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 … [Read more...]
Christmas in Istanbul. Why not?!
September 2019 by
Istanbul for Christmas can be a great getaway. The first time I came to Istanbul myself was a mid-December, in the hope of escaping the over-commercialized festive fever gripping my home country. With the population of Turkey 98% Muslim, I wasn't sure what I'd find. The idea was to photograph the … [Read more...]
7 tips for an Istanbul city break in October
July 2019 by
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 Istanbul. You can expect balmy weather and … [Read more...]
Bridging The Divide – an interview with Julia Bayne from Istanbul Place Apartments
April 2019 by
Bridging The Divide first appeared on jewelledbuddha.com Interview by Harjit Sohotey-Khan "This week I talk to Julia Bayne - life juggler, serial plane catcher and co-owner of Istanbul Place Apartments, a collection of stylish, historic, short-stay apartments based in the heart of … [Read more...]
Ramadan 2019 in Istanbul – is it a good time to visit?
March 2019 by
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, known as Ramazan in Turkish, will run from May 6th to June 4th in 2019. It's a month of fasting, prayer, empathy and celebration across Turkey. Ramadan time in Istanbul has a different atmosphere to the rest of the year. Is it a good time to … [Read more...]
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