I have a few personal Turkish favourites (I will throw in baklava though I don’t fancy sweet) that are strictly “meat based” – Adana kebabs top the list.
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Sumela Monastery
Nazar Boncuğu | Turkey’s protector from evil
In Turkey, “nazar” (evil eye) is a very common sight. You find them as beads, key chains, trinkets, door mats or just “nazar” hanging by a decorative thread just about anywhere.
Hamsi: Fish that rules the Black Sea
Two plates went straight to the floor at my feet. A saucer followed and then a few dozen spoons. I could have killed myself to save the embarrassment. What was it about a “musafir, Hindustani” that invited such calculated violence?
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.