Refections in Istanbul

Near the opening to the Black Sea as seen from a boat on the Bosporus Reflections in Istanbul by Victoria Challancin Like everyone else I me...

Part II: The Drinks of Istanbul: The Others...

Ayran, similar to the salt lassi I wrote about here , is a refreshing, healthy, cheap yogurt-based drink available all over  Istanbul--in th...

The Drinks of Istanbul: The Juices, Oh My, the Juices

The Drinks of Istanbul:  The Juices, Oh My, the Juices by Victoria Challancin Surely one clear indicator of a civilized place is the refresh...

Carried Away: The Lights of Istanbul

Carried Away:  The Lights of Istanbul by Victoria Challancin The twinkling spots of color, the fragmented light, the sheer imagination, the ...

I am Monet

When I was in Paris in early September, before going to Istanbul, I was titillated by this poster at the Grand Palais.  And yes, I was able ...