Istanbul Photo Essay: Straddling two continents at the intersection of two continents, Istanbul is the grandest crossroad on the planet…
A delicious blend of Roman and Ottoman, East and West, traditional and modern, religious and secular. So, score a fistful of Turkish Lira and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of this enchanting metropolis. Let’s go!
People watching on pedestrian-friendly Istikial Street.
Muslim cemetery
It’s impossible to witness the finish line at a marathon and not be filled with hope for world peace! (Especially in the shadow of Hagia Sofia, which has changed religiopolitical hands more than once over the centuries)
Glimpses of life on and along both sides of the Bosporus, a narrow strait that divides Turkey into its European and Asian land areas, forms a natural part of the physical boundary between Europe and Asia, and provides an important international waterway that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara and beyond to the Mediterranean Sea.
As you will see below, this short stretch of planet earth is chock full of surprises!
