Karaköy is the hipster heaven of Istanbul. There are times when I pray for the hipster  culture to phase out. If that's your thing, fine! That's the place to be! People watching is here, lemonade in jam jars and  food on chopping boards...
FOOD
   I am not necessarily known for my cooking skills, and as you must be well aware by now that I am a bit weak on the Turkish cuisine. My last tantrum took place in the kitchen a few months ago in Lesvos. I ended up cooking casserole without...
Have you ever heard of Eatwith? Not many people have, I suppose.  Eatwith offers a local- or  an underground, I would say- dining experience for travellers and operates through a social networking site in the same fashion Couch Surfing or Airbnb...
Ramadan, the holy month of Muslims, is a period rich in ceremonies and rituals shaped by the very cultures that embraced Islam. Ramadan drummers, pre-fast or breaking the fast rituals could well be the topic of many more posts to come. If you are to ask  my...
 Happy Easter!
 I love window shopping. I mean I love window display designs!! Some time ago, I was desperately looking out for some  inspiring  designs  in Istanbul for the blog and all I had at hand was  window displays of Karaköy Lokantası ...
 The organic market in Feriköy is a saturday ritual.  A day to have the morning tea with neighbors. A day to run into friends i haven't seen for a while. A day to meet new people over a tangerine. A day to catch up with yogi friends and remind...
 FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE  Ashura, a festive dessert that satiates even the most picky palates, has always held a special place in my life since childhood. The ashura ritual connotes community engagement; at least that's what I have come to understand...
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