Middle East
All Eyup
Inexplicably, the Pierre Loti Cafe way out in the Eyup district is meant to be a pretty common tourist attraction. While the view from the hilltop cafe and attached tram are nice, I found the cemetery and mosque down the hill far more interesting to explore. Perhaps better than either, though, is the ferry ride … Continue reading
That Post Where I Actually Encourage You to Take a Guide
I know I’ve only recently decried the ‘proper-tourist-trail’ thing, but one other experience in Istanbul left me thinking about whether or not a guide can be a good thing on occasion. After all don’t we oftentimes need a translator? Someone who can helps move not only between languages but in doing so between cultures? This … Continue reading
Back of the Bus
I feel like such a tourist lately. As part of the photography jobs I’ve been shooting with GetYourGuides.com, much of my time in Istanbul and Athens was spent squarely in the center of the tourst hordes. I’ve noticed that this has made a big difference in how much I like the pictures I’ve been taking. … Continue reading
Cruisin’ IST
Istanbul really seems, to me, like a city meant to be seen from a boat. Perhaps this explains why cruises on the Bosphorus are such a popular tourist activity. Get on a boat in Eminonu, maybe grab a fish sandwich on the way, and then spend the day watching this massive and ancient city flow … Continue reading
Fantastic Fatih
Does anybody else walk around new cities wondering in the back of their minds where the coolest spot to get an apartment for a few months would be? No? In Istanbul the Fatih neighborhood is without doubt the choice so far. The name means ‘conquerer’ and rightly so, as the cool level in Fatih could … Continue reading
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