All Entries in the "Turkey" Category

Istanbul has passed through diverse changes; it is not the same city as I noticed it in my early visit during the late 80’s. During that period, the city was unaccustomed with the passage of tourists that the inhabitants would stop in the middle of street for a hand shake. Surely, it has imbibed varied changes in itself, but it still remains to be a part of one of my favorite European mega-city. Avoid the “East meets West” notion and let’s meander in the streets of Istanbul. While walking in Istanbul, you could erroneously feel that you have toured to Cairo or Damascus or any other great city of Arab world. The aroma of spices flowing in the atmosphere from the heavily rushed markets, the formidable atmosphere set around you while the evening call to prayer is announced and the prepotency  [...]