LIfeLately
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One Last Walk Through Istanbul
Before leaving Istanbul for Georgia, there was one more place we wanted to visit. The Grand Bazaar. By then, we had already spent several days wandering through mosques, neighbourhoods, ferry terminals, cafés, and side streets. In many ways, it felt like we had already seen the version of Istanbul that we were most drawn to.… Continue reading
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Tea, Meals, and Rooftop Views
One thing I remember most about Istanbul wasn’t just the places we visited — it was the meals in between. Somehow, food felt woven into every part of the trip. Long walks usually ended with us sitting down somewhere for tea or dinner. Cold weather made warm food taste even more comforting, and even the… Continue reading
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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
Ashes in the Light 