Istanbul is a city that has wooed writers of crime, travel, history, classics and romance for centuries, wearing audaciously on its sleeve an unexplained air of mystery and orientalism — and providing the backdrop for books, movies and artistic creations.
Istanbul
The cats of Istanbul
If you have been in Istanbul, chances are you have seen cats everywhere. So much is the love for these felines that murals of cats appear on walls in shopping areas…
Is it safe to visit Turkey? Hell YES
My second visit to Turkey has been nothing short of magical. I am not sure what I expected, especially my visit was so soon after the June 29 blasts, but definitely not this.
To buy or not to buy souvenirs when you travel
In the beginning when I traveled, I ended up buying souvenirs. In fact, I would devote a good amount of time and money into this endeavor.
The Museum of Innocence in Istanbul is a work of art
A visit to the Museum of Innocence is highly recommended – whether you are a fan of Orhan Pamuk or not. The Museum, named after the Nobel Prize winning book of the same name is in the Cukurcuma area (near Taksim) of Istanbul.