Turkey
In Hong Kong this would be an opium den.
I’m a big fan of lazy from time to time, especially when I can incorporate a bit of culture into the equation and call it ‘part of traveling’. (See my occasional predilection towards gluttony, for reference). The nargile cafes of Istanbul, then, satisfy a very smoky and dark part of my personality. After all they have … Continue reading
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
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