Hotel Amira Istanbul, where we stayed, was a mere 400 meters from Sultanahmet Square and thus an easy walk. Surrounded by the iconic landmarks of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque (both…
My personal opinion is that humans and animals differ in that humans create art for art’s sake. This may be a controversial take for some, who may argue that animals…
The Blue Mosque (or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1985 under "Historic Areas of Istanbul". It is one of the most…
Built between 532 and 537, the Hagia Sophia is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and art and is said to have "changed the history of architecture". It was the…
After deciding to fly with Turkish Airlines to Marrakesh, we discovered our journey would include a mandatory stopover. We chose Istanbul - a city that, to me, had always felt…