In the first part of the interview with the photographer Ceren Salman, we discussed the city's ephemeral past while walking in the streets of Fener, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the historical peninsula. Here in the second part, we cannot...
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 We all know Istanbul  is no flat Dutch city... This is the  legendary  city with seven hills, at least the historical peninsula. Though I  wish it were flat for it would make cycling  a part of our urban life here. What a relief  would...
 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 ...
@istanbultravelogue on instagramIf you are craving for more Istanbul shots, follow me @istanbultravelogue on instagram. I don't carry my camera with me as much as  I do my smart phone. The good news is my new Nikon D610 has just arrived and I am amazed...
I  cannot imagine living in a flat without a balcony. A balcony overlooking the blue Bosphorus if we dare to dream big.  Here is a sample of balconies and bay windows in various architectural styles I have archived over the years. Here and there...
 Where do you think your hammam peshtemals are dried? The hamam roof would be the last place to look at, honestly speaking. These red checkered peshtemals are the classic hamam towels used in Turkish baths. Nowadays, they are trending at the beaches...
The city is under construction/ maintenance 24/7.
It is true that we Istanbullites complain about lack of green spaces but see how nature takes over? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â