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I have the best commute in the world. I take a 15 minute stroll from my apartment to the harbor and get on a boat. In a city with 12-20 million people, depending on who’s counting, and only two bridges, the ferries are the best transportation option. But in addition to being practical (and passing a bridge of bumper-to-bumper traffic does drive home the practicality), regular boat rides are perhaps my favorite aspect of life in the city. Public transportation gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the ride instead of dodging between lanes and fighting your way forward... -
Building bridges… will Istanbul get a third?
Written by Casey on February 15th, 2012 in I was in Turkey, Living in Turkey, Travel1 Comment
Will Istanbul get the controversial third Bosphorus bridge? Development was planned to start this year, but it seems it’s a rough road full of potholes./strong> Traffic. That’s all I’m saying, and if you’ve been to Istanbul, I need not explain. If you can’t picture an intercontinental traffic jam (you know, the ones that happen somewhere between Asia and Europe), take a taxi tour at peak hour across one of the Bosphorus bridges. Or even at 2am in the morning. Then you’ll know the very inspiration for building a third bridge across the Bosphorus Strait. Probably, you’ll even be swearing for... -
If Paris, New York, London and Milan are the main cities of fashion industry, Istanbul might be the next most popular city of fashion world. After being the culture capital in 2010, the city is ready to shine as the next fashion capital. Although Turkey is more involved in manufacturing, events like fashion weeks help to raise the country’s global profile in the industry. In the past days, the fourth Istanbul Fashion Week 2011 organized by ITKIB organization (Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters’ Associations), Fashion Designers Association (MTD), the United Brands Association (UBA) and the Istanbul Fashion Academy ( IMA)... -
The Istanbul Marathon: Once-a-year Opportunity to Walk Over the Bosphorus Bridge
Written by OnurInal on October 16th, 2010 in Living in Turkey6 Comments
The Bosphorus Bridge is one of the two bridges in Istanbul that connects Asia and Europe. Nevertheless, it is not one of the many bridges in the world that can be either walked across or climbed. It is open for the pedestrians only for a couple of hours every year. This once-a-year opportunity to walk over the Bosphorus Bridge is the Istanbul Marathon, popularly known as the Eurasia Marathon. The occasion comes again when thousands of people will be able to walk from Asia to Europe. The Istanbul Marathon will be run tomorrow between the two continents and about 100,000... -
Büyükdere: An Erstwhile Cosmopolitan Enclave on Bosporus
Written by OnurInal on September 27th, 2010 in HistoryNo comments yet
Büyükdere, the most northerly borough of Istanbul, is one of the historic neighborhoods on the European side of the Bosporus. It is famous for its beautiful promenade, wooden houses, cafes and fish restaurants. As most of the settlements on the upper Bosporus, Büyükdere had long been a cosmopolitan enclave. After a French ambassador had obtained the Sultan’s permission for the settlement of foreigners in this area, the bay of Büyükdere and the nearby Belgrade Forest was discovered by the embassies and their entourage in the second half of the 18th century. The ethno-confessional make-up of the emerging settlements in the... -
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Written by leisa on September 25th, 2010 in Living in TurkeyNo comments yet
What is it about birds? Alfred Hitchcock showed us they can be creatures to be feared, blood thirsty avian packs of murderous intent. To followers of Judaism and Christianity the image of an olive branch bearing white dove is a symbol of hope and peace. To Ancient Egyptians it was a long legged herron that created initially the universe and then gods, goddesses and men to live in it. For me personally, birds represent something a lot less complicated or involved. They are a glorious reminder of the magic that abounds in the city I now call home. Istanbul, Turkey.... -
The chaotic combination of yellow taxis, tourist buses and bustling passengers was a far cry from the horse and cart I was expecting, complete with mosques, crumbling buildings and sand dunes. As I stepped out of Istanbul’s airport, anticipation of the unexpected was fluttering in the pit of my stomach like a trapped butterfly. Considering my knowledge of Turkey was based on horror news articles (only the very worse make it international) and old movies involving trains and daughters, the possibility of confronting a conservative culture lurked at the back of my mind. Istanbul’s drab suburban life quickly replaced the... -
After the last call to prayer sings out from the thousands of mosques at sunset, the fifth and final one for the day, Istanbul starts to wake up. Volume knobs are turned up high as traditional Turkish music blasts alongside modern pop in competition to be heard on the streets. Noses are powdered, shoes are polished, as the youth get ready to party in some of the finest clubs in Europe. There’s no argument that Beyoglu is the main party area in Istanbul. Throw a stone in any direction, and you’re bound to hit a bar. With thousands of restaurants... -
The Oldest And The Greatest Covered Bazaar Of The World: GRAND BAZAAR
Written by Umut on July 5th, 2010 in I was in Turkey, Travel2 Comments
When Samantha from Sex and the City broke her toe on one episode, Carrie asked her “Honey, if it hurts so much, why are we going shopping?”. Samantha’s answer was simple and yet explaining it all: “I have a broken toe, not a broken spirit.” I believe shopping is an art. It is not only walking into a shop, picking something from a shelf and paying for it. And because it’s more than that, I believe some of the shopping places are like spiritual centers. In this case Grand Bazaar of Sultanahmet is like a holy place for shopping lovers.... -
City of Constantine, the Sublime Porte, Gate of Felicity, City of Emperors… These are only a few of the many names and sobriquets of Istanbul, a splendid city with fascinating and unique features. The reputation Istanbul has acquired for centuries is now also acknowledged by the European Commission, which designated the city as the European Capital of Culture for the year 2010. The city is given a chance to showcase its cultural heritage. Its new status has definitely added to Istanbul’s glory and grandeur and made it one of the most popular destinations in international travel. Both mainstream travel and...
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