Here in Istanbul, you find shade where you can, a breeze if possible. Even at the end of September it’s hot here. The summer must be unbearable.
Nobody’s business but the Turks
Tag: Istanbul
Galatasaray Hamami
On the last night of my 2-day business trip to Istanbul, I decided to try the Turkish Baths. I checked online and found a couple of highly recommended spots, then went to the hotel concierge for assistance. Instead of the two that I found, she set me up at Galatasaray Hamami, which was within walking [...]
Shrine of the Holy Wisdom of God
I have a packed itinerary for the next couple of days in Istanbul, but today was just to reset my bio-clock after the overnight flight from Toronto. So I did the tourist thing: Taksim Sq.: Check Yerebatan Sarnıcı / Basilica Cistern: Check Aya Sofya: Check Blue Mosque: Check Spice Market/Turkish coffee and Turkish Delight: Check [...]
