Category Archives: Turkey

Handling Haggling in the Bazaar

Posted on September 2, 2011 by katrinamauro

If you’re going to Istanbul to shop, you’ll no doubt be doing a good amount of that shopping in the Grand Bazaar, where finding and haggling for items can be not only frustrating, but mentally and physically exhausting. The good … Continue reading →

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Photo | Cat-nappin

Posted on May 1, 2011 by katrinamauro

Istanbul, Turkey This little guy was found taking a cat nap on the animal fur seat cover of someone’s motorcycle just outside of a restaurant in Sultanahmet. Quite a cozy spot, I would probably enjoy it if I were a … Continue reading →

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Photo | What It’s All About

Posted on March 21, 2011 by katrinamauro

Istanbul, Turkey One of the many reasons we all travel, of course, is the multi-cultural interaction. In a city like Istanbul, where so many people from around the globe come every year, you never know who you’ll end up sitting … Continue reading →

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Spending Money Going Nowhere Fast

Posted on March 20, 2011 by katrinamauro

We’ve all done it, those of us who travel to a new city, and take a taxi in from the airport that is. We sit in traffic, going nowhere in a cab for like 30 minutes to an hour, only … Continue reading →

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Photo | Musicians During Ramadan

Posted on March 20, 2011 by katrinamauro

Istanbul, Turkey During the holy month of Ramadan, Istanbul is quite a magical city to be in. Sultanamet lights up every night as the sun sets, when fast is broken, and the people come into the streets for a daily … Continue reading →

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Photo | 3.17.11 | Istanbul’s Grand Bazzar

Posted on March 17, 2011 by katrinamauro

Istanbul, Turkey Walking through the aisles of the Grand Bazzar, turning through a labrynth of sparkling ceramic and glass, passing scarves, carpets, and evil eyes, it’s easy to lose one’s self. Once you’re ready to leave this worldly good lovers … Continue reading →

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Double Knot

Posted on March 11, 2011 by katrinamauro

A city whose history continues to feed it today, Istanbul’s attractions bring swarms of tourists to Sultanahmet each year, pollinating it with wealth. I fell in love with its buzzing energy almost immediately; a vibration that made me want more. … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day | 3.9.11 | Sun on Hagia Sophia

Posted on March 9, 2011 by katrinamauro

Istanbul, Turkey Originally built as a Church, later used as a Mosque, and today a museum. The Hagia Sophia stood as an important site through both Byzantine and Ottoman rule, and the monumental architecture shows signs of each of it’s … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day | 2.25.11

Posted on February 25, 2011 by katrinamauro

Ephesus, Turkey View from the top of the large amphitheater at the famous archeological site. With Damany speaking in a normal tone at the bottom, I could hear him perfectly. Beyond the stage of the theater, can be seen the … Continue reading →