It is fall and we change our clocks in October to make the most of sun light. The autumnal equinox is behind us; the days are getting shorter. We are not totally confined to indoors yet but we spend less time outdoors because it gets dark...
It is fall and we change our clocks in October to make the most of sun light. The autumnal equinox is behind us; the days are getting shorter. We are not totally confined to indoors yet but we spend less time outdoors because it gets dark...
In August, Istanbul hosted the chubby women of Xu Hongfei, the Chinese artist. Chubby Women adorned the streets of Nişantaşı -only Nişantaşı and Cevahir mall probably for the fear of possible attacks on the sculptures. China's oppressive state...
Maybe the list is not as light and bubbly as you would expect from a summer list but hey Istanbul is all about drama and this one carries the melancholic undertones we Istanbullites would love to indulge in whatever is the season. 1. Vosporos ...
Instead of complaining that the city lacks colors, I decided to chase colors in the city. Here is the first of my Istanbul color-coded series. Many other colors are coming up! There is one photo I'd like to draw your attention to: the last one, the produce...
While I was walking through Harbiye park on my way home, sweet and nostalgic melodies of tango caught my attention. To my luck, it turned out to be one of the venues for the 9th Tango Festival. I am telling you Istanbul is certainly not short of festivals,...
In the eyes of many, tulip is associated with the Netherlands, and for a good reason. However, it has always been a prevalent motif used in many art forms, whether be tiles, or jewellery or textile since the Ottoman period. Once upon a time,...
Bird houses are too small for the birds, though they look lovely. They are hanging on the tress in Maçka Park, once the extended gardens of the Dolmabahçe Palace. The construction of this 19th century palace was necessary as the imperial Topkapı...