Recently we were completely thrilled to welcome - for the second time - guests to stay at Petraki Place III Apartment whose Levantine Istanbul family used to live in the very same building over 120 years ago. Angela Fry, who now lives in the UK, was travelling with her international cousins ... Read More about Levantine Istanbul – Petraki Place Apartments a century ago
Christmas in Istanbul – a crazy idea?
Istanbul at Christmas time in fact makes a great getaway. It's wintry and festive-feeling (though technically the decorations are for New Year) yet without the Christmas overwhelm that's often found in other parts of the world. We think Christmas in Istanbul is a great idea! Our own Christmas in ... Read More about Christmas in Istanbul – a crazy idea?
Istanbul in October: 5 tips for a fabulous autumn visit
Looking for a half term adventure with the children? Or perhaps you fancy a more cultural city break - an adult escape for yourself with your partner or friends. What can be expected of Istanbul in October? We think you'll love autumn in Istanbul! The daytime weather is usually balmy, so ... Read More about Istanbul in October: 5 tips for a fabulous autumn visit
Ramadan in Istanbul – is it a good time to experience the city?
Ramadan in Istanbul is called 'Ramazan'. The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, known as Ramazan in Turkish, runs from March 11th to April 9th in 2024. It's a month of fasting, prayer, empathy and celebration across Turkey. Ramadan in Istanbul has a different atmosphere to the rest of the year. Is ... Read More about Ramadan in Istanbul – is it a good time to experience the city?
Istanbul Biennial 2024 – what’s happening?
** UPDATE: Since writing this post ** Unfortunately this year's Istanbul Biennial has been postponed to 2025. We understand that this is due to governance mechanisms which are currently in review. It’s very disappointing - we were really looking forward to it! Sharing it with our guests at ... Read More about Istanbul Biennial 2024 – what’s happening?
