Have you noticed how many cats there are in Istanbul? Now honestly, I didn’t start out taking photographs of Istanbul cats. I was just going about my day, shopping in Istanbul, when I would spot one or two. In fact, I have to say that while I was there, I did notice an abundance of …
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Things to do in Istanbul For so many years, I have wanted to go to the city of Istanbul. I never really had an idea about what it would be like, but knew that it was a right dab in the middle of the East and the West. Straddling both Europe and Asia, making it the …
Quotes on Patriotism: Republic Day in Istanbul While I was in Istanbul, it was a national holiday known as Republic Day, and the flags of Turkey were out in full force. It was the best display of patriotism I have ever encountered. There was a religious holiday going on as well, so festivities were in …
Wanderings Through Istanbul, Turkey It is an early weekday morning as I stare out the window of my yellow taxi passing a multitude of red and blue celebration flags. No matter how often I visit exotic Istanbul, Turkey, I always feel like there is something majestic and mysterious about it. Exotic Istanbul Something wafting in …
Cistern Istanbul Cistern Istanbul is an extraordinary subterranean structure, built by Justinian in 532 AD. It is the largest surviving Byzantine cistern in İstanbul City. Apparently, there are several cisterns in Istanbul. It is now one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. It is especially popular during the summer when its cavernous depths stay …
It doesn’t matter if you are heading out to the mainland or coastal Croatia, one thing is for sure, their food is delicious. One you don’t want to miss out on. For those who will visit the country for the first time, it is a good idea to research Croatian cuisine. This way, you will …
Antigua is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Guatemala. The rolling highlands and impressive colonial architecture have drawn crowds from different parts of the world. Aside from that, they are also making waves for their well-known Antigua Guatemala restaurants. The Elusive List of the Best Restaurants In Antigua, Guatemala By an Expert! Tourists …
Many women in the Middle East are known for their exotic beauty. Almost all of them looked beautiful to me! Actually, it was difficult to figure out if they were beautiful or not, based strictly on their eyes. However, it is understandable that they would use any form of Kohl eyeliner to deepen the mystery about …
If you love to travel, there are probably many things that you enjoy about it. Something that a lot of keen travelers enjoy about the process is when it gives you that real sense of a culture shock. For some people, this is not enjoyable, and it could even be determined as a problem. But …
In addition to being a country of great importance, Greece cuisine is responsible for having world-famous foods such as Moussaka, Spanakopita, Feta Cheese, and Frappes. Greece is widely known for using its fresh ingredients to create some of the most tantalizing Greek dishes. In this article, I would like to share with you 25 Greek …
Chora Museum Chora Museum is No Ordinary Museum! The sights and sounds that are Istanbul are so difficult to explain, but I tried to show you this through my streets of Istanbul article. At first, I was so overwhelmed with the mass difference between the western world and Turkey that I had a hard …
An interesting perspective on bucket lists is that if you don’t write your goals, ideas, and dreams down, they never seem to get accomplished. I have always heard to write them down very specifically so that you can accomplish them. When it comes to travel, I will quote American Airlines, who opens up their safety …