The story of Istanbul’s Tulip Festival began over 300 years ago. Ottoman society adored tulips and Istanbul, then widely known as Constantinople, became very famous for them from the late 17th to the early 18th Century. ‘Tulip Fever’ began spreading steadily west, taking in the Netherlands along the way. As a result the 12 […]

  Last week we were completely thrilled to welcome a group of 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 researching their ancestry. So far […]

  Are you wondering if an autumn visit to Istanbul is a good idea? You might be looking for a half term adventure with the children or perhaps you fancy a more cultural city break, an escape for yourself? We think October’s a gorgeous time to visit. You can expect balmy weather and easy exploring […]