Along the night, a thin white shawl Surrounded every remote nook and cranny of the city. One might think it is the hungry jackals climbing down the mountains That filled the streets of Istanbul quietl… more →
Poets of Turkey and Azerbaijanwrote 1 month ago: Just posing on the street in front of the Galata tower. … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Today’s featured book is Baksheesh by Esmahan Aykol, translated by Ruth Whitehouse Bribery can get y … more →
wrote 6 months ago: I remember when I was a kid, Dad used to take me for English movies especially Bond movies as those … more →
wrote 11 months ago: Visitors flood into the streets of Istanbul from Cruise Ships that dock at KARAKOY port, a main tran … more →
wrote 1 year ago: After a night visiting some of the cafes and night clubs on Esteghlal Street, day 3 started with a v … more →
wrote 1 year ago: On checking in and settling in our hotel room, we decided to unpack all our new york winter gear and … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Travelling to a foreign country means exploring the new and the different. And what easier way to do … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Along the night, a thin white shawl Surrounded every remote nook and cranny of the city. One might t … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Welcome to Istanbul The flight was not as long as I thought. As I sat next to a gentleman who was … more →
wrote 2 years ago: A narrow street (sokak) in the centre of Istanbul. During the day you can see restaurant workers mak … more →
wrote 9 years ago: Ever since thousands of ANZAC troops died fighting for freedom on its shores, Turkey has been a Mecc … more →