The Astonishing Whirling Dervishes, Plus Rumi
In honour of the anniversary of Rumi's death, we write about whirling dervishes, a spiritual ceremony we can't get enough of.
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Five Favourite Restaurants in Istanbul (and One Bar)
As you might expect, we’ve been working hard on this list since we arrived in Istanbul just about three months ago. And here, fruit of our dogged pursuit of excellence,…
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We Explore Amazing Istanbul Neighbourhoods (II): Fener and Balat
We find ourselves in Fener and Balat, two old immigrant neighbourhoods in Istanbul, where there are churches galore, plus cafes!
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We Make a Miraculous Discovery about Turkish Wines
We consider becoming wine snobs, but realise we're not really cut out for it. Instead, we just drink a lot of great Turkish wine!
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John Goes to the Airport, Or Does He?
John is a good friend, going to Atatürk airport to pick up a visitor. Unfortunately, John is not such a good map-reader...
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Our Seven Best Picks for Turkish Novels
In addition to eating and seeing the sights, we read a lot. Here are our favourite, mostly contemporary, novels from Turkish writers.
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We Meet the Throat-Cutter, and Decide Not to Besiege Istanbul
We explore our warlike side, and hike over to the Rumeli fortress to see what's the deal with controlling the Bosporus
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Turkish Dairy Products: Odd and Splendid (Not Simultaneously)
Our experience of dairy products in Turkey has been mixed, with some distinct highs and a few notable lows.
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Three Istanbul Museums We Love!
We like museum-going! Here are three of our favourites in Istanbul, a military museum, an Islamic art museum, and mosaics.
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We Sea Food, We Eat It: Fish-Lovers’ Frenzy in Istanbul
Located near several bodies of water, Istanbul's fish scene is an amazing one, from fancy to dive-y, with everything in between!
