At least some news of the uprisings here have probably reached you by now. Since my last post, there have been regular waves of peace followed by more turmoil, and both sides of the protests have remained persistent in their aggression. Many of the demonstrations, at least in Istanbul, are now centered in just a … Continue reading
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Occupy Gezi
Istanbul is currently in the throes of what many are calling the city’s version of an Occupy movement. I’d heard a couple days ago that demonstrators were conducting sit-ins at Taksim Square and the neighboring Gezi Park in response to new construction in the area that includes plans for yet another shopping mall, which is … Continue reading
Registering a Foreign Phone in Istanbul
Cell phones, like everywhere else in the world, are a staple of communication in Turkey. Service stores in Istanbul are literally every block or so, and plans and prepaid options are relatively inexpensive, so keeping in touch, even internationally, is easy. Cell phones themselves, though, especially ones that do more than just call and text, … Continue reading
The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
It feels like a good day for some photos, so I’m just posting up a storm! This gallery details my visits to The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, which rest just a couple hundred meters from each other in the area of Sultanahmet in Istanbul. This is the area I posted a few photos of … Continue reading
The Grand Bazaar
Istanbul’s Kapalıçarşı (covered market) is as vast and colorful as the city itself. It’s intimidating and fast-paced, and there’s a certain awe that consumes you when wander its streets. It’s easy to get lost, but it’s also part of the fun. Construction for what now stands as the core of the building began almost 600 … Continue reading
Apartment Hunters: Istanbul Edition
Since I know you’ve all been earnestly awaiting the next chapter of my adventures, I’m thrilled to be able to deliver some good news! After several days of searching high and low (literally) in the heat of Istanbul’s sudden summer, I have at last found a place to live! I’ve been moved in for several … Continue reading
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