Istanbul Travel Blog
Embark on a virtual odyssey through our Istanbul Travel Blog and let us to be your compass, guiding you through the labyrinthine beauty, rich history, and invigorating energy of Istanbul, the city where east meets west, tradition embraces modernity, and every corner whispers stories waiting to be uncovered by intrepid souls like you.
Istanbul Earthquake: A 2026 Update
The 2023 earthquake in southeast Turkey with a huge death toll has highlighted the looming threat of a catastrophic earthquake...
Music school in Istanbul
Visit Music for Peace Foundation, witness free music education, and connect with the city's vibrant heart with The Other Tour!
I wanna guide The Other Tour
Trevor Brown wants to guide The Other Tour and sings about it.
The best Rumi quote
That 'field' that Rumi talked about. The field that is beyond our imagination. Or all of our imagination all come...
Khayyam’s Death
This is a piece written by Fazil Say, one of the most talented Turkish musicians, about the death of this...
Elif Shafak: The art of storytelling
Elif Shafak, arguably Turkey's best female author, gives a speech at TED talks about herself, about writing and life in general...
Useful Turkish Words and Phrases
Turkish is a difficult language. The following Turkish words and phrases are just enough to help you get your point...
Fazıl Say – Black Earth
Despite his immense talent and success, Fazil Say has faced significant challenges in his career, in relation to his outspoken...
Top 5 Things to Do in Istanbul
Most Istanbul tourism guidebooks (and guides themselves) offer you a pretty generic list of what to do in Istanbul. The...
Breakfast in Istanbul
Table spreads cover everything from marinated olives, to bee-licous honey, to fried eggs with sausage, to homemade jams, to the...
