Walking on a typical Istanbul street, as if any street in Istanbul could ever be considered typical, is like stepping back in time. How far back in time just depends on which corner you turn. The cobblestone roads lined with Ottoman-era buildings; bakeries, mosques, spice souqs and fake luxury shops, fish markets beside tool shops,Continue reading “Exploring the Cumbas of Istanbul: A Creative Architectural Solution to Limited Space”
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What I Learned Eating Breakfast Around The World
Food is a big part of any culture, and the first meal of the day is important for setting the tone for your new surroundings. In this post I’ve gathered my top breakfast recipes from all the countries I’ve travelled to, including India, Korea, Spain and more.
The Iconic Ottoman Explorers who wandered the Empire
The Ottoman Empire was a vast and powerful state that stretched from the Balkans to the Middle East and beyond. During its long and storied history, the Ottoman Empire was home to a number of intrepid explorers who ventured forth to discover new lands and peoples. These explorers hailed from all walks of life andContinue reading “The Iconic Ottoman Explorers who wandered the Empire”
The History and Design of Istanbul’s Grand Post Office
In the historical peninsula, a city heritage shines right in the middle of the famous route from Sultanhamam Street to Mahmutpasa at one end and from Ankara Street to Babiali at the other end; Sirkeci Grand Post Office building. This work, which is located at the most vivid and crowded part of the city, hasContinue reading “The History and Design of Istanbul’s Grand Post Office”
First Look at the Controversial Taksim Square Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has inaugurated a mosque in Taksim Square, Istanbul after decades of court battles public debate, and protests over building a large religious symbol in the heart of the city. The imposing Art Deco Style Mosque features a 30-meter (98-feet) high dome and combines the Ottoman and contemporary arch. Designed byContinue reading “First Look at the Controversial Taksim Square Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey”
Jordan’s Hejaz Railway depicts an Ottoman legacy
The Jordanian Hejaz Railway, which connects Damascus and Amman to Medina in Saudi Arabia, is a historic example of Ottoman creativity that has made the spiritual journey easier for Muslim pilgrims. The Hejaz railway line is one of the oldest in the region and the world. It was built in 1902 during the reign ofContinue reading “Jordan’s Hejaz Railway depicts an Ottoman legacy”
History of the PTT, the Turkish and Ottoman Postal and Telegraph Services.
When travelling around Turkey, you’ll spot yellow PTT boxes, cargo vans, offices and more all over. PTT, an abbreviation for Posta ve Telgraf Teşkilatı, is the national post and telegraph directorate of Turkey. Formerly, the organization was named Posta Telgraf Telefon. After the privatization of the telephone telecommunications service business, the directorate was renamed, keeping its acronym. ItContinue reading “History of the PTT, the Turkish and Ottoman Postal and Telegraph Services.”
Visting Europes Tallest Tower, Istanbul’s Çamlıca Kule is Turkey’s Ultra Futuristic Supertall TV & Radio Tower
Istanbul’s Çamlıca television and Radio Tower is a soon to open television studio and observation tower located in downtown Istanbul, Turkey. Upon completion is the highest tower in Europe, surpassing the Eiffel Tower with a total height of 369 meters (1,210 ft). Named the Çamlıca Kule, the futuristic looking tower soars above the Bosphorus andContinue reading “Visting Europes Tallest Tower, Istanbul’s Çamlıca Kule is Turkey’s Ultra Futuristic Supertall TV & Radio Tower”
Visit Istanbul’s most Beautiful Starbucks is in an Old Soviet Prison
A first person perspective walk around a new Istanbul Starbucks located in the recently renovated Narmanlı Han. These recently renovated courtyard is located in the famous pedestrianized İstiklal Caddesi Street in Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. Today I went walking around the wonderfully social Istiklal Caddesi, Istanbul’s busiest shopping street. The courtyard and surrounding buildings wereContinue reading “Visit Istanbul’s most Beautiful Starbucks is in an Old Soviet Prison”
Sunrise to Sunset in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula
As with many metropolis around the world, Istanbul has a rich street culture full of activities, sounds and more. Today we wander from Fatih main street, up through the counterfeit market and then the backstreets where fake Nike and Adidas shoes are made. Bustling vendors and workers move thousands of products around the small shopsContinue reading “Sunrise to Sunset in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula”
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