Here’s a tour of the room I spent 11 days in quarantine in Istanbul, and how I spent my time.

Day 10 in Turkey Quarantine. See how I’m getting ready for my departure by listening to this piece of performance poetry.

Day 8 in quarantine and I’m starting to think about souvenirs.

By Day 7 I was inspired to write a poem about the Quarantine Diet. With the sun shining. Quarantine isn’t so bad.

A review of the facilities during Turkey quarantine at Maltepe Istanbul.

There’s plenty of food options in Turkey Quarantine. 3 meals a day Free. Or order in.

My New Neighbours in Quarantine Checking in to Fly The biggest stress about travelling from the U.K. to Turkey during…

Apart from one five day visit to Istanbul most of our interactions with Istanbul have been limited to overnight stays. It’s almost a…

Twenty years ago I backpacked across Southeast Asia. I quit an uninspiring job in Los Angeles working for a property developer…

Even a quick overnight trip to Istanbul can be rewarding. We headed for the familiar stomping grounds of the Spice Market and the Galata Bridge, and neither one disappointed.

Author Ann Marie Aershon Guest Blog Today we’re welcoming Guest Blogger Ann Marie Mershon, author of “You must only to love…

Read about Lisa Morrow’s new book “Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom: Adrift in Istanbul” and find out how your purchase can help Syrian refugees.

Leaving LAX with excess baggage, and arriving in the lap of luxury at the Elite World Business Hotel in Istanbul for our first night of our new life in Turkey.

Istanbul Sights The vivid yellow hue of the zucchini blossoms in my last article, inspired me to create this photo…

The Galata Bridge has magical magnetic powers. After spending 5 days in Istanbul, I lost count of the number of times we ended up being drawn towards it.

Of all the memories of my recent Istanbul trip, The Bosphorus and Golden Horn will linger the most. These waterways personify the energy of the city.

The Turyol Ferry Service is an alternative to the IDO city ferry service, and runs more of less along the same routes – but their ferries are more modern, and their service, more frequent, as well as faster.

Istanbul Travel Guide review and summary. The 4 books I bought before I visited Istanbul for the first time.

Daily Chart in the November edition of the Economist. The Brookings Institution and the London School of Economics surveyed 150 worldwide metropolitan…