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The Slower Side of Istanbul
As much as I loved the grand mosques and historical side of Istanbul, I think I slowly realised that the parts I connected with most were actually the quieter, slower corners of the city. The kind of places where people lingered a little longer. Where cafés felt tucked away instead of crowded.Where the streets felt… Continue reading
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Jellyfish in the Bosphorus
One thing I genuinely did not expect to see in Istanbul: jellyfish. And not just one or two. There were surprisingly quite a lot of them floating through the Bosphorus whenever we walked near the water. At first, I thought I was imagining things. But once I noticed them properly, I couldn’t stop looking. Something… Continue reading
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🕌Between History and Everyday Life
There’s something almost surreal about walking through Sultanahmet. One moment, you’re surrounded by tourists taking photos and trams moving through the streets — and the next, you find yourself standing in front of buildings that have existed for centuries. Our next day in Istanbul was spent around Sultanahmet — surrounded by old mosques, busy streets,… Continue reading
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Spring, Somewhere Along the Bosphorus
There are some moments during travel that don’t come from major attractions or carefully planned itineraries. Sometimes, they’re just small pauses in between. I remember walking around Galataport and suddenly noticing the cherry blossoms blooming nearby — soft shades of pink against the deep blue sky, with the Nusretiye Mosque quietly standing in the background.… Continue reading
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The Beginning of Somewhere New
After hours in the air, we finally arrived in Istanbul at around 10 in the morning. There’s always something surreal about arriving somewhere completely unfamiliar after a long flight — the tiredness hasn’t fully left your body yet, but your mind is already trying to take everything in at once. The airport felt huge and… Continue reading
Ashes in the Light 