 by Monica

This post is part 11 of 17 of my trip to Istanbul. The series intends to give more than just a I-saw-this-and-did-that review. It aims to share the voice inside my head as I explore a world I’ve only read in books. After devouring an entire feast read more

Istanbul at your feet

Travel in Istanbul | September 25th 2009 by Travel in Istanbul

View from the Hamdi Restaurant in Istanbul Have you ever asked yourself why tourists adore Istanbul? Definitely one of the reason is the position, with the Golden Horn on the one hand and the Bosphorus on the other, and a guaranteed sunset every ev read more

Istanbul, the city of two continents

Paradise of travel | September 20th 2009

Istanbul is a city where two civilizations meet, east and west. The city which is part of two continents, Asia and Europe. This city store so much very diverse culture, the western culture mixed with the traditional culture of the east. The building read more

Turcia partea a 2-a

Nimic de aratat | August 13th 2009 by mihai

Cea de-a treia zi petrecuta in Istanbul a fost, din punctul meu de vedere, si cea mai spectaculoasa. Intrucat era luni, cand destule muzee sunt inchise, tinta noastra principala a fost "croaziera" pe Bosfor. Cu numai 60 de lire(120 de lei) esti dus i read more

Turkish Fast Food Recommendations

Istanbul Insider Guide | July 5th 2009

We are consuming these everyday and believe me they are tasty, delicious and indispensable. So why not take a shot? You will not regret it: 1.Canim Cigerim: Serving grilled liver along with mezes. Clean, affordable so very popular before or after con read more

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