a woman with wings travelling the world solo
I did very little shopping, or none actually in these areas. Yet these are likely to be on your itinerary if you are visiting Istanbul. The Grand Bazaar because the whole thing is an attraction in itself. The Istiklal avenue because it is a main street hard to miss on the other side of the … Continue reading Shopping in two different Eras in Istanbul – The Grand Bazaar & Istiklal Avenue
When you think of Istanbul the first image that comes to mind is probably that of Hagia Sophia. The Mosque that once was a Church, the Church that became a Mosque, and the Mosque that became a Museum to be turned back into Mosque. Yet I doubt anyone really goes to Hagia Sophia for prayer. … Continue reading Visiting the mosques of Istanbul
Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your myth Rumi Likely, you have heard of the famous 13th-century poet Rumi. The first time I came across his words was in Sarajevo, Bosnia, realising my ignorance for not knowing such an influential scholar - likely because he was Islamic and I had … Continue reading The Sufi Whirling Dancers – a 700-year experience in the heart of Istanbul
If you have more time in Istanbul, one of the things I definitely recommend is a cruise on the Bosphorus. I indulged in a small group yacht cruise that included some drinks and snacks, information about the places we were cruising by and took us to the Asian side of Istanbul. I used Velena Cruises … Continue reading A cruise on the Bosphorus & visiting the Dolmabahçe Palace
I'm so happy to finally be writing about one of the most wonderful things about Istanbul - the cats. Avoiding them when visiting the city is impossible - they are everywhere. If anything, you've got to be careful not to step in one. And the most incredible thing is that while these cats would be … Continue reading The Cats of Istanbul
The Winged Bone 